Learn Hardware Programming with CircuitPython

The perfect introduction to electronics and programming. ⚡️

\# 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](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333) 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](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333) | $24.95 | Yes |
| [USB Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) | $2.95 | Yes |
| [AAA Battery Holder](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3286) | $2.95 | ✖ |
| [Alligator Clip Cables](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1592) | $3.95 | ✖ |
| [Stainless Steel Nail](https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=stainless%20steel%20nail) | $0.05 | ✖ |




The [Circuit Playground Express Soil Sensor Mini Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4060) includes all the items.

#### Course Creators

- **Adafruit:** Limor Fried
- **Adafruit:** Phillip Torrone
- **Codecademy:** Sonny Li

• Circuit Playground Express: Part 1: Set up the Circuit Playground Express and light up some colors using the NeoPixels.
• VideoContentItem: What is a Circuit Playground?
• Article: Setting Up
• Lesson: Circuit Playground: Part 1
• Quiz: Circuit Playground: Part 1
• Project: Bike Light
• Article: All the (Internet of) Things
• Circuit Playground Express: Part 2: Learn about the advanced features of Circuit Playground Express including its sensors, audio output, and capacitive touches.
• Article: Mu Editor
• Lesson: Circuit Playground: Part 2
• Quiz: Circuit Playground: Part 2
• Project: Plant Care
• Project: 808 Drum Machine