CircuitPython vs MicroPython: Key Differences

Have you ever wanted to program your microcontrollers with Python instead of Arduino? MicroPython and CircuitPython bring the ease of Python to microcontrollers by adding hardware support! In MicroPython, Python is largely unchanged other than the added functionality to interface with hardware.

CircuitPython is a derivative of MicroPython that changes a few things to make the language easier to learn and use. CircuitPython is created and maintained by Adafruit. It’s an education friendly open-source derivative of MicroPython. CircuitPython is supported on Adafruit’s educational development boards. Updates to MicroPython are rolled out to CircuitPython as well.

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[trojnara]

Well explained indeed. I also like the way missing features are described as useful simplifictions.

[CarlNobile]

One big thing that's missing from CircuitPython is it does not work at all with interrupts.
Granted CircuitPython was originally supposed to be used by beginners, but it is available now on boards other than Adafruit so IMHO it needs to be implemented.

[michaelscience]

Try to use graphic method to make your explaination easier

[philwilkinson]

Thanks for the excellent overview. I think this might be the only one out there at the moment! I thought of two more things that differentiate the two: firstly beginners to python/microcontrollers may find it much easier using the MU Editor as an IDE (originally written for the Micro-Bit) which at the moment is available for Circuitpython only. The other issue which is really important to me personally, is that Micropython has a significant community behind it and an active forum, Circuitpython will always rely on Adafruit's support for its development.

[GEJD]

I’ve got another difference - ‘Aid-a’ fruit v ‘add-a’ fruit, the Ada programming derivative in Adafruit is pronounced ‘aid-a’ 🙂

[SteveH-TN]

Appreciate you sharing this video and information

[saurabhbhatkar]

Between the circuit python and micropython, What would you choose for working on projects?

[ewanyork]

Really nicely explained - thanks so much for this!

[CircsC]

I'm an absolute beginner. What inexpensive boards/chips can I run it on? I already have a few ESP8266 and ESP32

[ourclock]

Hi Can seeeduino xiao be programed on MicroPython or CircuitPython?

[nidosun]

Thanks for the simple and clear explanations.

[kipcrossing]

I think the only reason I'd use a circuit python board would be if I wanted to do something on a tiny board or on the cheap.

[aplicarciencias]

Good explaining, thanks. I was in doubt about both.

[redikaak]

Whatever the two programs are, looping is the key

[pavelgromovikov]

Nice benches you have down there. Is it some system solution? Care to share the name? Thanks!

[ShyamD]

Is it possible to run a circuit python library for micropython ?

[livivy]

Thanks for the explanation! Very helpful

[omarcruz]

Great Video Sir.
So if I understood correctly, CircuitPython is more for academics and MicroPython for less academic things?
I would imagine that MicroPython can be used more broadly than Circuit Python? Right?
Thanks for the great job.

[akostadinov]

A few code example would have been a huge improvement.

[Ed.Caneda]

I like it short and specific topic video to avoid boredom. 💥