what is block bits on scratch how do i get them?
“Block bits” on Scratch usually means blocks or, more specifically, the micro:bit blocks in Scratch. These are extra Scratch blocks for working with a BBC micro:bit, and you get them by adding the micro:bit extension in Scratch’s “Add Extensions” menu.
What they are
Scratch blocks are the puzzle-piece code blocks you drag together to make scripts.
If someone said “block bits,” they were probably talking about the micro:bit extension blocks, not a separate feature called “block bits.”
How to get them
- Open your Scratch project.
- Click Add Extensions in the bottom-left corner.
- Choose micro:bit.
What you need
- A Scratch account or project open in Scratch.
- A BBC micro:bit if you want to use the real hardware, though Scratch also supports learning with the extension itself.
- The micro:bit extension to access its buttons, display, motion, and pins.
If you meant custom blocks
Scratch also lets you make your own blocks under My Blocks. Those are custom functions you create inside your project to keep code shorter and easier to reuse.
Helpful distinction
- Scratch blocks = the normal coding pieces in Scratch.
- micro:bit blocks = extra blocks added through the micro:bit extension.
- My Blocks = custom blocks you create yourself.
The quickest answer is: open Add Extensions and select micro:bit.
TL;DR: “Block bits” isn’t really a standard Scratch term; it most likely means the micro:bit extension blocks , which you can add from Add Extensions in Scratch.