Embedded Python: MicroPython Is Amazing
MicroPython, turning 11, enables interactive microcontroller control with REPL. Offers libraries for networking and JSON. User-friendly for projects, not ideal for high-performance needs. Popular for Python-based embedded programming.
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MicroPython, celebrating its 11th birthday, offers a versatile platform for hacking and development. With its REPL feature, users can interactively explore and control their microcontrollers, making tasks like debugging and prototyping more efficient. The platform provides access to a wide range of libraries, simplifying tasks such as network requests and JSON parsing. While MicroPython may not be suitable for all scenarios, especially those requiring extreme performance or low power consumption, it offers a user-friendly environment for developing projects. The platform's flexibility and ease of use have attracted users to experiment with interactive coding and hardware exploration. Additionally, MicroPython's compatibility with various microcontrollers and its support for additional functionalities like PIO and USB-HID make it a valuable tool for diverse projects. Despite some limitations and personal preferences, MicroPython continues to be a popular choice for embedded programming enthusiasts looking to leverage the power of Python in their projects.
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7 commentsAll the examples I've found seem to center around doing things interactively in the CLI. Do people write code like that? I write a lot of python and I maybe interact directly with a REPL for 5 minutes in a month.
There was no good tooling for managing a set of script files on the embedded device, and as soon as I had something mildly complex (on a ESP32, consuming from MQTT and writing to a serial device), I started hitting OOM errors. I rewrote a bunch of stuff to not use classes, which helped a bit, and then wound up giving up.
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