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MicroPython

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MicroPython brings the Python scripting language to small microcontrollers. While TinyCLR OS with .NET C# and full debugging is the recommended path for building secure and modern devices there are instances where using MicroPython can be useful.

The MicroPython project is found at http://www.micropython.org/. GHI Electronics makes a ready-to-use MicroPython build for some of its products.

Some areas where MicroPython shines:

  • No complex software tools to setup. MicroPython is all-self-contained. Any serial terminal is enough to command/control/update the device.
  • REPL allows for writing pure code on the device directly, where the device itself would compile and interpret.
  • Python is a powerful scripting language that is relatively-easy to learn.
  • Develop on any operating system as long as there is a terminal software!

Reasons to use TinyCLR OS over MicroPython:

  • True secure hardware with many security services.
  • Solid and complete networking support.
  • Full fledged debugging experience.
  • Works with world-class Microsoft Visual Studio.
  • NuGet cloud hosted libraries.
  • C# is C's big sister, which is the global language for coding, especially on small devices.

The GHI Electronics fork of MicroPython is found here.

Getting Started

Getting Started

Deploy your first MicroPython program.
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Tutorials

Tutorials

Learn MicroPython embedded programming.
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Downloads

Downloads

Necessary Downloads.
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Release Notes

Release Notes

Find the latest changes to MicroPython.
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