The basic idea behind microcode is to replace the custom hardware logic implementing the instruction sequencing with a series of simple instructions run in a "microcode engine" in the processor.

MicroCode is an experimental tile-based language and editor for young coders and coders with disabilities on the BBC micro:bit V2 (V1 not supported), inspired by Kodu Game Lab.

MicroCode has moved to https://microbit-apps.github.io/microcode-classic/docs/manual.

Microcode enables the computer designer to create machine instructions without having to design electronic circuits. Writing microcode is called "microprogramming," and the microcode for a given...

Jun 18, 2024 · MicroCode has transformed the programming environment for the micro:bit, providing portability and the ability to improve the classroom experience. Compatible with the Jacdac plug-and …

MicroCode is a graphical programming language you can use to code the micro:bit. Instead of writing block-based code with text, you create programs by connecting a series of picture-based tiles. This …

Nov 19, 2023 · Microcode consists of firmware instructions built into CPUs that translate machine operations into electronic signals. Pioneers like Maurice Wilkes, David Wheeler, and others …

The act of writing microcode is often referred to as microprogramming, and the microcode in a specific processor implementation is sometimes termed a microprogram.

A Blocks / JavaScript code editor for the micro:bit powered by Microsoft MakeCode.

MakeCode brings computer science to life for all students with fun projects, immediate results, and both block and text editors for learners at different levels.