Device Simulator Express

Device Simulator Express, a Microsoft Garage project, is a Visual Studio code extension that enables developers to program circuit boards, with or without a physical device.

Python has become increasingly common in embedded systems and IoT devices, thanks to MicroPython and CircuitPython. These devices, such as the Adafruit Circuit Playground Express, are a great way to introduce Python to students, makers, and hobbyists. However, developing for these devices can be tricky without access to a physical device or debugging support.

Device Simulator Express provides the tools needed to program CircuitPython and MicroPython-based embedded devices in one simple place.

Key features include:

• Device simulation for those without hardware
• Code deployment to devices
• Auto-completion and error flagging
• Integrated Python debugging for the simulator
• Template file generation
• Serial monitor (available on Windows and Mac only)
• Getting started mode
• Support for the Adafruit Circuit Playground Express, BBC micro:bit, and Adafruit CLUE

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