MicroPython
where is is possible to get a uPython board from nowadays? #11102
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Where is it possible to buy a board running MicroPython nowadays? When I go to https://store.micropython.org, every single board is sold out, with no hints as to availability. Presumably this is still due to a chip shortage (digikey.com confirms no availability of any of the MCUs) -- but is there a workaround while we wait for parts to be available at some undetermined date? Do most people buy an Arduino or other board and then re-flash it as MicroPython? Background: I'm starting to prepare to teach a course in September in building embedded medical devices, and am deciding whether it's reasonable to do it with MicroPython. But if there are no boards, then the answer is clear :-( |
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There are plenty of platforms other than STM. For many applications the Pico and Pico W are highly cost effective; the ESP32 variants are also worth a look. See the download page to get an idea of available ports. |
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Makes sense, thanks. |
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@grodstein there are a couple of us that use MicroPython professionally for medical device development, please reach out if we can help! |
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thanks! I will for sure. |
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There are plenty of platforms other than STM. For many applications the Pico and Pico W are highly cost effective; the ESP32 variants are also worth a look. See the download page to get an idea of available ports.