Learn Hardware Programming with CircuitPython

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Why Learn CircuitPython?

CircuitPython is a programming language designed to simplify experimenting and learning to program on hardware devices. It makes getting started with low-cost microcontroller boards easier than ever before.

It adds hardware support for Python, so if you already have Python knowledge, you can easily apply that to using CircuitPython. If you have no previous experience, it’s really simple to get started!

Take-Away Skills

This course will start with learning how to light up the colors on the Circuit Playground Express using its buttons and NeoPixel LEDs before digging deeper into the more advanced features such as audio output and touchpads. You will use the Circuit Playground Express to build projects such as:

Bike Light
Plant Care
808 Drum Machine

Recommended Items

The first two items are required while the other recommended items are for optional steps during the projects.

Item	Price	Required
Circuit Playground Express	$24.95	Yes
USB Cable	$2.95	Yes
AAA Battery Holder	$2.95	✖
Alligator Clip Cables	$3.95	✖
Stainless Steel Nail	$0.05	✖

The Circuit Playground Express Soil Sensor Mini Kit includes all the items.

Course Creators

Adafruit: Limor Fried
Adafruit: Phillip Torrone
Codecademy: Sonny Li

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Circuit Playground Express: Part 1
Set up the Circuit Playground Express and light up some colors using the NeoPixels.
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Circuit Playground Express: Part 2
Learn about the advanced features of Circuit Playground Express including its sensors, audio output, and capacitive touches.
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What you'll create

Portfolio projects that showcase your new skills

How you'll master it

Stress-test your knowledge with quizzes that help commit syntax to memory

— Madelyn, Pinterest

I know from first-hand experience that you can go in knowing zero, nothing, and just get a grasp on everything as you go and start building right away.