Circuit Python adds Python to Microcontrollers

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 14:57:09 +0000

Back in 2013, a Kickstarter ran for a project to put a python interpreter on a microcontroller. At the time I could not see the benefit. Cool project, but I asked myself: “why?” On my last Adafruit order, I received a free Circuit Playground Express. The board comes with CircuitPython pre-installed. After playing with Circuit Python, or CP, I finally “get it.”

For Valentine’s Day, I made an animated LED heart for a new love in my life, Circuit Python. Well, love is a bit of a strong word. The past couple of weeks I have been l earning Circuit Python, and I am excited by what it offers.

MicroPython on Bald Engineer

Circuit Python adds Python to Microcontrollers