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MicroPython Cookbook

By : Marwan Alsabbagh
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MicroPython Cookbook

By: Marwan Alsabbagh

Overview of this book

MicroPython is an open source implementation of Python 3 that runs in embedded environments. With MicroPython, you can write clean and simple Python code to control hardware instead of using complex low-level languages such as C and C++. This book guides you through all the major applications of the MicroPython platform to build and program projects that use microcontrollers. This MicroPython book covers recipes that will help you experiment with the programming environment and hardware programmed in MicroPython. You'll find tips and techniques for building a variety of objects and prototypes that can sense and respond to touch, sound, position, heat, and light. This book will take you through the uses of MicroPython with a variety of popular input devices and sensors. You'll learn techniques to handle time delays and sensor readings, and apply advanced coding techniques to create complex projects. As you advance, you'll deal with Internet of Things (IoT) devices and integration with other online web services. In addition to this, you'll use MicroPython to make music with bananas and create portable multiplayer video games that incorporate sound and light animations into the gameplay. By the end of this book, you'll have mastered the tips and tricks to troubleshoot your development problems and take your MicroPython project to the next level.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)

The Adafruit HalloWing M0 Express

The Adafruit HalloWing is a microcontroller with a built-in 1.44 inch 128 x 128 full-color TFT display. The software for displaying images fully supports displaying full color bitmap image files. With 8 MB storage on the device, this gives you plenty of space to store and display a large number of images. The board also comes equipped with a 3-axis accelerometer, light sensor, and 4 capacitive touchpads. The following screenshot shows the TFT screen displaying a bitmap image:

The board can be powered by a portable power source. It supports both rechargeable lithium-ion polymer batteries and a USB portable power bank.

Where to buy

The Adafruit HalloWing M0 Express board can be purchased directly...