mBlock PC version V5.3.0 updates, what to expect?

As a coding platform dedicated to providing professional and diversified STEAM education, the mBlock team has been constantly working on optimizing our features to provide a better platform for all programming educators.

This time, on Nov 23nd, 2020, we have officially released mBlock PC version V5.3.0. Some of the updates in mBlock web version have been emerged into V5.3.0. (Download mBlock PC version V5.3.0)

Let's take a closer look at these exciting updates!

New features snapshot:

mBlock V5.3.0 update guidance.
Code with CyberPi, Fingertip Piano, LEGO WeDo 2.0, LEGO EV3, and more in mBlock PC version V5.3.0.
A new Python editor is included, and you can set your default editor now!
Arabic and Cambodian for mBlock PC version V5.3.0.
An upgrade on the Extension Center, more extensions are optimized.
Grid coordinates to precisely position your sprite.

mBlock V5.3.0 update guidance

For you to have a quick understanding of what new features we have provided this time, a quick update guidance has been set for you to click and go through. This guidance will automatically pop up after you successfully install and open our new mBlock PC version V5.3.0.

Code with CyberPi, Fingertip Piano, LEGO WeDo 2.0, LEGO EV3, and more in mBlock PC version V5.3.0

Since the launch of the mBlock Extension Builder, more and more developers have joined mBlock and created extensions for different devices. With mBlock PC version V5.3.0, we have brought to you multiple new devices, start now to drag and drop blocks to code!

Click "Add" under "Devices", and find your desired device in the "Device Library", select the device and click "OK".

A new Python editor is included, and you can set your default editor now!

To meet the needs of different clients and provide a more diversified environment, a new Python editor is included in this update. mBlock PC version V5.3.0 now supports both Python 3 and MicroPython. Moreover, we have added the feature of setting your default editor, you can click "Set as default editor" to choose your default editor. A convenient and smooth user experience has always been one of our goals.

Arabic and Cambodian for mBlock PC version V5.3.0

As a programming software with an international perspective and values international user experiences, mBlock is committed to making our services more accessible to users in all countries and regions. mBlock PC version V5.3.0 is now available in Cambodian and Arabic!

An upgrade on the Extension center, more extensions are optimized

The updated Extension Center allows more extensions to be shown on one screen, offering more flexible and faster operations.

More Sprite extensions are optimized, including Cognitive Services, AI Service, Translate, and more, waiting for you to experience. Enjoy creating!

Grid coordinates to precisely position your sprite

New grid coordinates to position and adjust your sprite precisely, help to boost your inspiration!

If you have any trouble using Arduino extensions after the update, please check out the help documentation first. If you would like any further information, welcome to contact us at the email address support@makeblock.com.

Above is the whole content of this mBlock update. We will continue to improve mBlock to provide the best user experience. Please let us know in the Makeblock forum if you have any feedback.

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