Code.org Circuit Playground Express Educators' Pack

For many years, instructors and teachers have asked us to come up with a better way to teach programming and electronics. The Code.org Circuit Playground Express Educators' Pack includes 15 Circuit Playground Express development boards and essential accessories for getting started, ideal for classrooms and workshops.

The Circuit Playground Express combines a powerful ATSAMD21G18 microcontroller with full Code.org CS Discoveries, MakeCode, CircuitPython, and Arduino support. Features include built-in sensors, inputs and outputs, a round form factor designed for alligator clip use - no soldering or sewing required - and USB power and programming.

This pack supports teaching the physical computing unit of the Code.org CS Discoveries curriculum and is suitable for instructors using MakeCode, Arduino, or CircuitPython.

Pack Includes:

• 15 x Circuit Playground Express (black or green PCB, programmed with Firmata for Code.org compatibility)
• 15 x USB cable - A/MicroB - 3ft
• 10 x Small Alligator Clip Test Lead (set of 12)
• 12 x Adafruit LED Sequins - Multicolor Pack of 5

Circuit Playground Express Features:

• 10 x Mini NeoPixels (any color)
• Triple-axis accelerometer motion sensor (LIS3DH) with tap and free-fall detection
• Temperature sensor (thermistor)
• Light sensor (phototransistor) with color and pulse sensing capabilities
• Sound sensor (MEMS microphone)
• Mini speaker with class D amplifier
• 2 Push buttons (A and B), 1 slide switch
• Infrared receiver and transmitter for remote controls and sensor applications
• 8 alligator-clip-friendly input/output pins including I2C, UART, analog input, PWM output
• 7 capacitive touch pads and 1 true analog output
• Green ON LED and red #13 LED for status
• Reset button
• ATSAMD21 ARM Cortex M0 Processor at 3.3V, 48MHz
• 2MB SPI Flash storage
• MicroUSB port for programming and debugging
• USB port supports serial, keyboard, mouse, joystick, and MIDI functionality

Check out our detailed guide with a tour of Circuit Playground Express and details on getting started using MakeCode, CircuitPython, or Arduino.

Please note: Due to parts shortages, the pack may include black or green PCB Circuit Playground Express boards; functionality is identical regardless of color.