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Learn how to get started with MicroPython development in this 11-minute tutorial video that covers the complete workflow from flashing firmware to running code on microcontroller boards. Follow along as SparkFun embedded software engineer Malcolm demonstrates the essential steps for MicroPython development, including flashing firmware using board-specific tools or the SparkFun MicroPython Firmware Updater, utilizing the REPL interface with MPremote for interactive programming, uploading and executing Python scripts on your microcontroller board, installing libraries and packages for extended functionality, and setting up professional development environments like Thonny IDE and PyCharm with MicroPython plugins. Discover how to work with popular boards such as ESP32 and Raspberry Pi Pico, and explore practical sensor demonstrations using SparkFun's Qwiic ecosystem. Master the transition from a blank microcontroller board to a fully functional MicroPython development setup, complete with code examples and hands-on demonstrations that will prepare you for embedded systems programming with Python.
