Overview
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.
Adafruit Circuit Playground Express is an all-in-one design board featuring a processor, sensors, LEDs, USB, and more, making it an ideal introduction to electronics and programming. Circuit Playground Express currently supports programming via Microsoft MakeCode, a web-based code editor for physical computing.
Using MakeCode's visual block-based editor, or its JavaScript editor, users can build programs to create custom animations, sounds, and use sensor events like "On Shake" to react to external stimulus.
The Circuit Playground Express is based on an ultralow-power SMART SAM L21 Microcontroller, using a 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M0+ core.
The SAM L21 features sophisticated power management technologies, allowing for very low current consumption.
It can be powered from USB, "AAA" battery pack, or with a Lipoly battery. The round, sensor-packed Circuit Playground Express Board features alligator-clip pads around the edge, making it easy to connect to projects without having to solder.
Built-in USB allows quick connectivity for programming, with no special cables or adapters required.
Get Inspired
Join us for a weekend of special events at the Arduino Store Berlin! Activities will kick off on Thursday, March 9th with teacher training. On Friday, March 10th and Saturday, March 11th, the Arduino team featuring Tenaya Hurst will present some of the latest products, like the Primo and the Otto; in the afternoon, the focus will shift towards the Arduino Uno WiFi and the Arduino Libretto Kit. Everyone (ages 8 and up) is welcome to attend the workshops. Teachers, in particular, will have the opportunity to learn how to present and replicate projects with their students, as well as meet and greet each other during a social brunch on Sunday morning. The Arduino Store is also looking to collaborate with more educators, so don't forget to bring your CV! Registration is now open. The cost of each workshop, which includes an Arduino kit, is €59 +VAT and will be processed at the Berlin store. Please remember your laptop and power cord, and to download the Arduino IDE before attending! Have questions? Do not hesitate to contact events@arduino.org! Arduino WORK/SHOP Venue: Arduino Store, Danziger Str. 22, 10435 Berlin, Germany Thursday, March 9th 17:00-17:45: Meet, greet and network 18:00-20:00: Teacher training workshop 20:00-20:30: Followup Q&A for teachers interested in collaborating with Arduino Berlin Store Friday, March 10th 12:30-13:45: New Arduino products introduction (Primo, Otto and more) 14:00-15:45: Workshop 1 - Getting started with Arduino Uno WiFi 16:00-17:45: Workshop 2 - Getting started with Arduino Uno Libretto Kit 18:00-19:45: Workshop 3 - Getting started with Arduino Uno Libretto Kit Saturday, March 11th 9:30-10:45: New Arduino products introduction (Primo, Otto and more) 11:00-12:45: Workshop 4 - Getting started with Arduino Uno WiFi 13:00-14:45 Workshop 5 - Getting started with Arduino Uno Libretto Kit 15:00-16:45: Workshop 6 - Getting started with Arduino Primo 17:00-18:45: Workshop