Building CircuitPython How to Add a New Board to CircuitPython

Building CircuitPython

How to build CircuitPython yourself on different platforms

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by Dan Halbert
published April 26, 2018, last edited May 26, 2026
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How to Add a New Board to CircuitPython

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