Adafruit PyBadge Low Cost Starter Kit
4 units available with a short lead time.
Get started with the Adafruit PyBadge LC right away with this all-in-one starter kit. It includes everything you need to build a portable, rechargeable gaming handheld, electronic name badge, or general-purpose development platform.
The PyBadge LC packs an ARM Cortex-M4 processor, 2 MB QSPI flash, a 1.8" colour TFT display, D-pad, action buttons, and a piezo buzzer into a credit-card-sized board. Program it with MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython, or Arduino — this kit gives you the board, battery, lanyard, and cable so you can start building straight away.
What's Included
- Adafruit PyBadge LC – Low-cost MakeCode Arcade / CircuitPython / Arduino badge with 1.8" TFT display
- 420 mAh LiPo Battery – 3.7 V lithium-ion polymer battery with short cable for portable power
- Double-Hook Lanyard – Adafruit black lanyard to wear the PyBadge around your neck
- USB A to Micro-B Cable – 1 m (3 ft) cable for charging and programming
Key Features
- Ready Out of the Box – All essential accessories included; just charge and go
- MakeCode Arcade Compatible – Drag-and-drop game creation with Microsoft MakeCode
- CircuitPython & Arduino – Full support for both platforms for more advanced projects
- Portable & Wearable – Battery and lanyard included for on-the-go use
- Great for Workshops – Complete kit makes it ideal for classroom packs, hackerspaces, and gifts
Also Consider
- PyBadge LC (Board Only) – The standalone board if you already have accessories
- PyBadge Starter Kit – Full-featured version with accelerometer, 5 NeoPixels, Feather headers, and STEMMA connectors
- PyBadge (Board Only) – The full-featured PyBadge board without accessories
Ideal For
- Retro gaming handhelds with MakeCode Arcade
- Electronic conference and event name badges
- CircuitPython and Arduino learning projects
- Workshop kits and classroom packs
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