Learn Hardware Programming with CircuitPython

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Course overview

Provider
Codecademy
Course type
Free trial availiable
Level
Beginner
Deadline
Flexible
Duration
5 hours
Lessons
2 lessons
Certificate
Available on completion

Description

# electronics # iot # wearables # robotics 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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