Hello micro:bit testers. We have a new beta release of the micro:bit V2 firmware (DAPLink) with improvements we think you'll like, and we need your help testing them before it is launched.
The BBC micro:bit has two on-board microcontrollers, the “target” runs the your programmes, and the “interface” is responsible for the USB and flashing capabilities.
For the code-curious amongst you, this beta is built from this tag: v0258-beta3
What needs testing?🔬
On micro:bit V2.0 and V2.2 the main feature to test is flashing with the MICROBIT drive and the Online MakeCode and Python Editors.
For micro:bit V2.0 specifically, we've also changed the toolchain to use the open source GCC compiler suite, so that could affect all of the micro:bit firmware features:
Drag & drop flashing
Serial communications
WebUSB flashing and serial
Data logging
We think we’ve fixed all the bugs usually introduced with a toolchain port but, as it affects the entire code-base, other bugs could be lurking in corner cases associated with systems we can't test on. Which is why your help is so invaluable!
