# Using micro:bit and CRICKIT with MicroPython ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/075/569/medium800/micropython_picture2.png?1557524489) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/075/701/medium800thumb/micropython_ezgif-5-8a39b83eb1eb.jpg?1557936767) The Adafruit CRICKIT for micro:bit is a very nifty add-on. With it, you can extend the capabilities of the micro:bit to include additional inputs/outputs, capacitive touch input, servo control and DC motor control. These functions can be accessed via the Arduino IDE with the following tutorials: - [Micro:bit with Arduino](https://learn.adafruit.com/use-micro-bit-with-arduino/overview) - [Introducing Adafruit Crickit](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-crickit-creative-robotic-interactive-construction-kit/arduino-code) This guide presents **using CRICKIT functions via MicroPython**. MicroPython was started by author Damien George to allow Python programming on microcontrollers like the micro:bit. CircuitPython is a fork of MicroPython that Adafruit started to make Python on microcontrollers easier for beginners. Unfortunately, CircuitPython will not fit onto the limited memory of the micro:bit.  There are significant differences between MicroPython and CircuitPython. This tutorial focuses on using MicroPython on micro:bit with an Adafruit CRICKIT robotics controller attached. ## Parts Featured ### Adafruit CRICKIT for micro:bit [Adafruit CRICKIT for micro:bit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3928) Sometimes we wonder if robotics engineers ever watch movies. If they did, they'd know that making robots into servants always ends up in a robot rebellion. Why even go down that path? Here at Adafruit, we believe in making robots our  **friends!** So if you find... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3928) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3928/guides) ![Angled shot of a Adafruit CRICKIT for micro:bit connected to a black squared board.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3928-01.jpg) Featured ### USB A/Micro Cable - 2m [USB A/Micro Cable - 2m](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2185) This is your standard USB A-Plug to Micro-USB cable. It's 2 meters long so you'll have plenty of cord to work with for those longer extensions. Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2185) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2185/guides) ![USB Cable with Type A and Micro B ends](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/2185-00.jpg) Featured ### 5V 2A (2000mA) switching power supply - UL Listed [5V 2A (2000mA) switching power supply - UL Listed](https://www.adafruit.com/product/276) This is an FCC/CE certified and UL listed power supply. Need a lot of 5V power? This switching supply gives a clean regulated 5V output at up to 2000mA. 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 you can pick one... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/276) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/276/guides) ![Angled shot of power supply.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/276-06.jpg) A breadboard and some parts are used to demonstrate certain functions - feel free to only get the parts you may want to use for your project. ### Half Sized Premium Breadboard - 400 Tie Points [Half Sized Premium Breadboard - 400 Tie Points](https://www.adafruit.com/product/64) This is a cute, half-size breadboard with 400 tie points, good for small projects. It's 3.25" x 2.2" / 8.3cm x 5.5cm with a standard double-strip in the middle and two power rails on both sides. You can pull the power rails off easily to make the breadboard as... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/64) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/64/guides) ![Angled shot of half-size solderless breadboard with red and black power lines.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/64-06.jpg) ### Micro servo [Micro servo](https://www.adafruit.com/product/169) Tiny little servo can rotate approximately 180 degrees (90 in each direction) and works just like the standard kinds you're used to but _smaller_. You can use any servo code, hardware, or library to control these servos. Good for beginners who want to make stuff move without... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/169) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/169/guides) ![Micro servo with three pin cable](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/169-06.jpg) ### DC Toy / Hobby Motor - 130 Size [DC Toy / Hobby Motor - 130 Size](https://www.adafruit.com/product/711) These are standard '130 size' DC hobby motors. They come with a wider operating range than most toy motors: from 4.5 to 9VDC instead of 1.5-4.5V. This range makes them perfect for controlling with an Adafruit Motor Shield, or with an Arduino where you are more likely to have 5 or 9V... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/711) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/711/guides) ![DC Toy Hobby Motor ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/711-06.jpg) ### Breadboard trim potentiometer [Breadboard trim potentiometer](https://www.adafruit.com/product/356) These are our favorite trim pots, perfect for breadboarding and prototyping. They have a long grippy adjustment knob and with 0.1" spacing, they plug into breadboards or perfboards with ease. This is the same pot that comes with our character LCDs and tutorial... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/356) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/356/guides) ![Breadboard friendly trim potentiometer](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/356-03.jpg) ### Diffused 5mm LED Pack - 5 LEDs each in 5 Colors - 25 Pack [Diffused 5mm LED Pack - 5 LEDs each in 5 Colors - 25 Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4203) Need some indicators? We are big fans of these diffused LEDs. They are fairly bright, so they can be seen in daytime, and from any angle. They go easily into a breadboard and will add that extra zing to your project. Now you can get a pack of 25 with 5 different colors - Pack of... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4203) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4203/guides) ![scattered pile of multi colored unlit LEDs ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4203-02.jpg) ### Tactile Button switch (6mm) x 20 pack [Tactile Button switch (6mm) x 20 pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/367) Little clicky switches are standard input "buttons" on electronic projects. These work best in a PCB but [can be used on a solderless breadboard as shown in this tutorial](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-arduino-lesson-6-digital-inputs?view=all). The pins are normally... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/367) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/367/guides) ![angled shot of 20 6mm mini tactile button switches.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/367-01.jpg) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/using-micro-bit-and-crickit-with-micropython/installing-micropython-on-the-micro-bit.md) ## Guide Products ### BBC micro:bit [BBC micro:bit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3530) The British Invasion is here! No, not music...microcontrollers! New to the USA is the newest and _easiest_ way to learn programming and electronics - the **BBC micro:bit**. Designed specifically for kids and beginners, the  **micro:bit**  is a... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3530) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3530/guides) ### Adafruit CRICKIT for micro:bit [Adafruit CRICKIT for micro:bit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3928) Sometimes we wonder if robotics engineers ever watch movies. If they did, they'd know that making robots into servants always ends up in a robot rebellion. Why even go down that path? Here at Adafruit, we believe in making robots our  **friends!** So if you find... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3928) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3928/guides) ### USB A/Micro Cable - 2m [USB A/Micro Cable - 2m](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2185) This is your standard USB A-Plug to Micro-USB cable. It's 2 meters long so you'll have plenty of cord to work with for those longer extensions. Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2185) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2185/guides) ### 5V 2A (2000mA) switching power supply - UL Listed [5V 2A (2000mA) switching power supply - UL Listed](https://www.adafruit.com/product/276) This is an FCC/CE certified and UL listed power supply. Need a lot of 5V power? This switching supply gives a clean regulated 5V output at up to 2000mA. 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 you can pick one... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/276) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/276/guides) ### Half Sized Premium Breadboard - 400 Tie Points [Half Sized Premium Breadboard - 400 Tie Points](https://www.adafruit.com/product/64) This is a cute, half-size breadboard with 400 tie points, good for small projects. It's 3.25" x 2.2" / 8.3cm x 5.5cm with a standard double-strip in the middle and two power rails on both sides. You can pull the power rails off easily to make the breadboard as... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/64) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/64/guides) ### Micro servo [Micro servo](https://www.adafruit.com/product/169) Tiny little servo can rotate approximately 180 degrees (90 in each direction) and works just like the standard kinds you're used to but _smaller_. You can use any servo code, hardware, or library to control these servos. Good for beginners who want to make stuff move without... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/169) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/169/guides) ### DC Toy / Hobby Motor - 130 Size [DC Toy / Hobby Motor - 130 Size](https://www.adafruit.com/product/711) These are standard '130 size' DC hobby motors. They come with a wider operating range than most toy motors: from 4.5 to 9VDC instead of 1.5-4.5V. This range makes them perfect for controlling with an Adafruit Motor Shield, or with an Arduino where you are more likely to have 5 or 9V... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/711) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/711/guides) ### Breadboard trim potentiometer [Breadboard trim potentiometer](https://www.adafruit.com/product/356) These are our favorite trim pots, perfect for breadboarding and prototyping. They have a long grippy adjustment knob and with 0.1" spacing, they plug into breadboards or perfboards with ease. This is the same pot that comes with our character LCDs and tutorial... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/356) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/356/guides) ## Related Guides - [Automatic Cat Treat Dispenser](https://learn.adafruit.com/automatic-cat-treat-dispenser.md) - [Adafruit Feather HUZZAH ESP8266](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather-huzzah-esp8266.md) - [Color Remote with Circuit Playground Bluefruit](https://learn.adafruit.com/color-remote-with-circuit-playground-bluefruit.md) - [Circuit Playground Express Sugar Glider](https://learn.adafruit.com/cpx-sugar-glider.md) - [Ambient Color Control Pad](https://learn.adafruit.com/ambient-color-controller.md) - [Magical Light-up Dreidel](https://learn.adafruit.com/magical-light-up-dreidel.md) - [Adafruit CRICKIT HAT for Raspberry Pi Linux Computers](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-crickit-hat-for-raspberry-pi-linux-computers.md) - [Mini VOTE Keyboard](https://learn.adafruit.com/vote-keyboard.md) - [Schluff - The Sleep Monitor](https://learn.adafruit.com/schluff-the-oshw-sleep-monitor.md) - [Faderwave Synthesizer](https://learn.adafruit.com/faderwave-synthesizer.md) - [Re-MakeCode the Classics: Arkanoid](https://learn.adafruit.com/re-makecode-the-classics-arkanoid.md) - [Makey Paper Craft ](https://learn.adafruit.com/makey-paper-craft.md) - [Tilt Controlled Marble Maze](https://learn.adafruit.com/tilt-controlled-marble-maze.md) - [Crickit Paddle Wheel Boat](https://learn.adafruit.com/crickit-boat.md) - [Buttermilk Boat with Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/boat-with-circuit-playground-express.md)