AEMICS PYg boards MicroPython Module User Guide

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AEMICS PYg boards MicroPython Module User Guide

Welcome to the Quick-start guide for PYg boards! In this guide, we will explain how to get started with Visual Studio Code in a few steps.

This Quick-start covers programming the PYg board using Visual Studio Code. Other IDEs could be used.

Actions

Connect the PYg board to the pc

Actions

Go to code.visualstudio.com
Download the version for your operating system
Install Visual Studio Code
Go to NodeJS.org
Download and install the version for your operating system
In Visual Studio Code go to Extensions ** and search for Python** , click the install button
In the same Extension window, search for Pymakr and install
Your PYg board will now show up on the Pymakr Console
In the Pymakr Console type: ****, got a respond? Congratulations, your IDE is set up correctly

Actions

Fill in the following code into the Shell to toggle the onboard LED on or off via REPL

To let the onboard LED blink repeatedly, a new project has to be created

Create a new folder on your computer
Copy main.py and boot.py from the PYg board into the created folder
In VS Code go to File > Open Folder… and open your folder
Now copy the following code to main.py
Click on More Actions… and press Pymakr > Run current file
The code will now run. To let the PYg board run code automatically when powered, main.py has to be uploaded to the board
Click on More Actions… and press Pymakr > Upload project Congratulations! You can now program your PYg Board!

Execute code after boot-up

boot.py will run on boot-up and can run arbitrary Python, but it is best to keep it minimal main.py is the main script and will run after boot.py

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