2. Python on a Microcontroller
Because Python is an interpreted language, our MCU needs to run a Python Virtual Machine (PVM) that can run bytecode by executing machine code specific to the MCU.
There are two related options for using the Python programming language to code programs that run on a MCU:
-
MicroPython
-
CircuitPython (a modification and extension)
CircuitPython is specifically made for beginners and is a modification of MicroPython. This is nice but, it hides or prevents you from using all of the capabilities of the MCU in this name of ease.
|
Be aware of what flavor of Python is being used (or implied) when finding tutorials and example code. Many random tutorial authors are not very aware themselves of the differences and/or are writing to a specific audience profile. |
3. MicroPython
-
MicroPython Documentation
This documentation is quite good — useful for learning and for referencing details.
If you are reading about normal Python (“CPython”), know that μPython has some differences: MicroPython differences from CPython.