Circuit Playground Express - Base Kit

Circuit Playground Express is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We've taken the original Circuit Playground Classic and made it even better! Not only did we pack even more sensors in, we also made it even easier to program. You can now start your journey with Microsoft MakeCode block-based or Javascript programming or code.org CS Discoveries. Then, you can use the same board to try CircuitPython, with the Python interpreter running right on the Express. As you progress, you can advance to using Arduino IDE, which has full support of all the hardware down to the low level, so you can make powerful projects.

Because you can program the same board in 3 different ways - the Express has great value and re-usability. From beginners to experts, Circuit Playground Express has something for everyone. If you are looking for our original, Arduino-only Circuit Playground, check out the Circuit Playground Classic.

Kit includes:

• Circuit Playground Express
• USB cable - A/MicroB - 3ft
• 3 x Alkaline AAA batteries
• 3 x AAA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch, JST, and Belt Clip
• Mini Storage Box

This super powered version of Circuit Playground will work with Microsoft MakeCode, CircuitPython, code.org CS Discoveries or Arduino IDE.

You can use Circuit Playground Express with code.org CS Discoveries, but we recommend this code.org Individual Pack which has the alligator clips and LEDs you'll need to follow all the lessons.