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by fos
Thu Jun 14, 2018 12:21 am
Forum: MicroPython pyboard
Topic: New Pyboard update please
Replies: 9
Views: 7053

Re: New Pyboard update please

I h ave also been interested in updates for quite some time.

Thanks
by fos
Thu May 17, 2018 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion and Questions
Topic: Version history?
Replies: 4
Views: 3564

Re: Version history?

A lot of behind the scenes work!

Thank you
by fos
Sat May 05, 2018 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion and Questions
Topic: accessing REPL via pyserial
Replies: 13
Views: 10157

Re: accessing REPL via pyserial

Share when you find out why?

Thanks, fos1
by fos
Sun Mar 25, 2018 4:32 pm
Forum: Hardware Projects
Topic: Interactive Text Adventure Boxes
Replies: 5
Views: 6955

Re: Interactive Text Adventure Boxes

What a great idea!

This should be shared on the IF Forum: https://www.intfiction.org/forum/

I can do it with permission.

Thank you,
v/r
Jeff
by fos
Fri Mar 23, 2018 10:45 pm
Forum: Drivers for External Components
Topic: TM1638 - 8x 7-segment LED modules with 8x buttons
Replies: 15
Views: 17525

Re: TM1638 - 8x 7-segment LED modules with 8x buttons

I found one of these displays available from banggood available for less than $5!

I have one on order. Thanks for the library.

MicroPython and its developers are amazing.

Thank you,
v/r
Jeff
by fos
Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion and Questions
Topic: Target a Microchip ARM and general development items.
Replies: 4
Views: 3858

Re: Target a Microchip ARM and general development items.

Adafruit has just released Circuit Python 3.0 alpha with support for SAMD51 M4. https://forums.adafruit.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=131862

They have been developing for the M4 for a number of months: https://www.adafruit.com/product/3382

Damien has also hinted at new developments here.

Jeff
by fos
Fri Feb 23, 2018 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion and Questions
Topic: Pyboard+Micropython questions
Replies: 6
Views: 10107

Re: Pyboard+Micropython questions

Be sure to check out the Raspberry Pi. It is essentially a full computer designed for learning. Python is it's primary learning language but it supports too many programming systems and protocols to mention. It's GPIO pins are available similar to that of a micro controller. It is also very inexpens...
by fos
Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:05 pm
Forum: Drivers for External Components
Topic: Wiring lcd160cr with side headers to pyboard?
Replies: 10
Views: 8274

Re: Wiring lcd160cr with side headers to pyboard?

MicroPython support (Christine) came to the rescue. She provided the proper pin connections to ensure that the board is operational: // On the right side of your pyboard you'll find the Pins named: X4, Y9, Y10, GND and V+. If you put a LCD right next to it, you'll find the same names of Pins on the ...
by fos
Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:38 am
Forum: Drivers for External Components
Topic: Wiring lcd160cr with side headers to pyboard?
Replies: 10
Views: 8274

Re: Wiring lcd160cr with side headers to pyboard?

I must have bricked my display somehow. I have never gotten a pixel out of it. :(

I may experiment more this weekend.

fos1
by fos
Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:24 am
Forum: Drivers for External Components
Topic: Wiring lcd160cr with side headers to pyboard?
Replies: 10
Views: 8274

Re: Wiring lcd160cr with side headers to pyboard?

Thank you to everyone for your support. My vision is poor enough that it is difficult to follow dense schematics. My field of view is very small. The pin specifications on the previous post is most helpful.

Thank you!