# PyPortal Halloween Countdown ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/149/medium800/circuitpython_led-pumpkins.jpg?1562951789) Halloween has a special place in the heart of most makers. Costumes and pranks are great places to put your maker skills to work. A bit of a downside is that it puts a deadline on your projects. This handy countdown project will let you keep an eye on how much time you have left. ## Parts ### Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display [Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) **PyPortal** , our easy-to-use IoT device that allows you to create all the things for the “Internet of Things” in minutes. Make custom touch screen interface GUIs, all open-source, and Python-powered using tinyJSON / APIs to get news, stock, weather, cat photos,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4116/guides) ![Front view of a Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display with a pyportal logo image on the display. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4116-00.jpeg) ## Additional Tools & Materials You may want to create the optional desk stand for your PyPortal Event Countdown Clock. For this you'll need: - [3D printer](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2673) - [Filament](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3731) - [PyPortal Stand model file](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3457290) - [M3 standoffs and screws](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816) If you don't have access to a 3D printer you can optionally use an online service such as 3D Hubs to have it printed for you on demand. ### Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit [Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816) You have a [Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333), but you need to mount it to your charming cardboard robot friend, eh? Not so easy if you don't have a set of standoffs!  In this kit comes: - 6 x M3 12mm brass hexagonal... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3816/guides) ![Angled shot of 6 stand offs from a Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3816-04.jpg) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/051/medium800/circuitpython_internet_of_things___iot_pyportalModel.jpg?1562802834) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/151/medium800/circuitpython_blinka-astro.jpg?1562951827) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/150/medium800/circuitpython_cappy.jpg?1562951814) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/152/medium800/circuitpython_minerva-robo.jpg?1562951885) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/153/medium800/circuitpython_crickit-robin.jpg?1562951904) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/155/medium800/circuitpython_blinka-unicorn.jpg?1562952061) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/156/medium800/circuitpython_mho.jpg?1562952232) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/157/medium800/circuitpython_adabot-bat.jpg?1562952347) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-halloween-countdown/install-circuitpython.md) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display [Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) **PyPortal** , our easy-to-use IoT device that allows you to create all the things for the “Internet of Things” in minutes. Make custom touch screen interface GUIs, all open-source, and Python-powered using tinyJSON / APIs to get news, stock, weather, cat photos,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4116/guides) ### Pink and Purple Braided USB A to Micro B Cable - 2 meter long [Pink and Purple Braided USB A to Micro B Cable - 2 meter long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4148) This cable is super-fashionable with a woven pink and purple Blinka-like pattern! First let's talk about the cover and over-molding. We got these in custom colors, and if you _have_ to have visible cables, then you might as well have the nicest fabric-bound... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4148) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4148/guides) ### Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit [Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816) You have a [Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333), but you need to mount it to your charming cardboard robot friend, eh? Not so easy if you don't have a set of standoffs!  In this kit comes: - 6 x M3 12mm brass hexagonal... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3816/guides) ### Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer [Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2673) The **Ultimaker 2+** is one of our favorite 3D printers on the market. It's a well-built open-source compact machine with an excellent UX. Every inch of the Ultimaker 2+ is designed to create the most effortless and reliable 3D printing experience ever!  No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2673) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2673/guides) ### PLA Filament for 3D Printers - 2.85mm Diameter - Silver - 1 Kg [PLA Filament for 3D Printers - 2.85mm Diameter - Silver - 1 Kg](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3731) Having a 3D printer without filament is sort of like having a regular printer without paper or ink. And while a lot of printers come with some filament there's a good chance you've been printing up a storm and want something new.  That's why we carry 3D printing... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3731) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3731/guides) ## Related Guides - [Adafruit PyPortal - IoT for CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-pyportal.md) - [Using LittlevGL with Adafruit Displays](https://learn.adafruit.com/using-littlevgl-with-adafruit-displays.md) - [PyPortal IoT Plant Monitor with AWS IoT and CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-iot-plant-monitor-with-aws-iot-and-circuitpython.md) - [Infinite Text Adventure](https://learn.adafruit.com/infinite-text-adventure.md) - [PyPortal Smart Thermometer with Analog Devices ADT7410, Adafruit IO and CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-smart-thermometer-with-analog-devices-adt7410-adafruit-io-and-circuitpython.md) - [PyPortal Air Quality Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-air-quality-display.md) - [CircuitPython Minesweeper Game](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-pyportal-minesweeper-game.md) - [PyPortal Weather Station](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-weather-station.md) - [A Floppy Thumb Drive with a Color File Icon Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/a-floppy-thumb-drive-with-a-color-file-icon-display.md) - [PyPortal Wall Mount](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-wall-mount.md) - [Using Dashblock to Create Custom APIs for PyPortal](https://learn.adafruit.com/using-dashblock-to-create-custom-apis-for-pyportal.md) - [CircuitPython Turtle Graphics](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-turtle-graphics.md) - [PyPortal Cutefuzz Image Viewer](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-cutefuzz-image-viewer.md) - [PyPortal Word of the Day Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-word-of-the-day-display.md) - [AdaBox 011](https://learn.adafruit.com/adabox011.md) - [Getting Started with Braille Output for CircuitPython REPL](https://learn.adafruit.com/getting-started-braille-output-circuitpython-repl.md)