===== Scratch3 Beta =====
Scratch 3 brings better extension support, and a more modern experience that plays nicely with phones and tablets

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The Scratch 3 beta above works only with Marty v1, but it is a beta and will be rough around the edges!

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  Loading Scratch
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To get started, open up the [[http://scratch3beta.robotical.io|Scratch 3 interface]] in a web browser (Internet Explorer is not supported).

Click **Try It** and then open the extension using the **+** button bottom left. You’ll see the Marty extension come up, alongside a couple of others.

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Open the Extensions Window
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Loading the "Marty the Robot" extension
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Click on the **Marty the Robot** extension to load it.

==== If you're using a command hub ====
        
Scratch will now scan your network for Martys and show a list of available robots.

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Scanning for Martys...
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Found a Marty!
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Click **Connect**

==== Using your own WiFi ====
If you're using your own WiFi rather than a command hub, you will probably need to **Connect Manually** using Marty's IP address.

You can find this IP address using the Marty the Robot v1 app

Click the button, then simply enter the IP:
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Manually Connect, showing example IP `192.168.8.42``
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==== Once you're connected ====
Then, click the "Go to Editor" button
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Connected to a Marty
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You’ll see a bunch of Marty blocks have appeared at the bottom of the list - You can now use these blocks to program your Marty!

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Using blocks
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<btn>[[http://scratch3beta.robotical.io"|Try out Scratch 3 with Marty now →]]</btn>

Scratch is the easiest way to program your Marty.  Before you start this, make sure you've been through the [[martyv1:getting_started:start|Getting Started]] guides.

If you're looking for lesson plans and loads more Scratch activities have a look at our [[https://learn.martytherobot.com/| educational resources!]]

===== Quick Links =====

[[http://scratch3beta.robotical.io/| Scratch 3 Interface for Marty V1]]

[[https://robotical.io/blog/introduction-to-scratch-a-guide-for-beginners/|Getting Started with Scratch]]

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===== Scratch Activities and Examples =====

Visit [[https://learn.robotical.io/lesson-pack/lesson-pack-1:-introduction-to-marty-&-scratch|here ]]to find more Scratch and Marty v1 activities and examples