Micro:bit MicroPython: Turning on and off the LEDs of the matrix

In this tutorial we will learn how to turn on and off specific LEDs from the micro:bit's LED matrix, using MicroPython, including controlling their brightness. Introduction In this tutorial we will learn how to turn on and off specific LEDs from the micro:bit's LED matrix, using MicroPython, including controlling their brightness. If you are looking …

Micro:bit MicroPython: Concatenating strings

In this tutorial we will check how to concatenate strings in MicroPython running on the micro:bit board. Introduction In this tutorial we will check how to concatenate strings in MicroPython running on the micro:bit board. If you haven't yet uploaded the MicroPython firmware to the micro:bit board, please check here how to do it. Working with strings …

ESP32 MicroPython: External interrupts

The objective of this post is to explain how to use external pin interrupts on MicroPython running on the ESP32. The tests were performed using a DFRobot’s ESP-WROOM-32 device integrated in a ESP32 FireBeetle board.   Introduction The objective of this post is to explain how to use external pin interrupts on MicroPython running on the ESP32. Please note …

ESP32 MicroPython: Timer interrupts

The objective of this post is to explain how to configure timer interrupts for MicroPython running on the ESP32. The tests were performed using a DFRobot’s ESP-WROOM-32 device integrated in a ESP32 FireBeetle board. Introduction The objective of this post is to explain how to configure timer interrupts for MicroPython running on the ESP32. For more information on the …

ESP32 MicroPython: Passing arguments to a thread function

The objective of this post is to explain how to pass parameters to a thread function, on MicroPython running on a ESP32. The tests were performed using a DFRobot’s ESP-WROOM-32 device integrated in a ESP32 FireBeetle board.   Introduction The objective of this post is to explain how to pass parameters to a thread function, on MicroPython. For an …