Circuit Playground Express Developer Edition - Base Kit

Everything you need to get started with the Circuit Playground Express — a feature-packed, all-in-one development board that works with Microsoft MakeCode (block-based or JavaScript), CircuitPython, code.org CS Discoveries, and Arduino IDE. Program the same board in multiple ways as your skills grow, making it ideal for beginners through to experienced developers.

Key Features

• ATSAMD21 ARM Cortex M0 – 48 MHz processor running at 3.3 V
• 10× Mini NeoPixels – Individually addressable, full-colour LEDs
• Motion Sensor – LIS3DH triple-axis accelerometer with tap and free-fall detection
• Temperature Sensor – Onboard thermistor
• Light Sensor – Phototransistor (also works as colour and pulse sensor)
• Sound Sensor – MEMS microphone
• Mini Speaker – 7.5 mm magnetic speaker with Class D amplifier
• IR Transceiver – Send and receive remote control codes, inter-board messaging, and proximity sensing
• 2 MB SPI Flash – For CircuitPython code and library storage
• 8× Alligator-Clip Friendly I/O Pins – Analog input, PWM, capacitive touch (7 pads), and 1 true analog output
• I²C, UART – Standard communication interfaces
• USB HID Support – Act as keyboard, mouse, joystick, or MIDI device
• 2× Push Buttons (A & B) – Plus slide switch and reset button

Ideal For

• Learning electronics and programming at any skill level
• Classroom and STEM education with MakeCode or code.org
• CircuitPython and Arduino projects
• Wearable electronics and interactive art

Package Contents

• 1× Circuit Playground Express
• 1× USB Cable (A to Micro-B, 3 ft)
• 3× Alkaline AAA Batteries
• 1× 3×AAA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch, JST Connector, and Belt Clip
• 1× Mini Storage Box