How to Setup CircuitPython: Circuit Playground & Raspberry Pi Pico Guide (CircuitPython School)

Learn how to set up CircuitPython on your microcontroller! In this tutorial, we demonstrate the installation process using a Circuit Playground Bluefruit, but these steps are nearly identical for the Circuit Playground Express and the Raspberry Pi Pico series.

This video is part of the CircuitPython School playlist, a curriculum used by Prof. Gallaugher to teach Physical Computing to undergraduates. Whether you are a student, educator, or hobbyist, this guide will get you up and running in minutes.

📌 Resources Mentioned:
Full Playlist: https://bit.ly/circuitpython-school
CircuitPython Downloads: https://circuitpython.org/downloads
Adafruit Discord: https://adafru.it/discord
⚠️ Troubleshooting: The "Red Light" Issue If you double-press your reset button and your CPB enters bootloader mode (CPLAYBOOT) but the lights flash and stay RED, you likely have an older bootloader.
Fix Instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J-Hmor7f2kaMpyntmG2dNOPeW21igF9wMnYT7VztReQ/edit?usp=sharing
Note: This process is a bit complex. If you get stuck, visit the Adafruit forums or Discord for expert help!
📍 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Downloading CircuitPython 2:30 Entering Bootloader Mode (UF2) 4:00 Installing on Circuit Playground 6:15 Installing on Raspberry Pi Pico 8:30 Verifying the Install

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