How about children learning miceopython now? Is it worth learning?

littleshrimp

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I want to teach my kids programming recently. The combination of software and hardware is more interesting. I thought of micropython. Do you know how to get started with it? Is it troublesome to transplant the board by yourself?

dcexpert

It is not difficult to get started, and it has good support for stm32F4 and ESP32.

However, it is recommended to start with graphical programming, which is more interesting. Use Microsoft MakeCode and drag and drop building blocks for programming.

nmg

From the title, "miceopython" , I thought there was a new derivative language

吾妻思萌

Directly learn Python and then have a solid foundation in digital electronics, combined with the underlying bit byte knowledge, and beat 90% of your peers

littleshrimp

dcexpert published on 2024-8-8 09:58 It is not difficult to get started, and it supports stm32F4 and ESP32 well. However, it is recommended to start with graphical programming, which is more interesting. Use...

I don't really want my children to learn graphical programming. I think it is useless. They will have to transition to writing code soon. I don't know if my understanding is correct?

littleshrimp

nmg posted on 2024-8-8 10:28 In the title, miceopython, I thought there was a new derivative language

My hands were shaking and my eyesight wasn't working well. I didn't see it.

littleshrimp

Azuma Simeng posted on 2024-8-8 11:14 Directly learn Python and then have a solid foundation in digital electronics, combined with the underlying bit byte knowledge, and beat 90% of your peers

I don't quite understand how to use Python to interact with hardware?

wangerxian

It should be OK to do the board porting yourself, but if you want an already supported chip, you should just change the pinout and configuration.

wangerxian

littleshrimp posted on 2024-8-8 12:12 I don't quite understand how to use Python to interact with hardware?

It seems that it is also a control register in the end, but it is packaged a lot.

吾妻思萌

Azuma Simeng posted on 2024-8-8 11:14 Directly learn Python and then have a solid foundation in digital electronics, combined with the underlying bit byte knowledge, and beat 90% of your peers

I don’t quite understand how to use Python to interact with hardware?

Wait, I will send you a Python-controlled car and a game controller, which is very fun.

littleshrimp

Azuma Simeng posted on 2024-8-8 14:13 I don't quite understand how to use Python to interact with hardware? Wait, I'll send you a Python-controlled car and a game console...

Is Python running directly in the MCU?

dcexpert

littleshrimp posted on 2024-8-8 12:05 I don’t really want my kids to learn graphical programming. I think it’s useless. They will have to transition to writing code in a while. Am I right?

Personally, I feel that interest is the most important thing. Only if you are interested in it, you will have motivation to learn any programming method or language. Otherwise, the effect may not be good. Children and adults think differently.

When programming graphics, corresponding codes are actually generated. It is faster to learn with a reference, which is especially helpful in the introductory stage.

littleshrimp

dcexpert posted on 2024-8-8 17:18 Personally, I feel that interest is the most important thing. If you are interested first, you will have motivation no matter which programming method or language you learn. Otherwise, the effect may not be good. Children and...

Can MakeCode be ported to your own hardware?

dcexpert

littleshrimp posted on 2024-8-8 17:36 Can makecode be ported to your own hardware?

Yes. MakeCode has multiple versions. In addition to the microbit version, there is also

• Maker makecode (Adafruit Maker Edition)
• Circuit Playground Express Edition
• Minecraft Special Edition
• Arcade makecode (Handheld version)
• LEGO (Lego version)
• Cue
• brainpad

Versions such as , support SAM D21/D51, STM32F4, etc. The makecode official also has porting instructions.

tryisbest

If you just want to learn about microcontrollers, then ARDUINO is enough.

littleshrimp

dcexpert published on 2024-8-8 20:09 Yes. There are multiple versions of makecode. In addition to the microbit version, there is also Maker makecode (Adafruit Maker Edition) Circu ...

Thanks for understanding

littleshrimp

tryisbest posted on 2024-8-9 02:33 If you just want to learn about microcontrollers, then ARDUINO is enough

I have been refunded by Arduino and can't even install the tools

xutong

dcexpert posted on 2024-8-8 20:09 Yes. There are multiple versions of makecode. In addition to the microbit version, there is also Maker makecode (Adafruit Maker Edition) Circu ...

This is the first time I heard about this tool.

anning865

dcexpert posted on 2024-8-8 20:09 Yes. There are multiple versions of makecode. In addition to the microbit version, there is also Maker makecode (Adafruit Maker Edition) Circu ...

I've learned a lesson. The moderator can consider publishing another book.

dcexpert

anning865 posted on 2024-8-10 13:44 I have learned a lesson. The moderator can consider publishing another book

You don't need to read a book to learn MakeCode. It is enough to read the tutorials and demos that come with the software.