Circuit Playground Express Inventor Kit
Overview
The Adafruit 3517 is a comprehensive hardware and sensor starter kit based on the Circuit Playground Express development board. It features an ATSAMD21G18 ARM Cortex M0 processor running at 48MHz and includes 2MB of SPI Flash memory for storage. The board is unique for its circular design and integrated hardware such as NeoPixels, motion sensors, and capacitive touch pads, making it an all-in-one platform for rapid prototyping.
Why Choose This Part
This kit eliminates the need for soldering or external components by integrating 10 NeoPixels, an accelerometer, a temperature sensor, and a speaker directly on the PCB. It supports multiple programming environments including Arduino IDE, CircuitPython, and MakeCode, providing flexibility for different skill levels.
Applications
Getting Started
To begin, connect the board to a computer via the MicroUSB port and select your preferred environment: the Arduino IDE with the Adafruit SAMD board package, or the CircuitPython web-based editor. No drivers are required for modern operating systems as the board presents itself as a disk drive for drag-and-drop programming.
Also Consider
Arduino
- The industry standard for breadboard-based prototyping when circular form factor and built-in sensors are not required.
