# Circuit Playground Express **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA3333 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/circuit-playground-express-developer-edition.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/circuit-playground-express-developer-edition.html.md)) Circuit Playground Express is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. Adafruit have taken the original Circuit Playground Classic and made it even better! Not only did they pack even more sensors in, They also made it even easier to program. ## Pricing - **Price:** $49.95 (inc GST) — $45.41 AUD, exc GST ## Availability & dispatch - In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney). - We can dispatch 11 today; more stock is typically available with a 8–12 day lead time. ## Description **Circuit Playground Express** is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. Adafruit have taken the original Circuit Playground Classic and made it even better! Not only did Adafruit pack even more sensors in, They also made it even easier to program. Start your journey with [Microsoft MakeCode](https://learn.adafruit.com/makecode) block-based or Javascript programming. Then, you can use the same board to try **CircuitPython**, with the Python interpreter running right on the Express. As you progress, you can advance to using **Arduino IDE**, which has full support of all the hardware down to the low level, so you can make powerful projects.You can even use **code.org CS Discoveries** to learn all about coding right in your browser! **Check out Adafruit's detailed guide with a tour of [Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-circuit-playground-express) and details on getting started using MakeCode, CircuitPython, code.org CS Discoveries or Arduino!** The board is round and has alligator-clip pads around it so you don't have to know how to solder 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 [LiPo battery](https://core-electronics.com.au/power-batteries/liion-lipoly/2-pin.html) (for advanced users) just so long as the voltage is under 6V. Circuit Playground Express has built-in USB support. Built in USB means you plug it in to program it and it just shows up, no special cable or adapter required. Just program your code into the board then take it on the go! ### Here's some of the great goodies baked in to each Circuit Playground Express: - 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). Can also act as a color sensor and pulse sensor. - 1 x Sound sensor (MEMS microphone) - 1 x Mini speaker with class D amplifier (7.5mm magnetic speaker/buzzer) - 2 x Push buttons, labeled A and B - 1 x Slide switch - Infrared receiver and transmitter - can receive and transmit any remote control codes, as well as send messages between Circuit Playground Expresses. Can also act as a proximity sensor. - 8 x alligator-clip friendly input/output pins - Includes I2C, UART, 8 pins that can do analog inputs, multiple PWM output - 7 pads can act as capacitive touch inputs and the 1 remaining is a true analog output - Green "ON" LED so you know its powered - Red "#13" LED for basic blinking - Reset button - ATSAMD21 ARM Cortex M0 Processor, running at 3.3V and 48MHz - 2 MB of SPI Flash storage, used primarily with CircuitPython to store code and libraries. - MicroUSB port for programming and debugging - USB port can act like serial port, keyboard, mouse, joystick or MIDI! ## Technical Details - Outer Diameter: ~50.6mm / ~2.0" - Weight: 8.9g If you are looking for Adafruit's original, Arduino-only Circuit Playground, check out the [Circuit Playground Classic](https://core-electronics.com.au/circuit-playground-by-adafruit-classic.html). ![RoHS 2 2011 65 EU Compliant](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/RoHS2_2011_65_EU_7356c5574c.svg) ![RoHS 2 2015 863 EU Compliant](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/RoHS2_2015_863_EU_86773f57f9.svg) ## Guides for this product - [Circuit Playground Express TV Remote](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/circuit-playground/Circuit_Playground_Express_TV_Remote/) - [MicroPython Primer for Makers - What is MicroPython?](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/micro-bit/micropython-primer-for-makers-what-is-micropython/) - [3D Printing for the Circuit Playground](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/circuit-playground/3d-printed-box-for-the-adafruit-circuit-playground-tutorial/) - [Introducing MakeCode: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/circuit-playground/circuit-playground-express-makecode-introduction-tutorial/) ## Videos for this product - [Circuit Playground Express Workshop - Chapter 3 - How Programs Work](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/circuit-playground-express-workshop-chapter-3-how-programs-work) - [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) ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/a/d/ada3333-1.png)