On the finish of final yr (November 2022) we introduced preliminary assist for MicroPython within the Arduino ecosystem, and continued to quietly work on the toolkit for this language.

We repeatedly develop the checklist of Arduino boards for which a MicroPython firmware is offered (out there right here).

Moreover, we at the moment are releasing new instruments to assist builders use this language with Arduino boards in addition to third-party ones. These instruments are launched as experimental, underneath the umbrella of Arduino Labs.

Arduino Lab Editor for MicroPython

Arduino Lab Editor for MicroPython has now reached model 0.8 with these key options:

• Improved UI
• Higher file administration (subfolder assist)
• Extra secure file-system operations for save/add/obtain/run
• Handle libraries and modules extra simply within the `lib` folder and hold a cleaner board storage

Arduino Lab Installer for MicroPython

Arduino Lab Installer for MicroPython is a brand new device which simplifies the method of flashing the MicroPython firmware picture on Arduino boards.

Final however not least, now we have created an preliminary checklist of MicroPython packages that we think about helpful to study and experiment with this language. The checklist is revealed as Arduino MicroPython Package deal Index (right here).

Whereas investigating current packages we rapidly realized that many have been out there however not all the time up-to-date or in keeping with the most recent MicroPython variations or sure goal {hardware}. Subsequently we determined to  preserve a curated checklist of helpful packages that are examined to be appropriate with Arduino boards, and most significantly with up to date variations of the official MicroPython.

You may browse the checklist, obtain the packages from their corresponding Github repository and set up them through Arduino Lab Editor for MicroPython. We plan to launch instruments to simply search, obtain and set up from this bundle index sooner or later. 

Anyone can contribute to the Arduino MicroPython Package deal Index! If you wish to suggest a bundle to be added, observe the contribution tips revealed within the repo.

Everybody at Arduino is worked up about this new journey, and we consider that we will contribute to this ecosystem because it retains maturing and rising its user-base throughout the Maker, Schooling and Skilled areas.

We are able to’t wait to see what you’ll construct!