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CIRCUIT PLAYGROUND EXPRESS TALK CODE
CIRCUIT PLAYGROUND EXPRESS TALK PLUS
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Attach one end of your alligator clip to the CPX.

CIRCUIT PLAYGROUND EXPRESS TALK CODE

The code assumes that you have an alligator clip attached to the circular pad on your CPX that is labeled A1, so: This indicates that your code is running! Hooking Things Up You should hear your CPX say “I am groot” in Baby Groot’s Voice.

Open the folder “ baby-groot-master” and drag over all five files: code.py (which is the python code that controls your CPX), and four I_am_groot_#.wav files, numbered 1–4.

Now prepare your Circuit Playground Express to receive these files: You now have the files you’ll need! Putting These Files on your CPX This should create a folder named “ baby-groot-master”. You computer should now have a file named: baby-groot-master.zip

Click the “ Clone or Download” green button to the right.

CIRCUIT PLAYGROUND EXPRESS TALK DOWNLOAD

You can download the files (the code.py python file, and the four “ I_am_groot_#.wav” files from GitHub, here: More details are provided by Adafruit at: Downloading the Files That’s it - you’re ready to upload python code!Īlso: Once you’ve set a CPX to run CircuitPython, it will not be able to run MakeCode until you’ve updated the bootloader for MakeCode. uf2 file, CPLAYBOOT’s name will change to CIRCUITPY. CPLAYBOOT should appear the same way a USB drive shows up when you plug a USB stick into your computer’s USB port. uf2 file that you downloaded above into the CPLAYBOOT drive that shows up on your computer. press the “ Reset” button on the CPX so that your CPX lights turn green, this indicates that your CPX is able to accept files.connect your CPX to your USB cable, and your USB cable to your computer.

download the latest CPX CircuitPython uf2 file from the link/button you’ll find at the URL above.Installing CircuitPython on your Circuit Playground Express (CPX)Įven if you don’t want to write code in python for your CPX, you will have set up the CPX to run Circuit Python. I’m sure you could use some other conductive material, as well, but hey, Groot - you need a real plant. I bought it at a Star Market Supermarket in Chestnut Hill, MA for less than $10.

You can get a bunch of them inexpensively online - Adafruit sells a dozen for $3.95: īaby Groot Flower Pot (I got mine for $5.95 on Amazon): Ī living plant: Mine is called “ syngonium”.

CIRCUIT PLAYGROUND EXPRESS TALK PLUS

Difficulty Level : Easy Materials:Ĭircuit Playground Express (CPX): I suggest buying the $29.95 Base Kit, as it comes with a USB Mini to Standard USB cable that you’ll need to program your Circuit Playground Express, plus it also comes with a battery pack & batteries: Ī single test-lead alligator clip (it’s a wire with an alligator clip at each end). Capacitive Touch on the Circuit Playground Express allows an alligator clip attached to Baby Groot’s Leaves to receive a “touch” signal when the leaves are touched.