Scratch Link
Scratch Link is a connectivity tool from MIT Media Lab that bridges Scratch, the visual block-based programming environment, to physical hardware devices such as LEGO robotics kits, Micro:bit, Arduino boards, and various sensors and controllers. Educators and students use Scratch Link to program real-world interactions—controlling motors, reading sensor data, and prototyping hardware projects—without needing to write text-based code. It serves as a gateway between Scratch's visual interface and external hardware, enabling hands-on learning in classrooms and informal education settings.
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1 suggestionWe could not find detailed information about the current architecture or native Apple Silicon status of Scratch Link in available search results. Given that Scratch Link is a relatively specialized tool maintained by MIT Media Lab, we recommend contacting MIT or checking the official Scratch project documentation at scratch.mit.edu to confirm whether a native Apple Silicon build is available or planned. If you currently rely on Scratch Link in a classroom or learning environment, ask the maintainers directly whether native support for Apple Silicon is on the roadmap before macOS 28 ships in September 2028, since Intel-only builds will stop launching after that release. In the meantime, Scratch Link continues to run under Rosetta 2 on current M-series Macs, so you can continue using it today.
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