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Just Finished My Python Course : Can you run Pythin directly on any Arduino?

dubbie

I have just finished my Introduction to Python Course put on by FutureLearn which was not too difficult and I think I might have learnt something. Now I want to try out a few things - I still do not know how to blink a LED in Python yet.

 

What I would like to do is to run Python programmes (scripts?) directly on an Arduino. I have looked on Google and so far I have not found anything that indicates it might be possible. I know that Python is interpreted but does anyone know if there is a powerful enough Arduino that has had Python ported to it? I know the Raspberry has and probably other boards as well.

 

Dubbie

 

PS My Java course, also on FutureLearn started this week, hopefully learning two languages in such a short time will not be too confusing.

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  • Put simply, it comes down to which Arduino you mean. If you're talking about an Uno, Nano or other 8-bit variants, then no. With only ~2K of RAM it just isn't possible.

     

    However, if you look at Arduino boards in the MKR-series or the Zero, these are based on the Cortex-M0 ARM processor. They have the potential to run either MicroPython or CircuitPython.

     

    If you expand to Arduino-compatible boards like the ESP8266, ESP32, or the 32-bit Feather-series from Adafruit then you also have multiple options. Every 32-bit Adafruit-made board I am aware of runs CircuitPython. Adafruit's Feather M0Adafruit's Feather M0 is one of my favorites.

     

    When it comes down to it, the difference between MicroPython and CircuitPython can be small. However, CircuitPython is directly focused on being easy-to-use and learn, especially on supported hardware.

     

    What I like about CircuitPython supported hardware is that programming them is as simple as saving the py file on their virtual disk image.

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  • Put simply, it comes down to which Arduino you mean. If you're talking about an Uno, Nano or other 8-bit variants, then no. With only ~2K of RAM it just isn't possible.

     

    However, if you look at Arduino boards in the MKR-series or the Zero, these are based on the Cortex-M0 ARM processor. They have the potential to run either MicroPython or CircuitPython.

     

    If you expand to Arduino-compatible boards like the ESP8266, ESP32, or the 32-bit Feather-series from Adafruit then you also have multiple options. Every 32-bit Adafruit-made board I am aware of runs CircuitPython. Adafruit's Feather M0Adafruit's Feather M0 is one of my favorites.

     

    When it comes down to it, the difference between MicroPython and CircuitPython can be small. However, CircuitPython is directly focused on being easy-to-use and learn, especially on supported hardware.

     

    What I like about CircuitPython supported hardware is that programming them is as simple as saving the py file on their virtual disk image.

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