How to use a micro:bit with Flock XR

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    Flock XR works with the BBC micro:bit, a small programmable microcontroller designed for young people.

    Connect your micro:bit

    Open the makecode editor via this link https://makecode.microbit.org/S75356-86793-57168-32678

    Click Edit then Download

    Close the makecode editor

    Pair your micro:bit using bluetooth as per the bluetooth device settings on your computer

    Go to flockxr.com and click Create with Flock XR

    Go to the Demo menu and select micro:bit monkey

    Shake your micro:bit to wave to the monkey and they should wave back!

    The program will stay on your micro:bit until you need to reprogram it for something else.

    If you have Bluetooth problems, try getting your device to forget about the micro:bit and try again.

    Flock XR micro:bit code block

    To create your own micro:bit project:

    From Sensing select the when micro:bit event Pin P0 released block

    Choose your trigger from pin releases, button presses or gestures.

    Build your own code inside the micro:bit block

    Updated on March 29, 2026