Scratch Device Plugin Helper: Enabling Scratch Hardware Extensions on Chrome
The Scratch Device Plugin Helper is a Chrome extension developed by lifelongkindergarten. It enables Scratch, a free programming language, to communicate with hardware devices such as the LEGO WeDo and PicoBoard. This extension works in conjunction with the Scratch Device Plugin, allowing users to create and share interactive stories, animations, and games with the added functionality of hardware integration.
Scratch, created by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab, is widely used by people around the world for its user-friendly interface and extensive community support. With the Scratch Device Plugin Helper, users can expand their projects by incorporating physical components, bringing their creations to life. To utilize this extension, it is necessary to install the Scratch Device Plugin, which can be downloaded from the official Scratch website.