# Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

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## [Load sketch via bluetooth onto adafruit feather](https://forum.makecode.com/t/load-sketch-via-bluetooth-onto-adafruit-feather/7982)

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**Author:** [@jcafiero](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jcafiero)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/load-sketch-via-bluetooth-onto-adafruit-feather/7982 "2021-05-10T15:50:03Z")

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Not sure if this is the right place to ask but I’ll shoot anyways. I’m working on a project and wanted to figure out if its possible to load sketches onto the fethear using bluetooth? I have a Feather M0 Bluefruit LE &…

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## [Adafruit Circuit Playground express and Adafruit min IR remote control](https://forum.makecode.com/t/adafruit-circuit-playground-express-and-adafruit-min-ir-remote-control/7143)

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**Author:** [@TinkeringTech](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TinkeringTech)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/adafruit-circuit-playground-express-and-adafruit-min-ir-remote-control/7143 "2021-04-28T15:49:35Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to use the Adafruit mini IR remote contro https://www.adafruit.com/product/389l with the Circuit Playground express. The On infrared receive does not register a button press. How can I get it to work? Ap…

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## [CPX Chromebook Issue](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cpx-chromebook-issue/5823)

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**Author:** [@timber](https://forum.makecode.com/u/timber)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cpx-chromebook-issue/5823 "2021-01-29T02:09:29Z")

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Is there a known issue with CPX connecting to Chromebooks? I am running a distance learning program, and I have received multiple reports from kids that their CPX is not connecting automatically to their Chromebook machi…

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## [What Display works for AdaFruit Feather M4](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-display-works-for-adafruit-feather-m4/5830)

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**Author:** [@imk](https://forum.makecode.com/u/imk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-display-works-for-adafruit-feather-m4/5830 "2021-01-28T01:19:08Z")

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Hello, Well i just found this project and am amazed at a great leap forward it is and just wonder if it really works. I have not ordered a board yet up but was thinking of getting a few adafruit Feather M4’s to dabble …

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## [Regression: analogWrite to A0](https://forum.makecode.com/t/regression-analogwrite-to-a0/5725)

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**Author:** [@smagoun](https://forum.makecode.com/u/smagoun)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/regression-analogwrite-to-a0/5725 "2021-01-24T15:38:35Z")

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Calling pins.A0.analogWrite(0) reliably crashes the CPX. analogWrite to other pins is fine. There are a number of reports about this scattered around GitHub + various forums, but I haven’t found anything in the way of so…

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## [Servo Visualizer ](https://forum.makecode.com/t/servo-visualizer/5637)

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**Author:** [@timber](https://forum.makecode.com/u/timber)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/servo-visualizer/5637 "2021-01-19T21:29:36Z")

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I noticed that when you add the servo extension to the micro:bit editor and add servo code that a servo example shows up in the visualizer area. Any chance something like this will be added to the circuit playground edit…

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## [New features in beta editor?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-features-in-beta-editor/5585)

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**Author:** [@ahdavidson](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ahdavidson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-features-in-beta-editor/5585 "2021-01-16T16:49:46Z")

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I’ve used the beta of MakeCode for CPX, but was wondering if there is a list of new features in that version that anyone can point me to?

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## [Circuit Playground Bluefruit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/circuit-playground-bluefruit/741)

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**Author:** [@Lorena-FM](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Lorena-FM)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/circuit-playground-bluefruit/741 "2021-01-10T16:41:14Z")

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Discusions the implementation of Circuit Playground Bluefruit in MakeCode

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## [Adding external sensor to the CPX and makecode](https://forum.makecode.com/t/adding-external-sensor-to-the-cpx-and-makecode/4261)

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**Author:** [@mathpun](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mathpun)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/adding-external-sensor-to-the-cpx-and-makecode/4261 "2020-11-03T20:57:19Z")

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Hello! I am trying to connect an external color sensor (https://www.adafruit.com/product/1356) to the CPX using makecode, I know there is one built-in to the CPX but I need to it to be external for my project ! I know I…

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## [Sound and light animation at the same time](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sound-and-light-animation-at-the-same-time/3436)

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**Author:** [@wanderingaround](https://forum.makecode.com/u/wanderingaround)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sound-and-light-animation-at-the-same-time/3436 "2020-09-13T05:25:42Z")

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Hello… can anyone help me fix this up so the melody plays at the same time as the light animation please… at the moment they run one after the other… thanks Mike

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## [Serial Comm from Metro MO](https://forum.makecode.com/t/serial-comm-from-metro-mo/2064)

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**Author:** [@Fish](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Fish)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/serial-comm-from-metro-mo/2064 "2020-07-10T20:41:59Z")

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How do I Serial monitor

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## [Circuit Playground Express on mobile devices](https://forum.makecode.com/t/circuit-playground-express-on-mobile-devices/799)

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**Author:** [@jedgarpark](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jedgarpark)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 10:57am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/circuit-playground-express-on-mobile-devices/799 "2020-07-07T10:57:28Z")

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In trying to use a CPX as a USB HID device on an iPhone or iPad, I’m getting this error: “CANNOT USE ACCESSORY CPlay Express (app): This accessory requires too much power.” I believe there is a USB report descriptor t…

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## [Python](https://forum.makecode.com/t/python/2670)

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**Author:** [@jbw](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jbw)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/python/2670 "2020-07-06T16:51:26Z")

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I see that the git mainline has support for Python. I would like to incorporate python into pxt-sample. I tried the obvious of adding the python entries found in pxtarget.json from pxt-adafruit to pxt-sample. No luck.…

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## [Internal speaker](https://forum.makecode.com/t/internal-speaker/2392)

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**Author:** [@Fish](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Fish)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/internal-speaker/2392 "2020-06-11T22:06:48Z")

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I am connecting a 40khz transducer to A0 and have it working. I have two questions Can I disable the internal speaker thru software. I was able to disable by wiring D11 to ground I am generating a 40 kHz tone thru the …

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## [Adafruit Makecode questions](https://forum.makecode.com/t/adafruit-makecode-questions/2143)

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**Author:** [@Fish](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Fish)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/adafruit-makecode-questions/2143 "2020-06-02T16:57:42Z")

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The Adafruit version does not have: Github Connection Wiring when a pin is connected Additional boards from Adafruit Collapsible blocks Correct Panning or zoom

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## [Bootloader Flashing Error - Nordic USB Dongle](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bootloader-flashing-error-nordic-usb-dongle/2249)

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**Author:** [@ashok](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ashok)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bootloader-flashing-error-nordic-usb-dongle/2249 "2020-05-29T15:27:38Z")

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H Team, Im trying to flash the pre boot-loader from here for my nordic usb dongle. hex-\> mdk\_nrf52840\_dongle\_bootloader-0.3.2\_s140\_6.1.1.hex Im getting the DFU error. DFU failed: Error message for known extended…

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## [I2c connect](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i2c-connect/2067)

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**Author:** [@Fish](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Fish)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2020, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i2c-connect/2067 "2020-05-12T22:42:26Z")

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Do I need Libraries (extensions) for i2c MCP9808

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## [Cyclone Game Remake](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cyclone-game-remake/1506)

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**Author:** [@rymc88](https://forum.makecode.com/u/rymc88)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cyclone-game-remake/1506 "2020-03-26T22:52:44Z")

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I was wondering if anyone can help recreate the classic cyclone arcade on the Circuit Playground Express using makecode. Here is a link to a video that shows a diy version of the game. diy cylcone game video I made a s…

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## [Pin events](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pin-events/1122)

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**Author:** [@jedgarpark](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jedgarpark)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pin-events/1122 "2020-01-27T16:54:28Z")

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Ssomeone asked this on Adafruit forums: I have been unable to get PINS-\>“onEvent” to work. This not the “onEvent” front he “INPUT”. But I have not been able to get any event: fall, rise, pulse high or pulse low. I can p…

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## [MakeCode and WebUSB for Adafruit CPX?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-and-webusb-for-adafruit-cpx/108)

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**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-and-webusb-for-adafruit-cpx/108 "2020-01-15T17:36:30Z")

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Has anyone made a video of step-by-step activating WebUSB for MakeCode and circuit playground express? I have tried numerous times and many ways to get this system to work so I could output serial data to computer screen…

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## [Use Makecode with Adafruit CPB in the future?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/use-makecode-with-adafruit-cpb-in-the-future/748)

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**Author:** [@V2man](https://forum.makecode.com/u/V2man)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/use-makecode-with-adafruit-cpb-in-the-future/748 "2019-11-08T00:53:54Z")

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Are there any plans to support Adafruit Circuit Playground Bluefruit in Makecode in the future? Circuit Playground Express downloads to CPLAYBOOT drive. Circuit Playground Bluefruit has a CPLAYBTBOOT drive.

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