Troubleshooting
When something is not working the way it should.
- Do I have the latest version of the Forward Education Coding blocks? In this article you can find out how you can get the latest version.
- Forgot your password? Here is how you can easily retrieve your password
- How do I know my servo motors are connected to right ports? Make sure the physical connection and the simulator assignment match.
- How to Find Your District/School "Group" in the Forward Education Learning Platform Groups are no longer required to access lessons. All content is now available with a free account. If you still need group access, follow the steps.
- My Hydroponics Light isn't working Troubleshooting the Smart Hydroponics Kit grow light.
- My micro:bit is displaying a 3 digit code and then a frowny face :( Let's take a look and see what it means when you are getting an error code on your micro:bit
- My micro:bit is having trouble connecting Here are several things you can do if you are having trouble with your micro:bit connection
- The simulators are not working in MakeCode. Troubleshooting the virtual simulators in MakeCode
- The Water Pump is not working Here are some reasons the water pump could not be functioning
- What domains does my school district need to whitelist? The full list of domains your IT department needs to allow so Forward Education kits, lessons and the Learning Platform work on a filtered school network.
- What is Power Management for micro:bit? Power Management is an extension that can help improve battery life by controlling your micro:bit's power consumption.
- What is the difference between a Positional and Continuous Servo motors? The climate action kit comes with 3 servo motors. Two of the motors are Continuous and one is Positional.
- Why is the line-following robot steering off-course? Here are some things to check when your line-following robot isn't following the line set out for it
- Why is there no current reading from the Energy Sensor in the Smart Solar Energy Kit? A voltage of 4V or more is required to generate a current reading on the Smart Solar Energy Kit.
- Why was I redirected here from a student link? Student link sharing with our Learning Platform has changed.