The pyboard is a compact and powerful electronics development board that runs MicroPython. It connects to your PC over USB, giving you a USB flash drive to save your Python scripts, and a serial Python prompt (a REPL) for instant programming. Works with Windows, Mac and Linux.
MicroUSB cable not included, but you can pick one up from the store!
MicroPython is a complete re-write of the Python (version 3.4) programming language so that it fits and runs on a microcontroller. It includes many optimisations so that it runs efficiently and uses very little RAM.
MicroPython runs bare-metal on the pyboard, and essentially gives you a Python operating system. The built-in pyb module contains functions and classes to control the peripherals available on the board, such as UART, I2C, SPI, ADC and DAC.
There are 3 main ways to control the pyboard:
Main features of the hardware:
SD Card not included but Adafruit have plenty in the store!
Click here for references, schematics, and more documentation on the MicroPython.
Note: As of Wednesday, December 16th 2015, we are now selling version 1.1 of the MicroPython pyboard. This version includes the following changes:
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