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Author: thomasjball

.github/workflows/makecode-release.yml

@@ -29,9 +29,9 @@ jobs:
                   key: ${{ runner.os }}-${{ hashFiles('pxt.json') }}-${{ hashFiles('mkc*json') }}
                   restore-keys: |
                       ${{ runner.os }}-
-            - name: npm install makecode@0.34.5
+            - name: npm install makecode@1.3.4
               run: |
-                  npm install -g makecode@0.34.5
+                  npm install -g makecode@1.3.4
             - name: build js
               run: |
                   makecode --java-script -u
@@ -41,11 +41,7 @@ jobs:
             - name: copy files
               run: |
                   cp ./built/binary.js ./assets/js/binary.js
-                  cp ./built/n3/binary.hex ./assets/firmware.hex
-            - name: build localized hex files
-              run: |
-                  yarn install --frozen-lockfile
-                  node ./scripts/lochex.mjs
+                  cp ./built/n3/binary.hex ./assets/microcode.hex
             - name: upload modified assets
               uses: stefanzweifel/git-auto-commit-action@v4
               with:

README.md

@@ -1,33 +1,39 @@
-## Microsoft MicroCode [https://aka.ms/microcode](https://aka.ms/microcode)
+## MicroCode (version 2)
 
-Microsoft MicroCode is an icon-based programming language and editor for young learners to code with the [BBC micro:bit V2](https://microbit.org). MicroCode allows you to program the micro:bit V2 with only an [Arcade shield accessory](#arcade-shields-for-microbit-v2) - _no other computer is required!_ If you prefer the web browser, there's also a MicroCode web app that connects to your micro:bit V2 over WebUSB.
+MicroCode is an icon-based programming language and editor for young learners to code with the [BBC micro:bit V2](https://microbit.org). MicroCode allows you to program the micro:bit V2 with only an [display shield accessory](https://github.com/microbit-apps/display-shield) - _no other computer is required!_
 
-Here's the classic micro:bit _Happy-A-button/Sad-B-button_ program in MicroCode:
+## Getting started with MicroCode
 
-![Happy sad program in microcode](./docs/images/generated/sample_smiley_buttons.png)
+### With hardware
 
-## Getting started
+You will need a micro:bit V2 and one of the [display shields for the microbit](https://github.com/microbit-apps/display-shield).
+Download the [microcode hex file](./assets/microcode.hex) and copy it your micro:bit.
 
--   **Read the [MicroCode user guide](https://microbit-apps.github.io/microcode-classic/docs/manual)**
--   [try it now!](https://microbit-apps.github.io/microcode-classic/#)
+### With simulators
 
-## [Arcade shields](https://microbit-apps.github.io/microcode-classic/docs/purchase) for micro:bit V2
+You can load this repo into https://makecode.microbit.org/beta using the import button on the right-hand side of the home page via "Import URL". Enter https://github.com/microbit-apps/microcode-v2 as the URL.
 
-There are various [Arcade shields](https://microbit-apps.github.io/microcode-classic/docs/purchase) available on the market today, as shown below.
+## What's new?
 
-<img style="width: 40%" src="https://microsoft.github.io/microcode/assets/newbit-shield.png"></img>
+-   MicroCode is now built using [MakeCode for the micro:bit](https://makecode.microbit.org/beta), which
+    provides direct access to all the micro:bit APIs available through MakeCode.
 
-## Robot
+-   Decimal notation
 
-MicroCode can also be used to [program and control a 2 wheeled rover robot](https://microsoft.github.io/microcode/docs/robot).
+-   Uniform support for sensors
 
-![robot line following](https://microsoft.github.io/microcode/docs/images/generated/sample_robot_line_follow.png){:class="sample"}
+## What happened to?
 
-<img style="width: 40%" src="https://microsoft.github.io/microcode/docs/images/cutebot.jpeg"></img>
+We will bring back support for the following features from the original MicroCode:
+
+-   Support for 1-5 dots (instead of decimal)
+-   Jacdac
+-   Robot cars
+-   Localization
 
 ## Development
 
-To contribute to MicroCode, please read about [MicroCode development](./docs/develop.md).
+See [https://github.com/microbit-apps] for more information on developing micro:bit apps such as MicroCode.
 
 ## Contributing