Codebender.cc Extension

Codebender.cc Arduino Communication
What is Codebender.cc Extension?
Codebender.cc Extension is a plugin that provides you with easy and services to access Arduino-like devices and general serial ports. Write your program using the codebender Arduino IDE, then transfer it directly to your Arduino-compatible device. No hassle of installing software on multiple computers. Win 8/8.1 users are to download the plugin directly from the website due to Chrome Store restrictions.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.32 (28)
Version: 1.6.1.0 (Last updated: 2015-05-07)
Creation date: 2015-05-07
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 4.62M

Other platforms

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Extension summary

Using this plugin you can access Arduino-like devices, and serial ports in general, and program any Arduino-compatible device from your browser.

Combine this with the codebender [1] Arduino IDE, to develop faster, and easier, without installing and managing software from multiple computers, and easily transfer your sketch/program to your Arduino.

Win 8/8.1 USERS: Unfortunately, the Chrome Store doesn’t allow you to download NPAPI plugins for Windows 8/8.1. Don’t worry, you can just download and install it from here [2].

NOTICE: Because the plugin runs outside the “sandbox”, the Chrome store gives you a really scary warning about permissions. Actually, the plugin only needs permissions to access your serial/usb devices.

[1] http://codebender.cc [2] https://codebender.cc/static/plugin

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well on multiple operating systems including OS X and Windows.
  • Has improved significantly over time.
  • Good for educational use.
  • User-friendly interface for Arduino development.
Cons
  • Doesn't work on all operating systems (issues reported on OSX and Windows 8).
  • Requires extensive permissions that may concern users.
  • Unresponsive website issues on some systems.
  • Does not support Arduino DUE.
  • Problems with Cyrillic path to AppData.
Most mentioned
  • Works on OS X and Windows with some issues.
  • Requires permissions that need better explanation.
  • Causes the codebender website to become unresponsive.
Recent reviews
jeg er mega vild med codebender

Doesn't work on OSX and 64bit Chrome browser... Works on Firefox
by Søren Torp, 2015-02-20

Have been using this for about a year and a half. had some minor problems at first, but now it works like a charm (Windows 7 + OS X / Firefox + Chrome). I can work on my Thesis with this.
by Panagiotis Ioannidis, 2014-10-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Codebender.cc Extension does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Codebender.cc Extension has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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