# PyBadge Pinouts Diagram

**URL:** <https://forum.makecode.com/t/pybadge-pinouts-diagram/10515>\
**Category:** Educators' Lounge\
**Created:** [October 21, 2021, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pybadge-pinouts-diagram/10515 "2021-10-21T01:22:10Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![rymc88](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/rymc88/32/13577_2.png) [@rymc88](https://forum.makecode.com/u/rymc88)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2021, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pybadge-pinouts-diagram/10515/1 "2021-10-21T01:22:10Z")

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Hi -

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I was wondering if anyone has a diagram of the headers on the PyBadge? Adafruit has a brief description that I could find, but I am having trouble knowing what are grounds and what are the corresponding pins for Makecode. I want to be able to provide my students a visual they can use when they start wiring up their PyBadge. Thank you for any help!
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**Author:** ![AlexK](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/alexk/32/33339_2.png) [@AlexK](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AlexK)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pybadge-pinouts-diagram/10515/2 "2021-10-21T15:26:16Z")

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Here is the Feather spec:

[Feather Specification | Introducing Adafruit Feather | Adafruit Learning System](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather/feather-specification)

A table with the pin labels is toward the bottom of the page.

Here is info on the STEMMA connectors:

[What is STEMMA? | Adafruit STEMMA & STEMMA QT | Adafruit Learning System](https://learn.adafruit.com/introducing-adafruit-stemma-qt)

If you’re still stuck, then just give a holler.

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**Author:** ![frank\_schmidt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7993a0/32.png) [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2021, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pybadge-pinouts-diagram/10515/3 "2021-10-21T15:27:05Z")

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I spent some time looking for an answer to this question. It will be interesting to see if anyone offers a diagram to answer it.

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**Author:** ![rymc88](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/rymc88/32/13577_2.png) [@rymc88](https://forum.makecode.com/u/rymc88)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pybadge-pinouts-diagram/10515/4 "2021-10-22T00:55:36Z")

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Once I can wrap my head around it I will create one to share here.

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**Author:** ![rymc88](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/rymc88/32/13577_2.png) [@rymc88](https://forum.makecode.com/u/rymc88)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pybadge-pinouts-diagram/10515/5 "2021-10-22T00:55:41Z")

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Hey Alex - This link was helpful, but I still have a question on which can be used as a ground. I notice there is only one pin for ground and I am hoping some of these other pins can act as ground, so we can attach different inputs to the board.

Thank you as always!

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**Author:** ![AlexK](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/alexk/32/33339_2.png) [@AlexK](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AlexK)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pybadge-pinouts-diagram/10515/6 "2021-10-22T16:06:02Z")

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Hi!

If I’m interpreting the photos correctly, then the PyBadge has two connections for each pin in the Feather spec. So, two ground connections, two 3v3 connections, etc. To verify, if you have a multimeter, you can test the 3v3 and ground connections. I don’t own a PyBadge … at least, not yet. I’ve been wanting one for a while, though, and I’ll put it in the budget for next month!

If you need additional connections, then you could use a breadboard or a proto board to give you some extra space to build circuits. I’ve linked a couple of products below that may be helpful.

- [FeatherWing Proto - Prototyping Add-on For All Feather Boards : ID 2884 : $4.95 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2884)
- [Assembled Terminal Block Breakout FeatherWing for all Feathers : ID 2926 : $14.95 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2926)
