{"title":"Adafruit PyBadge LC - MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython or Arduino - Low Cost Version","handle":"adafruit-pybadge-lc-makecode-arcade-circuitpython-or-arduino-low-cost-version","url":"/products/adafruit-pybadge-lc-makecode-arcade-circuitpython-or-arduino-low-cost-version","description":"The Adafruit PyBadge LC is the low-cost version of the PyBadge — a credit-card-sized development board with a colour TFT display, game-style buttons, and a built-in speaker. It runs MakeCode Arcade games, CircuitPython programs, or Arduino sketches on the same ATSAMD51 processor as the full PyBadge, at a more affordable price point.\n\nCompared to the full PyBadge, the LC version omits the Feather headers, STEMMA connectors, LIS3DH accelerometer, and external speaker output, and has 1 NeoPixel instead of 5. It retains the same processor, QSPI flash, display, buttons, buzzer, light sensor, battery circuit, and on/off switch.\n\nKey Features\n\n\nATSAMD51J19 Processor – 120 MHz Cortex M4F with 512 KB Flash + 192 KB RAM\n\n2 MB QSPI Flash – For storing images, sounds, animations, and game assets\n\n1.8\" 160×128 Colour TFT – Fast DMA-driven display with dimmable backlight\n\n8 Silicone-Top Buttons – D-pad + 2 menu + 2 action buttons\n\n1 NeoPixel LED – Centre-front status indicator\n\nLight Sensor – Forward-facing for ambient light detection\n\nBuilt-In Buzzer Speaker – For bleeps, bloops, and sound effects\n\nLiPo Battery Port – Built-in charging via Micro-USB; on/off switch for battery saving\n\n\nWhat the LC Version Does Not Include\n\nFeather-compatible header sockets\nSTEMMA / JST connectors\nLIS3DH accelerometer\nExternal speaker output / Class D amplifier\n4 of the 5 NeoPixels (1 remains)\n\n\nProgramming Options\n\n\nMakeCode Arcade – Drag-and-drop block programming for games\n\nCircuitPython – Graphics, audio, text, and sensor support in Python\n\nArduino – Full low-level control using the Adafruit Arcada library\n\n\nAlso Consider\n\n\nPyBadge (Full Version) – Adds Feather headers, STEMMA connectors, accelerometer, Class D speaker amp, and 5 NeoPixels\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nBudget-friendly retro gaming handhelds\nConference and event badges\nLearning programming with MakeCode Arcade or CircuitPython\nClassroom sets and workshops\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× Adafruit PyBadge LC (assembled with display, buttons, NeoPixel, and buzzer)\n\n\n\nNote: LiPo battery is sold separately. A 400 mAh battery is recommended.\n\n\nResources\n\nMakeCode Arcade\nCircuitPython for PyBadge\nAdafruit Arcada Arduino Library\n","vendor":"Adafruit","product_type":"physical","in_stock":false,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":5269,"title":"Default Title","sku":"AF-3939","price":62.03,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":false,"available_quantity":0,"option1":"Default Title"}]}