# PyPortal Oblique Strategies ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/073/546/medium800/circuitpython_cards1-850.jpg?1553226908) [Oblique Strategies](http://www.rtqe.net/ObliqueStrategies/) is a deck of cards created by a composer ( **Brian Eno** ) and a painter ( **Peter Schmidt** ), originally released in 1975. Each card contains text intended to **aid in the creative process**  through question, instruction, or simply presenting a concept. You can purchase a physical deck of Oblique Strategies from [Enoshop here](https://www.enoshop.co.uk/product/oblique-strategies?filter=Oblique%20Strategies). ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/073/547/medium800/circuitpython_in-hand.jpg?1553227441) This project uses the **Pyportal** to create an electronic deck of Oblique Strategies you can keep at the ready on your desktop. You'll be able view a **random strategy** by simply **pressing** the Pyportal's  **touchscreen**. ## 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) ### USB cable - USB A to Micro-B [USB cable - USB A to Micro-B](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) This here is your standard A to micro-B USB cable, for USB 1.1 or 2.0. Perfect for connecting a PC to your Metro, Feather, Raspberry Pi or other dev-board or microcontroller Approximately 3 feet / 1 meter long Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/592/guides) ![USB cable - USB A to Micro-B - 3 foot long](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/592-01.jpg) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-oblique-strategies/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) ### USB cable - USB A to Micro-B [USB cable - USB A to Micro-B](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) This here is your standard A to micro-B USB cable, for USB 1.1 or 2.0. Perfect for connecting a PC to your Metro, Feather, Raspberry Pi or other dev-board or microcontroller Approximately 3 feet / 1 meter long Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/592/guides) ### Adafruit PyPortal Desktop Stand Enclosure Kit [Adafruit PyPortal Desktop Stand Enclosure Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4146) PyPortal is our easy-to-use IoT device that allows you to create all the things for the “Internet of Things” in minutes. Create little pocket universes of joy that connect to something good. And now that you've made a cool internet-connected project... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4146) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4146/guides) ### 5V 1A (1000mA) USB port power supply - UL Listed [5V 1A (1000mA) USB port power supply - UL Listed](https://www.adafruit.com/product/501) Need a USB jack for charging or powering a project, but don't want to lug around a computer? This switching supply gives a clean regulated output at up to 1000mA! 110 or 240 input, so it works in any country. The plugs are "US 2-prong" style so you may need a plug adapter, but... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/501) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/501/guides) ### 5V 2.5A Switching Power Supply with 20AWG MicroUSB Cable [5V 2.5A Switching Power Supply with 20AWG MicroUSB Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1995) Our all-in-one 5V 2.5 Amp + MicroUSB cable power adapter is the perfect choice for powering single-board computers like Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, or anything else that's power-hungry! This adapter was specifically designed to provide 5.25V, not 5V, but we still call it a 5V USB... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1995) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1995/guides) ## Related Guides - [Adafruit PyPortal - IoT for CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-pyportal.md) - [PyPortal Google Calendar Event Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-google-calendar-event-display.md) - [IoT Power Outlet with CircuitPython and Adafruit IO](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-io-a-c-power-relay.md) - [CircuitPython Minesweeper Game](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-pyportal-minesweeper-game.md) - [PyPortal Halloween Countdown](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-halloween-countdown.md) - [PyPortal NASA Image of the Day Viewer](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-nasa-image-of-the-day-viewer.md) - [PyPortal Case](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-case.md) - [PyPortal ISS Tracker](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-iss-tracker.md) - [Infinite Text Adventure](https://learn.adafruit.com/infinite-text-adventure.md) - [Cleveland Museum of Art PyPortal Frame](https://learn.adafruit.com/cleveland-museum-of-art-pyportal-frame.md) - [PyPortal New New New Product Viewer](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-new-new-new-product-viewer.md) - [PyPortal Twitter Follows Trophy](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-twitter-follows-trophy.md) - [Using LittlevGL with Adafruit Displays](https://learn.adafruit.com/using-littlevgl-with-adafruit-displays.md) - [PyPortal Quarantine Clock](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-quarantine-clock.md) - [AdaBox 011](https://learn.adafruit.com/adabox011.md)