Adafruit
Adafruit PyBadge Low Cost Starter Kit
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 gamin...
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
Resources
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- ARM Cortex-M4
- A 32-bit processor core commonly used inside microcontrollers for running embedded programs. It matters because it gives the micro:bit enough processing power for sensors, Bluetooth, sound, and classroom coding projects.
- CircuitPython
- A beginner-friendly version of Python designed to run directly on microcontroller boards. If a product supports CircuitPython, you can often program it by copying code files onto the board rather than setting up a more complex toolchain.
- Headers
- Rows of metal pins used to plug a module into a breadboard or connect it with jumper wires. Pre-soldered headers make the module easier to use straight away without needing to solder the pins yourself.
- LiPo
- A lithium polymer rechargeable battery commonly used in portable electronics projects. It matters because LiPo batteries need correct charging circuitry and care, and this board includes hardware intended for that battery type.
- LIS3DH
- A specific low-power 3-axis accelerometer chip made by STMicroelectronics. Knowing the chip part number helps you find the correct datasheet, libraries, wiring details, and limits such as its safe voltage range.
- NeoPixel
- A type of addressable LED system where colour data is sent along a single digital data line from one LED or controller to the next. Compatibility matters because the timing and signal format must match for the lights or driver board to respond correctly.
- STEMMA
- A plug-and-cable connection system used on some maker electronics boards to make wiring simpler. If a product uses STEMMA, you need the matching cable or connector type to plug it in without soldering.
- TFT
- A thin-film transistor display is a common type of colour LCD used for graphics screens. Knowing a product is for TFTs helps you check that the driver board matches the display’s connector, resolution, backlight, and signalling method.
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