BitOS
BitOS is a micro:bit operating system that includes several apps, designed for both fun and utility. Below are the apps currently included in BitOS:
Apps Included
1. Paint
- Draw using the
A
andB
buttons to move the cursor and useA+B
to mark pixels. - Cursor movement is wrapped (i.e., it will move from one side to the other when going past the edges).
2. GetMe
- A simple game where you control the player to collect randomly placed apples.
- Use
A
to move right andB
to move down. If you go off-screen, it wraps around.
3. MicroChat
- A messaging app where you can send
0
and1
to another micro:bit. - Press
A
to send0
andB
to send1
.
4. MusicMaker
- Press
A
andB
to create sounds. - Different combinations produce different musical notes.
5. Cookie Clicker
- Gameplay:
- Press
B
to add a cookie. - Press
A+B
to view your cookie count (score).
- Press
6. Power Off
- Press the reset button to turn off the system (disables inputs and clears the screen).
How to Use BitOS
- Press A to scroll left and B to scroll right through the menu.
- Press A+B to select an app.
- The Home button (reset button on the back) can be used to return to the main menu from any app.
How to Install BitOS
- Open the MakeCode Micro:bit editor: https://makecode.microbit.org.
- Click on Import and then Import URL.
- Paste this URL: https://github.com/Noahscratch493/BitOS/tree/master.
- Once loaded, you can use WebUSB to download it directly to your micro:bit (works on both v1 and v2).
- Alternatively, download the .hex file and drag it onto your micro:bit manually.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.