Adafruit Circuit Playground Express - GH STUDENT EDITION

Circuit Playground Express is a versatile educational tool, evolving from its predecessor with enhanced sensors and simplified programming. Ideal for learning and innovation, it's suitable for a range of programming environments including Microsoft MakeCode, CircuitPython, and Arduino IDE.

Notably, the board features 10 mini NeoPixels, a motion sensor for detecting movement, a temperature sensor, and a light sensor that doubles as a color and pulse sensor. With additional components like a sound sensor, mini speaker, and infrared transmitter, it enables diverse project possibilities.

Practical and user-friendly, it boasts built-in USB support, eliminating the need for special adapters. The board supports various power sources, from USB to AAA batteries, and its round shape and alligator-clip pads simplify connectivity without soldering.

This powerful device is built around the ATSAMD21 ARM Cortex M0 processor and offers 2 MB of SPI Flash for storing code. Its microUSB port can emulate devices such as a keyboard or MIDI interface, expanding its utility for numerous electronic projects.