Using Circuit Playground in Invention Bootcamp
Table of contents
- Programming Options
- Installing the Codebender App on Chromebooks
- Running Blink
- Running the Handwashing Timer
Programming Options
We will be using the Arduino framework to program the Circuit Playground Classic.
If you are using a laptop (or desktop) running Windows or Mac OS, you have two options
- Program with Codebender
- Install the Arduino IDE
If you are using a Chromebook, you have only one option
- Program with Codebender
We recommend that everyone use Codebender because that will make it easy to follow along with demonstrations during camp.
Note that Codebender works best with the Chrome browser. If you are using Windows or Mac OS, please make sure you have installed the Chrome browser.
Installing the Codebender App on Chromebooks
If you are using a Chromebook, you need to install an app that allows the Chrome OS to talk to your Circuit Playground
Refer to the instructions on the Chromebook setup page