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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # Circuit Playground Classic by Adafruit **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA3000 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/circuit-playground-by-adafruit-classic.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/circuit-playground-by-adafruit-classic.html.md)) ## Retired product This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Search the catalogue for an alternative. ## How to buy - **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works) - **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt ## Description Would you like to learn electronics, with an all-in-one board that has sensors and LEDs built in? **Circuit Playground** is here - and it's the best way to practice programming on real hardware with no soldering or sewing required! This is the **Classic** version of **Circuit Playground**, which comes with an ATmega32u4. It's designed to be used with **Arduino IDE** and **code.org**CS Discoveries only. If you would like to use MakeCode or CircuitPython, [check out Circuit Playground Express, which can be used with **MakeCode, CircuitPython** or **Arduino**](https://core-electronics.com.au/circuit-playground-express-developer-edition.html). Circuit Playground features an ATmega32u4 processor, just like Adafruit's popular [Flora](https://core-electronics.com.au/flora-wearable-electronic-platform-arduino-compatible.html). The board's also round and has alligator-clip pads around it so you don't have to solder or sew to make it work. You can power it from USB, [a AAA battery pack](https://core-electronics.com.au/3-x-aaa-battery-holder-with-on-off-switch-and-2-pin-jst.html), or with a Lipoly battery (for advanced users). Just program your code into the board then take it on the go! - ATmega32u4 Processor, running at 3.3V and 8MHz - MicroUSB port for programming and debugging with Arduino IDE - USB port can act like serial port, keyboard, mouse, joystick or MIDI Circuit Playground has built-in USB support. Built in USB means you plug it in to program it and it just shows up. All you really need is a [Micro-B data/sync USB cable](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=microb%20usb%20cable&) - not included! [With the new 1.6.4+ Arduino IDE, it takes only a few seconds to add support](https://learn.adafruit.com/add-boards-arduino-v164/overview). The Circuit Playground has USB HID support, so it can act like a mouse or keyboard and attach directly to computers. Here's some of the great goodies baked in: - 10 x mini NeoPixels, each one can display any color - 1 x Motion sensor (LIS3DH triple-axis accelerometer with tap detection, free-fall detection) - 1 x Temperature sensor (thermistor) - 1 x Light sensor (phototransistor) - 1 x Sound sensor (MEMS microphone) - 1 x Mini speaker (magnetic buzzer) - 2 x Push buttons, left and right - 1 x Slide switch - 8 x alligator-clip friendly input/output pins Includes I2C, UART, and 4 pins that can do analog inputs/PWM output - All 8 pads can act as capacitive touch inputs - Green "ON" LED so you know its powered - Red "#13" LED for basic blinking - Reset button [Check out Adafruit's detailed tutorial for pinouts, driver installation, Arduino IDE, and more!](https://learn.adafruit.com/introducing-circuit-playground) ## Guides for this product - [How to get started with Circuit Playground](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/circuit-playground/getting-started-with-circuit-playground/) ## Videos for this product - [Circuit Playground Express Workshop - Chapter 7 - Overview](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/circuit-playground-express-workshop-chapter-7-overview) - [Circuit Playground Express Workshop - Chapter 7 - Capacitive Touch](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/circuit-playground-express-workshop-chapter-7-capacitive-touch) - [Circuit Playground Express Workshop - Chapter 7 - Securing and Mounting](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/circuit-playground-express-workshop-chapter-7-securing-and-mounting) - [Circuit Playground Express Workshop - Chapter 7 - 3D Printed Case Enclosure](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/circuit-playground-express-workshop-chapter-7-3d-printed-case-enclosure) ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/3/0/3000-06.jpg)