The Circuit Playground Bluefruit is packed full of features like Bluetooth and NeoPixel LEDs. Now that you have CircuitPython installed on your Circuit Playground Bluefruit, you'll need to install a base set of CircuitPython libraries to use the features of the board with CircuitPython.
Follow these steps to get the necessary libraries installed.
Installing CircuitPython Libraries on Circuit Playground Bluefruit
If you do not already have a lib folder on your CIRCUITPY drive, create one now.
Then, download the CircuitPython library bundle that matches your version of CircuitPython from CircuitPython.org.
Once inside, you'll find a lengthy list of folders and .mpy files. To install a CircuitPython library, you drag the file or folder from the bundle lib folder to the lib folder on your CIRCUITPY drive.
Copy the following folders and files from the bundle lib folder to the lib folder on your CIRCUITPY drive:
- adafruit_ble
- adafruit_bluefruit_connect
- adafruit_bus_device
- adafruit_circuitplayground
- adafruit_gizmo
- adafruit_hid
- adafruit_lis3dh.mpy
- adafruit_thermistor.mpy
- neopixel.mpy
Your lib folder should look like the image on the left.
Now you're all set to use CircuitPython with the features of the Circuit Playground Bluefruit!
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