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MicroPython tutorial for the pyboard

This tutorial is intended to get you started with your pyboard. All you need is a pyboard and a micro-USB cable to connect it to your PC. If it is your first time, it is recommended to follow the tutorial through in the order below.

• 1. Introduction to the pyboard
• 2. Running your first script
• 3. Getting a MicroPython REPL prompt
• 4. Turning on LEDs and basic Python concepts
• 5. Switches, callbacks and interrupts
• 6. The accelerometer
• 7. Safe mode and factory reset
• 8. Making the pyboard act as a USB mouse
• 9. The Timers
• 10. Inline assembler
• 11. Power control

Tutorials requiring extra components

• 1. Controlling hobby servo motors
• 2. Fading LEDs
• 3. The LCD and touch-sensor skin
• 4. The AMP audio skin
• 5. The LCD160CR skin

Tips, tricks and useful things to know

• 1. Debouncing a pin input
• 2. Making a UART - USB pass through