Enables Scratch hardware extensions on Chrome. Requires the Scratch Device Plugin.
What is Scratch Device Plugin Helper?
Scratch Device Plugin Helper is a Chrome extension developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at MIT Media Lab. Designed to enhance Scratch, a free programming language, it facilitates communication between Scratch and various hardware devices such as the LEGO WeDo and PicoBoard. It is a requisite component for creating and sharing interactive animations, stories, and games with Scratch. The Scratch Device Plugin is required for its successful operation.
Extension stats
Users: 70,000+
Rating: 3.64
(61)
Creation date: 2015-10-08
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 14.32K
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 3002
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Extension summary
Scratch (scratch.mit.edu) is a free programming language made by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab. People from around the world use Scratch to create and share interactive stories, animations, and games.
This Chrome extension works alongside the Scratch Device Plugin to enable Scratch to communicate with hardware devices such as the LEGO WeDo and PicoBoard.
Please visit this page to install the Scratch Device Plugin: https://scratch.mit.edu/info/ext_download/
User reviews
Pros
- Compatible with Lego WeDo
- Some users find it useful
Cons
- Does not work on Chromebook
- Many users report it does not function properly
- Issues with connectivity to sbrick (+) and Little Bits Arduino kit
- Long save times leading to frustration
Most mentioned
- Does not work
- Connectivity issues
- User frustration with saving projects
Recent reviews
epico
i didn’t even like it
Extension safety
Risk impact
Scratch Device Plugin Helper is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Scratch Device Plugin Helper has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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