# \#csd-unit-6 **URL:** https://forum.code.org/tag/csd-unit-6/338.md [Latest](https://forum.code.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.code.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.code.org/tags.md) --- ## [What will be new in CS Discoveries 26-27?](https://forum.code.org/t/what-will-be-new-in-cs-discoveries-26-27/42046)
**Author:** [@apatel](https://forum.code.org/u/apatel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/what-will-be-new-in-cs-discoveries-26-27/42046 "2026-06-12T19:20:15Z")
Does anyone know what will be new in CS Discoveries 26-27? I am hoping for a Python unit or lessons and some extended and updated lessons in Unit 7. --- ## [Final Project Ideas for Unit 6a?](https://forum.code.org/t/final-project-ideas-for-unit-6a/42006)
**Author:** [@jwilson25](https://forum.code.org/u/jwilson25)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/final-project-ideas-for-unit-6a/42006 "2026-05-22T02:05:38Z")
I am about to complete unit 6a (circuit playground) and am not satisfied with lesson 15. It is a final project, but it does not include the use of accelerometer, music, or functions. In fact, the rubric for the coding … --- ## [Link or documentation to app lab design elements](https://forum.code.org/t/link-or-documentation-to-app-lab-design-elements/41884)
**Author:** [@coffinj](https://forum.code.org/u/coffinj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/link-or-documentation-to-app-lab-design-elements/41884 "2026-03-27T16:24:59Z")
I am working in the physical computing unit. I need documentation or guidance for the different design labels for the apps. --- ## [Send to phone requiring Chrome or Edge Browser](https://forum.code.org/t/send-to-phone-requiring-chrome-or-edge-browser/40725)
**Author:** [@jbell](https://forum.code.org/u/jbell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/send-to-phone-requiring-chrome-or-edge-browser/40725 "2026-02-23T19:35:13Z")
We are getting an error when we send apps designed in app lab to iphones. Phone says “This level requires that you use the Chrome or Edge browser.” which are obviously not on apple phones. Used to work. How to fix? --- ## [Creating Apps with Devices (micro:bit) Quiz](https://forum.code.org/t/creating-apps-with-devices-micro-bit-quiz/41511)
**Author:** [@mpestorius](https://forum.code.org/u/mpestorius)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/creating-apps-with-devices-micro-bit-quiz/41511 "2025-11-04T19:31:32Z")
This year, I am finding that my students are really struggling with applying what they have learned for the projects in unit 6 (micro:bit option). They do okay when the levels give specific instructions on what to do, bu… --- ## [CSD unit 6b Lesson 10 Human Interactive devices with Microbit](https://forum.code.org/t/csd-unit-6b-lesson-10-human-interactive-devices-with-microbit/39990)
**Author:** [@bernadette.filippone](https://forum.code.org/u/bernadette.filippone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/csd-unit-6b-lesson-10-human-interactive-devices-with-microbit/39990 "2025-10-20T18:16:00Z")
Are there any exemplars for Unit 6b lesson 10 Human Device interaction with Microbit? All the exemplars are for Circuit Playground --- ## [Field collector app exemplar link](https://forum.code.org/t/field-collector-app-exemplar-link/41426)
**Author:** [@heather.caster](https://forum.code.org/u/heather.caster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/field-collector-app-exemplar-link/41426 "2025-10-14T13:50:05Z")
Whenever I try to use the link in the Exemplar document I cannot get a micro:bit to connect. The exemplar says there should be a Teachers only section on the last level but there isn’t one. Creating Apps with Devices, … --- ## [App Lab or micro:bit Reference Sheet](https://forum.code.org/t/app-lab-or-micro-bit-reference-sheet/41421)
**Author:** [@mpestorius](https://forum.code.org/u/mpestorius)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/app-lab-or-micro-bit-reference-sheet/41421 "2025-10-10T11:58:42Z")
I found this reference sheet a while ago on the forum, and it has been a great resource to provide to some of my students. I am wondering if anyone has created anything similar for Unit 4 or Unit 6B (micro:bit)? Thanks i… --- ## [New Version of CS Discoveries for 25-26 school year?](https://forum.code.org/t/new-version-of-cs-discoveries-for-25-26-school-year/41108)
**Author:** [@depaoliv](https://forum.code.org/u/depaoliv)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/new-version-of-cs-discoveries-for-25-26-school-year/41108 "2025-08-07T22:31:28Z")
Will there be a new version of CS Discoveries for the upcoming school year? --- ## [Circuit Playground LED Color List](https://forum.code.org/t/circuit-playground-led-color-list/40723)
**Author:** [@raeckm0205](https://forum.code.org/u/raeckm0205)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/circuit-playground-led-color-list/40723 "2025-05-06T00:01:01Z")
Is there any resource for the list of named colors that the Circuit playground can produce with the LED’s? I told my students to check the W3 Schools list of colors, but then I realized that was for HTML, and app lab is… --- ## [PioneerApp function](https://forum.code.org/t/pioneerapp-function/40537)
**Author:** [@shannon\_spisak](https://forum.code.org/u/shannon_spisak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/pioneerapp-function/40537 "2025-03-12T20:41:53Z")
In Unit 6(A) Lesson 13 Bubble 8, there is a function PioneerApp that is called, but not defined. I’m assuming the definition is somehow hidden from the code students can see. I have a student who would like to use the as… --- ## [Unit 6 Lesson 8 Written Response](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-6-lesson-8-written-response/40407)
**Author:** [@jmcdonald](https://forum.code.org/u/jmcdonald)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-6-lesson-8-written-response/40407 "2025-02-13T14:16:42Z")
Hi all, I have a very smart student. 1500+ SAT. Better coder than me. He refuses to do the written responses in paragraph format and will not use sentence starters. Do you think he would get awarded points for this wri… --- ## [New Generative AI Unit vs. CSD Unit 7 AI and Machine Learning](https://forum.code.org/t/new-generative-ai-unit-vs-csd-unit-7-ai-and-machine-learning/40384)
**Author:** [@apatel](https://forum.code.org/u/apatel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/new-generative-ai-unit-vs-csd-unit-7-ai-and-machine-learning/40384 "2025-02-06T00:02:22Z")
I see there is a new Exploring Generative AI unit available. Any have ideas how it can be used in conjunction with (or instead of) CSD Unit 7 AI and Machine Learning? This is for students in grades 7-8. Thoughts? --- ## [Multiple Adafruit to computer](https://forum.code.org/t/multiple-adafruit-to-computer/40135)
**Author:** [@rsmith1](https://forum.code.org/u/rsmith1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/multiple-adafruit-to-computer/40135 "2024-11-20T17:52:30Z")
Is it possible to run more than one Adafruit from a single computer? We would like to run more than one Adafruit for a CSD Unit 6 (Physical Computing) Lesson 16. How can this be done? --- ## [Circuit playgrounds disconnecting while in use](https://forum.code.org/t/circuit-playgrounds-disconnecting-while-in-use/37737)
**Author:** [@theresevalente](https://forum.code.org/u/theresevalente)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/circuit-playgrounds-disconnecting-while-in-use/37737 "2024-09-13T19:19:02Z")
While my students are using the Circuit Playground they keep disconnecting in code studionlessons. Students need to keep going back to level one to reconnect the board. We are in Physical Computing '22-23 --- ## [CSD Unit 6 and ASL students....again](https://forum.code.org/t/csd-unit-6-and-asl-students-again/39604)
**Author:** [@wassos](https://forum.code.org/u/wassos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/csd-unit-6-and-asl-students-again/39604 "2024-07-30T19:44:19Z")
Does the 2024-2025 CSD Unit 6 accomodate for ASL students. The lessons requiring sounds needs an alternative. Which did not exist in the 2023-2024 edition. This is an equity problem. --- ## [Unit 6a Lesson 14 Making Music with the Buzzer](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-6a-lesson-14-making-music-with-the-buzzer/39490)
**Author:** [@koliner](https://forum.code.org/u/koliner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-6a-lesson-14-making-music-with-the-buzzer/39490 "2024-05-20T23:11:55Z")
Can students use “flat” notes in their songs? (We see the “sharp” available, just wondering if there might be a way to specify “flat” --- ## [Import CSV file for Data](https://forum.code.org/t/import-csv-file-for-data/39458)
**Author:** [@tdean1](https://forum.code.org/u/tdean1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/import-csv-file-for-data/39458 "2024-05-14T01:20:07Z")
Is anyone else having difficulty importing a csv file? It was working fine until lunch time and now nothing - I can’t get any data to import. --- ## [Playground Express v. Microbit?](https://forum.code.org/t/playground-express-v-microbit/39330)
**Author:** [@bsanchez](https://forum.code.org/u/bsanchez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/playground-express-v-microbit/39330 "2024-04-19T23:20:29Z")
I have a class set of the Circuit Playground Express, but I wonder if someone with experience with those AND the microbits could give me some feedback on whether it is worth switching to using microbits. What are the p… --- ## [How do I put in a watcher in App Lab](https://forum.code.org/t/how-do-i-put-in-a-watcher-in-app-lab/37512)
**Author:** [@shannon\_spisak](https://forum.code.org/u/shannon_spisak)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/how-do-i-put-in-a-watcher-in-app-lab/37512 "2024-03-19T14:32:22Z")
Can anyone give me an example of a watcher I could use in App Lab? My students want to see the x value of an id, but I’m not sure how to put it in since the id and property are separate parameters. I’m stuck in a dot-pro… --- ## [Unit 6A Creating APPs with Devices](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-6a-creating-apps-with-devices/39157)
**Author:** [@msmith](https://forum.code.org/u/msmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-6a-creating-apps-with-devices/39157 "2024-03-18T17:13:43Z")
I am asking for input from teachers who will teach Unit 6A; Creating APPs with Devices. What Micro-bit devices are you using? What kits are the best for this unit? What accessories are you using? I would like to use… --- ## [UI String Error-- HELP](https://forum.code.org/t/ui-string-error-help/39150)
**Author:** [@dajanim](https://forum.code.org/u/dajanim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ui-string-error-help/39150 "2024-03-18T11:13:47Z")
Hello everyone, I have this app , but it keeps generating UI String Errors… The app works, but you have to click on the button several times ( like 10-20 times before it works) the generate button will show a random s… --- ## [CSD Unit 6 and ASL Students](https://forum.code.org/t/csd-unit-6-and-asl-students/39060)
**Author:** [@seanmichaelwasson](https://forum.code.org/u/seanmichaelwasson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/csd-unit-6-and-asl-students/39060 "2024-02-23T18:28:00Z")
Hello, I teach CSD Unit 6 as a 12-week (one trimester) elective with my eighth-grade students. I typically use the circuit playgrounds. On any given trimester, I have 2 or 3 ASL students. The lessons involving sounds do… --- ## [Circuit Playground vs. micro:bit](https://forum.code.org/t/circuit-playground-vs-micro-bit/39044)
**Author:** [@jgabrielse](https://forum.code.org/u/jgabrielse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/circuit-playground-vs-micro-bit/39044 "2024-02-21T21:01:14Z")
I will be teaching high school students CS Discoveries with a Focus on Coding for the 2024-2025 school year. I am currently trying to figure out which devices to purchase for the App Lab. The maker page has some informat… --- ## [How Often Do You Have to Replace Your Circuit Set](https://forum.code.org/t/how-often-do-you-have-to-replace-your-circuit-set/38438)
**Author:** [@jcharpentier](https://forum.code.org/u/jcharpentier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/how-often-do-you-have-to-replace-your-circuit-set/38438 "2023-09-27T19:12:28Z")
Do you find that you have to replace your Adafruit circuits every year or every other year? I haven’t used mine yet, but we are budgeting for next school year. --- ## [Arduino board or circuit playground](https://forum.code.org/t/arduino-board-or-circuit-playground/38418)
**Author:** [@sanac2086](https://forum.code.org/u/sanac2086)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/arduino-board-or-circuit-playground/38418 "2023-09-23T01:17:07Z")
hello all ! Arduino circuits and circuit playground are new to me.can someone explain a bit about two. or they are same thing.can we program arduino in code.org maker platform ? Or what is the other IDE for it ? FYI … --- ## [Purchase Adafruit](https://forum.code.org/t/purchase-adafruit/38120)
**Author:** [@labt](https://forum.code.org/u/labt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/purchase-adafruit/38120 "2023-05-24T14:54:29Z")
Is the Circuit Playground Classic or Circuit Playground Express still the recommended hardware for unit 6? Where can this be purchased? on amazon and on the adafruit website it says out of stock (always!) or one lef… --- ## [Unit 6, Lesson 14 Assessment](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-6-lesson-14-assessment/38130)
**Author:** [@jennifer.hemry](https://forum.code.org/u/jennifer.hemry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-6-lesson-14-assessment/38130 "2023-05-19T18:44:27Z")
Has anyone tried the assessment bubble for Unit 6, Lesson 14: Digital Snowglobe. My students and I have tried it, but we can’t get it to work. We referenced the Exemplar. What is the elt in lines 52 and 56 of the starter… --- ## [Unit 6 Lesson 12 Bubble 8 '22-'23 Version](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-6-lesson-12-bubble-8-22-23-version/37314)
**Author:** [@shannon\_spisak](https://forum.code.org/u/shannon_spisak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-6-lesson-12-bubble-8-22-23-version/37314 "2023-05-15T15:59:31Z")
My students and I were wondering if screens were duplicated in this bubble. No matter what picture we put the cursor over we always got the same screen (Victoria). It was coded to look like there would be 3 different scr… --- ## [Student Code - Please Help! Unit 6 Lesson 18](https://forum.code.org/t/student-code-please-help-unit-6-lesson-18/38081)
**Author:** [@mindyw](https://forum.code.org/u/mindyw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/student-code-please-help-unit-6-lesson-18/38081 "2023-05-10T02:08:05Z")
I have a student who created a version of the Operation game. He has 4 circles that he removes items from and wants the buzzer to buzz when you touch the outside of the foil-lined circle. The buzz works for the circles, … [Next page](https://forum.code.org/tag/csd-unit-6/338.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=csd-unit-6)