<P class=MHHeader style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 12pt"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman","serif"'><STRONG>Build and program your own electronics projects with MicroPython in no time!<?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></STRONG></SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormalCxSpFirst style="MARGIN: auto auto 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-add-space: auto"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman","serif"'>This practical guide offers a </SPAN><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>hands-on i</SPAN><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman","serif"'>ntroduction to Python-based microcontroller programming with MicroPython and the open-source Pyboard hardware platform. The book shows, step-by-step, how to set up and interface with the board, install the necessary software, and develop custom MicroPython programs.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: auto auto 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-add-space: auto"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman","serif"; BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 1pt; BACKGROUND: white; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 1pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 1pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in'>Written by an experienced hobbyist, <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Python for Microcontrollers: </I></SPAN><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman","serif"'>Getting Started with MicroPython and Pyboard</SPAN></I><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman","serif"'> features start-to-finish, DIY projects that clearly demonstrate each technique. You will learn how to use the b<SPAN style="BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt; BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 1pt; BACKGROUND: white; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 1pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 1pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in">uilt-in sensor, store data to an SD card, control the LCD and matrix keyboard, interface with the Web—even build a cool robotic car! From there, you will discover how to assemble, program, and troubleshoot all kinds of entertaining and practical projects of your own.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT face="Times New Roman">• Serves both as a hobbyists’ guide and as an introduction for engineers and techs <BR>• Features clear explanations, well-illustrated examples, and hands-on projects<BR>• Written in clear, easy-to-follow language by an experienced maker</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P>