What version of Mu do I need to download?
The current recommended version is Mu 1.1.0-beta-4. We advise people to update to this version via the links for each supported operating system. All previous beta versions of Mu can be downloaded from here.
How do I get Mu on my computer?
The simplest and easiest way to get Mu is via the official installer for Windows or Mac OSX (we no longer support 32bit Windows). The current recommended version is Mu 1.1.0-beta-2.
How do I install Mu in Python?
There are many ways to install Mu. The simplest is to download the official installer for Windows or Mac OSX. If you find you cannot install Mu because the computer you are using is locked down, you should try out PortaMu: a method of running Mu from a pendrive on Windows or OSX. You can also use Python’s built-in pip tool.
How do I use Mumu’s “files” button?
Mu’s “Files” button makes it easy to access, put, get and delete files on your device. As shown below, clicking on “Files” opens two panes between the text editor and Mu’s footer. The pane on the left lists all the files on the micro:bit, the pane on the right lists all the files in your mu_code directory on your computer.
How do I move files from one mu_code directory to another?
The pane on the left lists all the files on the micro:bit, the pane on the right lists all the files in your mu_code directory on your computer. Drag files between each to copy them. To delete a file on the micro:bit, right click it and select “Delete”. NOTE: this functionality only works if you have MicroPython flashed onto the device.
How do I get Mu?
The simplest and easiest way to get Mu is via the official installer for Windows or Mac OSX (we no longer support 32bit Windows). The current recommended version is Mu 1.1.0-beta-4. We advise people to update to this version via the links for each supported operating system. All previous beta versions of Mu can be downloaded from here.
What’s new in the beta version of Mu?
This is the first public beta release (beta 1 was created for testing by the core development team). Many minor bug fixes to the existing new features found in beta 1 (see below). Many thanks to Martin Dybdal for his work on improving the admin panel. Carlos made significant changes so Mu can be packaged with very recent versions of Python.
What is Mu code editor?
Mu – A Simple Python Code Editor Mu is a simple code editor for beginner programmers based on extensive feedback from teachers and learners. Having said that, Mu is for anyone who wants to use a simple “no frills” editor.