GCBASIC for Blockly - Demo Guide

Introduction: Sharing Blockly Solutions

Welcome to GCBASIC for Blockly, where programming meets visual simplicity and modular design. This guide introduces how to create, refine, and share Blockly-based solutions, making collaboration effortless.

Instead of writing complex manual code, Blockly allows developers to drag-and-drop logical blocks, simplifying embedded programming. By sharing structured solutions, users can reuse, refine, and optimise existing logic, accelerating project development.

Why Share Blockly Solutions?

• Encourage Reusability – Reuse optimised solutions across multiple projects.
• Improve Collaboration – Share structured blocks for community-driven enhancements.
• Enhance Learning – Provide beginners with structured examples that build programming confidence.
• Standardise Workflows – Ensure consistency in embedded programming practices.

Downloadable XML Files: Overview

The downloadable XML files contain a pre-configured Blockly workspace, designed for easy importing and extension.

Key Features:

• Contains ready-to-use Blockly logic, structured for embedded microcontrollers.
• Allows fast modification, enabling developers to tweak logic without starting from scratch.
• Ensures block positioning is preserved, maintaining workspace organisation on reload.

Summary of GCBASIC Blockly XML

This XML file includes a set of predefined blocks to handle timing, conditions, and structured execution flows. It enables developers to work with fixed delays, conditional waits, and customised annotations within Blockly. The workspace is optimised for microcontroller programming, ensuring efficient code execution while keeping the logic visually organised.

Expanding Shared Solutions Further

• Integrate Blockly solutions into GCBASIC projects, ensuring compatibility with embedded systems and microcontrollers.
• Version control your Blockly XML files, allowing a structured approach for updates, modifications, and improvements.
• Encourage open-source contributions, enabling widespread adoption of efficient Blockly-based logic.

Existing Online Demos

Here are preconfigured Blockly demos available for testing:

• My Blockly Project
• ADC to LCD Demo
• LCD Test Demo

Downloads

Download prebuilt Blockly solutions for GCBASIC projects:

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