{"product_id":"circuit-playground","title":"Circuit Playground Classic","description":"\u003cp\u003eWould you like to learn electronics, with an all-in-one board that has sensors and LEDs built in? \u003cstrong\u003eCircuit Playground\u003c\/strong\u003e is here - and it's the best way to practice programming on real hardware with no soldering or sewing required!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eClassic\u003c\/strong\u003e version of\u003cstrong\u003e Circuit Playground\u003c\/strong\u003e, which comes with an ATmega32u4. It's designed to be used with \u003cstrong\u003eArduino IDE\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecode.org\u003c\/strong\u003e CS Discoveries only. It even comes with Firmata already programmed in, so you can use it immediately with code.org Discoveries without any preparation or updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to use MakeCode or CircuitPython, \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/circuit-playground-express-developer-edition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003echeck out Circuit Playground Express, which can be used with \u003cstrong\u003eMakeCode, CircuitPython \u003c\/strong\u003eor \u003cstrong\u003eArduino\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircuit Playground features an ATmega32u4 processor, just like the popular \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/adafruit-flora-wearable-electronic-platform-arduino-compatible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFlora\u003c\/a\u003e. The board's also round and has alligator-clip pads around it so you don't have to solder or sew to make it work. You can power it from USB, a AAA battery pack, or with a Lipoly battery (for advanced users). Just program your code into the board then take it on the go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATmega32u4 Processor, running at 3.3V and 8MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroUSB port for programming and debugging with Arduino IDE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB port can act like serial port, keyboard, mouse, joystick or MIDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircuit Playground has built-in USB support. Built in USB means you plug it in to program it and it just shows up.  All you really need is a Micro-B data\/sync USB cable - not included! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/add-boards-arduino-v164\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWith the new 1.6.4+ Arduino IDE, it takes only a few seconds to add support\u003c\/a\u003e. The Circuit Playground has USB HID support, so it can act like a mouse or keyboard and attach directly to computers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's some of the great goodies baked in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 x mini NeoPixels, each one can display any color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Motion sensor (LIS3DH triple-axis accelerometer with tap detection, free-fall detection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Temperature sensor (thermistor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Light sensor (phototransistor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Sound sensor (MEMS microphone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Mini speaker (magnetic buzzer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Push buttons, left and right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Slide switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x alligator-clip friendly input\/output pins\u003cbr\u003eIncludes I2C, UART, and 4 pins that can do analog inputs\/PWM output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 8 pads can act as capacitive touch inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen \"ON\" LED so you know its powered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed \"#13\" LED for basic blinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReset button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/introducing-circuit-playground\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCheck out the detailed tutorial for pinouts, driver installation, Arduino IDE, and more!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTECHNICAL DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/introducing-circuit-playground\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCheck out the detailed tutorial for pinouts, driver installation, Arduino IDE, and more!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter Diameter: ~50.6mm \/ ~2.0\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/introducing-circuit-playground\/downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSchematic, Datasheets, EagleCAD PCB files, and Fritzing available in the product tutorial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevision History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs of June 30, 2017 these now come pre-programmed with Firmata so they can be used with code.org CS curriculum immediately!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs of August 3, 2017 we now have a new silkscreen back that says \"Circuit Playground Classic\". Other than that they are identical to what we have been selling historically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Adafruit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29527173063,"sku":"ADA3000","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/3000.jpg?v=1535466401","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/circuit-playground","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}