--- product_id: 103709821 title: "Getting Started with Adafruit Circuit Playground Express: The Multipurpose Learning and Development Board with Built-In LEDs, Sensors, and Accelerometer" price: "881861₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/103709821-getting-started-with-adafruit-circuit-playground-express-the-multipurpose-learning store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # Getting Started with Adafruit Circuit Playground Express: The Multipurpose Learning and Development Board with Built-In LEDs, Sensors, and Accelerometer **Price:** 881861₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Getting Started with Adafruit Circuit Playground Express: The Multipurpose Learning and Development Board with Built-In LEDs, Sensors, and Accelerometer - **How much does it cost?** 881861₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/103709821-getting-started-with-adafruit-circuit-playground-express-the-multipurpose-learning) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Getting Started with Adafruit Circuit Playground Express: The Multipurpose Learning and Development Board with Built-In LEDs, Sensors, and Accelerometer [Barela, Anne] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Getting Started with Adafruit Circuit Playground Express: The Multipurpose Learning and Development Board with Built-In LEDs, Sensors, and Accelerometer Review: Educators/Newbiees Wanting to Start w/Microcontrollers/Making? Start Here! - Tech Educators - this is for you! As a college professor teaching non-technical students in a freshman core class, I've been looking for a platform to empower students (from our techies to our technophobes) as creators without getting bogged down by heavy overhead such as wiring, soldering, resistors, Arduino programming, or Raspberry Pi. The Circuit Playground Express (CPX) is a low cost ($25) computing platform loaded with lights, sensors (sound, light, motion, temperature), and more. This book is the perfect introduction for anyone interested in learning the CPX platform. The book covers the easy-to-advanced three major CPX programming platforms: the Make Code - Scratch-like drag-and-drop block programming that's available in a browser (hence cross-platform & also with side-by-side JavaScript creation), CircuitPython (the CPX integrates w/the free, cross-platform Mu coding environment that can graph directly from CPX sensors in real-time, and offers REPL code execution), and also the Arduino (C++-like) platform, which is more complex, but has a HUGE amount of coding examples. While the book isn't meant to be a comprehensive reference, it walks the reader through all three of these major programming platforms, with lots of fun projects. You'll learn enough to branch out on your own and leverage the vast amount of resources on the Internet. The author, Mike B, regularly creates content on the Adafruit website, as well. This book + the Circuit Playground Express is highly recommended for those seeking a first-step into making/hardware hacking/open-source hardware, and the platform is a wonderful learn-to-program tool. But know that the CPX is robust enough that you won't long for other tools anytime soon. The CPX can be integrated into other hardware w/out soldering, such as a Robotics platform, strings of programmable color "Neopixel" LED lights (which I gave students in easy-to-connect alligator-clip versions), wearables, and more. The book, when coupled with CPX hardware, is your on-ramp to STEM superpowers. Its timing was perfect for me, allowing me to prep transformative class exercises and learning examples as I tried out the CPX for the first time w/my students. It's been a huge hit. Plus, Adafruit's founder is a role-model for all, and a much-needed inspiration inspiring female STEM students. Review: A useful starting place. - If you have never programmed, this book will guide you through getting started. If you have previous experience, the links in the book can save hours of searching. The reason I bought this book was I started with YouTube videos, which are time-consuming and only cover one topic. This book gives you a 360 overview in a short amount of time. You still have to learn Python and / or C++ to understand why your own code fails. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #299,208 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Optoelectronics #7 in Electronic Sensors #230 in Python Programming | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (94) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 1680454889 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1680454888 | | Item Weight | 10.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 254 pages | | Publication date | October 9, 2018 | | Publisher | Make Community, LLC | ## Images ![Getting Started with Adafruit Circuit Playground Express: The Multipurpose Learning and Development Board with Built-In LEDs, Sensors, and Accelerometer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JDE5afeYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Educators/Newbiees Wanting to Start w/Microcontrollers/Making? Start Here! *by H***S on October 2, 2018* Tech Educators - this is for you! As a college professor teaching non-technical students in a freshman core class, I've been looking for a platform to empower students (from our techies to our technophobes) as creators without getting bogged down by heavy overhead such as wiring, soldering, resistors, Arduino programming, or Raspberry Pi. The Circuit Playground Express (CPX) is a low cost ($25) computing platform loaded with lights, sensors (sound, light, motion, temperature), and more. This book is the perfect introduction for anyone interested in learning the CPX platform. The book covers the easy-to-advanced three major CPX programming platforms: the Make Code - Scratch-like drag-and-drop block programming that's available in a browser (hence cross-platform & also with side-by-side JavaScript creation), CircuitPython (the CPX integrates w/the free, cross-platform Mu coding environment that can graph directly from CPX sensors in real-time, and offers REPL code execution), and also the Arduino (C++-like) platform, which is more complex, but has a HUGE amount of coding examples. While the book isn't meant to be a comprehensive reference, it walks the reader through all three of these major programming platforms, with lots of fun projects. You'll learn enough to branch out on your own and leverage the vast amount of resources on the Internet. The author, Mike B, regularly creates content on the Adafruit website, as well. This book + the Circuit Playground Express is highly recommended for those seeking a first-step into making/hardware hacking/open-source hardware, and the platform is a wonderful learn-to-program tool. But know that the CPX is robust enough that you won't long for other tools anytime soon. The CPX can be integrated into other hardware w/out soldering, such as a Robotics platform, strings of programmable color "Neopixel" LED lights (which I gave students in easy-to-connect alligator-clip versions), wearables, and more. The book, when coupled with CPX hardware, is your on-ramp to STEM superpowers. Its timing was perfect for me, allowing me to prep transformative class exercises and learning examples as I tried out the CPX for the first time w/my students. It's been a huge hit. Plus, Adafruit's founder is a role-model for all, and a much-needed inspiration inspiring female STEM students. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A useful starting place. *by G***Y on June 18, 2024* If you have never programmed, this book will guide you through getting started. If you have previous experience, the links in the book can save hours of searching. The reason I bought this book was I started with YouTube videos, which are time-consuming and only cover one topic. This book gives you a 360 overview in a short amount of time. You still have to learn Python and / or C++ to understand why your own code fails. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Teacher Resource *by R***N on September 25, 2019* So far I have read the first 4 chapters and I have the book an excellent tool for teachers new to the CPX, as it is a great guide for developing curriculum. My only complaint is the graphics are too small to actually view for quick reference. After following the book's step-by-step activities and assigning students similar projects it's no big deal to extend their learning and developing their analytical problem solving skills. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/103709821-getting-started-with-adafruit-circuit-playground-express-the-multipurpose-learning](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/103709821-getting-started-with-adafruit-circuit-playground-express-the-multipurpose-learning) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*