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Flash CircuitPython on mainboard

What you need

  • PyCubed-Mini mainboard;

  • PC with 1 free USB port;

  • USB-C cable with power and data lines;

  • CircuitPython UF2 file.


Step 1: Connect the board

  • If you installed the bootloader right before, nothing should be made in this step;

  • Otherwise, you should plug the board with the USB-C cable and the device should appear on your machine.


Step 2: Flash CircuitPython

Based on AdaFruit tutorial:

  • Drag and drop the CircuitPython UF2 file that you either built or downloaded to the pycubedminiBOOT volume;

  • The volume should briefly disappear, and reappear as CIRCUITPY;

  • Your board is now running CircuitPython!