Compiling mPython to an Executable, RP2040, ESP32

[mitch0s]

Hello,

I've had a look around and can't see anyone else asking the same question, so here goes.

Is it possible to build a MicroPython project into an executable (e.g. UF2) that can be flashed to my microcontroller (RP2040)?

It just makes things a lot easier once my project moves from a development stage, requiring frequent bug fixes, to a implemented stage, only requires an update when a new feature is released, I just need to re-flash the firmware.

Cheers

[peterhinch]

See frozen bytecode. tl;dr You can create a build containing all your MP modules. To make the MP code run at boot requires main.py to kick it off, typically with

import my_main_module

I'm not sure if current MP allows main.py to be frozen, but if not there is a simple solution.

[mitch0s]

Cheers :)