A curated list of awesome CircuitPython guides, videos, libraries, frameworks, software and resources.

CircuitPython is Adafruit's branch of MicroPython designed to simplify experimentation and education on low-cost microcontrollers. It makes it easier than ever to start prototyping by requiring no upfront desktop software downloads. With CircuitPython you can write clean and simple Python code to control hardware instead of having to use complex low-level languages like C or C++ (what Arduino uses for programming). It's great for beginners!

Contents

• Guides
• Community
• Books
• Code
• Frameworks
• Hardware
• Newsletter
• In the news
• Art, logos, graphics
• Social media
• Events
• Swag
• Contributing

Guides

• Welcome to CircuitPython! - An overview of CircuitPython and the community.
• CircuitPython Essentials - Learning the essential functions of CircuitPython.
• learn.adafruit.com CircuitPython - Adafruit Learning Guides on CircuitPython.
• learn.adafruit.com CircuitPython & MicroPython - Guides on both CircuitPython and MicroPython.

Community

• Adafruit CircuitPython Discord channel #CircuitPython - 24/7 chat and support on CircuitPython including a weekly podcast.
• Python on Hardware weekly VideoCast - The wonderful world of Python on hardware. Video-newsletter-podcast of all things Python and electronics.
• CircuitPython Weekly Meeting - Video archive of weekly community meeting via Discord, starting from September, 2017.
• Adafruit CircuitPython Forums - The Adafruit discussion forum on CircuitPython.

Books

• Getting started with Circuit Playground Express by Mike Barela (or purchase as part of your order from the AdaFruit store) - Discusses the Circuit Playground Express including programming via CircuitPython.
• CircuitPython Development Workshop by Agus Kurniawan - This book helps you to get started with CircuitPython development. This book uses Adafruit ItsyBitsy M0 Express board for development testing board.
• Programming with MicroPython - by Nicholas H. Tollervey, includes CircuitPython - Discusses the MicroPython language.

Code

• CircuitPython API Reference - A list of functions and documentation available for CircuitPython.
• Circuit Playground Express CircuitPython API Reference - The functions and documentation specific to the Circuit Playground Express using CircuitPython.
• CircuitPython GitHub Repository - The source code for CircuitPython on GitHub.
• Adafruit CircuitPython Libraries - Current Adafruit CircuitPython Libraries. There are over 100+ libraries available.
• CircuitPython 3.0.3 (latest)
• CircuitPython 4.0.0 Alpha 1 - And the announcement

Frameworks

• The Mu Editor, IDE, REPL, and plotter for CircuitPython - The recommended Python editor for CircuitPython.
• For developers, Mu: A Python Code Editor - The documentation for Mu.

Hardware

• Adafruit CircuitPython boards - CircuitPython compatible boards: Circuit Playground Express, Adafruit Feather M0 Express, Adafruit METRO M0 Express, Adafruit Trinket M0, Adafruit METRO M0 Express, Adafruit GEMMA M0, Adafruit Feather HUZZAH, Adafruit NeoTrellis M4, Adafruit ItsyBitsy M4, Adafruit Feather M4 Express, Adafruit Metro M4, Adafruit HalloWing M0 Express.
• CircuitPython sensors and accessories - Complete listing of sensors, LCDs, displays, robotics, breakout boards, and more.
• SparkFun - SparkFun Pro nRF52840 Mini - Bluetooth Development Board.
• python.digikey.com - Digi-Key electronics has a listing of all Python-supported boards on their site in one location including CircuitPython and MicroPython boards.

Newsletter

• Adafruit Daily, Python for microcontrollers - A weekly newsletter on MicroPython and CircuitPython, a spam-free list.
• Contribute to newsletter - Guidelines on contributing to the newsletter.
• Archives of all newsletters - List of every newsletter published from the start, November 2016.

News

• CircuitPython in 2018 - An article discussing the future directions for CircuitPython.
• CircuitPython on the Adafruit.com/blog - Adafruit Blog posts discussing CircuitPython.
• CircuitPython in MicroSolutions Digital Magazine - Microchip’s MicroSolutions, “Python on Microcontrollers” in Design Corner article. MicroSolutions is Microchip’s bi-monthly digital magazine.
• CircuitPython Snakes its Way onto Adafruit Hardware - An article by MAKE on CircuitPython.
• Adafruit Circuit Playground Express review - Raspberry Pi reviews the Circuit Playground Express.
• The Amp Hour #383 - An Interview with Scott Shawcroft.
• CircuitPython on Hackaday - Hackaday posts related to CircuitPython.
• CircuitPython on MAKE - CircuitPython related content on MAKE.

Art

• CircuitPython Art Pack! Logos, banners, photos and Blinka! - Adafruit art relating to CircuitPython.

Social

• #CircuitPython tagged on Twitter, latest - Twitter posts tagged CircuitPython.
• CircuitPython videos on YouTube, latest - YouTube posts tagged CircuitPython.
• #CircuitPython tagged photos & videos on Instagram - Posts on Instagram tagged CircuitPython.
• CircuitPython on Google+ Makers, hackers, artists & engineers - Google Plus posts related to CircuitPython.
• CircuitPython - micropython.org forums - Articles on the MicroPython forums tagged for CircuitPython.
• CircuitPython on Reddit - Reddit posts relating to CircuitPython.

Events

• Weekly community chat on Adafruit Discord server CircuitPython channel - The Discord chat space for CircuitPython.
• Weekly Adafruit Show-and-tell, Wednesday 7:30pm ET on Google+ Hangouts - The weekly Adafruit Show-and-tell program often has CircuitPython-related projects on display.
• PyCon 2018 conference, May 2018 - Adafruit sponsorship of PyCon for 2018.
• ASK AN ENGINEER, Wednesday 8pm ET on YouTube LIVE - The longest running Youtube live show hosts information on CircuitPython.

Swag

• Blinka the CircuitPython Limited Edition Enamel Pin - An enamel pin with the CircuitPython mascot.
• Blinka the CircuitPython Sticker - A sticker featuring Blinka, the CircuitPython mascot.
• Blinka the CircuitPython Temporary Tattoo - A temporary tattoo featuring the Blinka character.

Contributing

Contributions and suggestions are always welcome! Please make pull requests to modify Awesome CircuitPython.

License & Trademarks

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