We are working through the Creating Apps with Devices lessons using MicroBits, and cannot get the audio to play through the speaker on the microbit. Any tips?
Without seeing the code or knowing what you have already tried, it is difficult to say what might be going on. Some tips in general include:
- Try adding a volume block to the code
- Try other usb ports or other adapter cables
- Reset the microbit and reload the code
- Try other microbits
- There are other tips here for troubleshooting the microbit.
If you want to screenshot your code and reply back here, we may be able to help in the case it is something we can troubleshoot in that area.
~Michelle
Another thing to check is which microbit you have. My classroom set is the first version (V1). That version doesn’t have speakers. Here’s more information on that.
Mike
Where is the volume block on the code? I don’t see anything in terms of sound in my toolbox. The only sound I can access is for sound to play on the computer. I have been able to get sound to play when I use the micro bit website.
Looking at the micro:bit code blocks in Unit 6B of CS Discoveries, I do not see any for sound either (unless I am missing them). There are code blocks in MakeCode for Micro:bit for sound (frequency and volume). That curriculum is much more project based vs CS Discoveries being more structured lessons (which I like;). Might be worth exploring if it interests you.
~Michelle
Okay I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t going crazy! I wish there was a way to incorporate sound into that unit because I think the kids would enjoy it! Thanks for the quick response!