Circuit Playground

Stop breadboarding and soldering - start making immediately! Adafruit's Circuit Playground is jam-packed with LEDs, sensors, buttons, alligator clip pads and more.

Build projects with Circuit Playground in a few minutes with the drag-and-drop MakeCode programming site, learn computer science using the CS Discoveries class on code.org, jump into CircuitPython to learn Python and hardware together, or even use Arduino IDE.

Circuit Playground Express is the newest and best Circuit Playground board, with support for MakeCode, CircuitPython, and Arduino. It has a powerful processor, 10 NeoPixels, mini speaker, InfraRed receive and transmit, two buttons, a switch, 14 alligator clip pads, and lots of sensors: capacitive touch, IR proximity, temperature, light, motion and sound.

Circuit Playground Classic is the original classic Circuit Playground, which is not as powerful or featured. It is designed to be used with Arduino IDE and code.org CS Discoveries only. It does not run MakeCode or CircuitPython, and does not have Infrared support (which is why we made the Express!).

A whole wide world of electronics and coding is waiting for you, and it fits in the palm of your hand.

Circuit Playground Express

PRODUCT ID: 3333

Circuit Playground Express is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We've taken the original Circuit...

Circuit Playground Express is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We've taken the original Circuit Playground Classic and made it even better! Not only did we pack even more sensors in, we also made it even easier to program. Start your journey with Microsoft MakeCode block-based or Javascript programming. Then, you can use the same board to try CircuitPython , with the Python interpreter running...

$24.95

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3 x AAA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch and 2-Pin JST

PRODUCT ID: 727

This battery holder connects 3 AAA batteries together in series for powering all kinds of projects. We spec'd these out because the box is slim,...

This battery holder connects 3 AAA batteries together in series for powering all kinds of projects. We spec'd these out because the box is slim, and 3 AAA's add up to about 3.3-4.5V, a very similar range to Lithium Ion/polymer (Li-Ion) batteries and have an on-off switch. That makes them ideal for use with 3.3V projects that have a 2-pin JST connector meant for one of our Li-Ion/Poly batteries. (Of course, you can't recharge them...

$1.95

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Learn CircuitPython with 1 Month Subscription to Codecademy Pro

PRODUCT ID: 4220

You've seen all the cool projects on Adafruit - building and making amazing electronics. You want to get started making, but... you don't...

You've seen all the cool projects on Adafruit - building and making amazing electronics. You want to get started making, but... you don't know how to code! Now what, just give up? Never! You, yes you can learn how to code with the great tutorials from Codecademy. Best of all, you can learn to code while learning electronics at the same time! We’ve partnered with our friends at Codecademy to create a brand new course that will teach...

$19.99

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Circuit Playground TFT Gizmo - Bolt-on Display + Audio Amplifier

PRODUCT ID: 4367

Extend and expand your Circuit Playground projects with a bolt on TFT Gizmo that lets you add a lovely color display in a sturdy and reliable...

Extend and expand your Circuit Playground projects with a bolt on TFT Gizmo that lets you add a lovely color display in a sturdy and reliable fashion. This PCB looks just like a round TFT breakout but has permanently affixed M3 standoffs that act as mechanical and electrical connections. Once attached you'll get a 1.54" 240x240 IPS display with backlight control, two 3-pin STEMMA connectors for attaching NeoPixel strips or servos, and a...

$19.95

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USB cable - USB A to Micro-B - 3 foot long

PRODUCT ID: 592

This here is your standard A to micro-B USB cable, for USB 1.1 or 2.0. Perfect for connecting a PC to your Metro, Feather, Raspberry Pi or other...

This here is your standard A to micro-B USB cable, for USB 1.1 or 2.0. Perfect for connecting a PC to your Metro, Feather, Raspberry Pi or other dev-board or microcontroller Approximately 3 feet / 1 meter long

$2.95

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Small Alligator Clip Test Lead (set of 12)

PRODUCT ID: 1008

Connect this to that without soldering using these handy mini alligator clip test leads. 15" cables with alligator clip on each end, color...

Connect this to that without soldering using these handy mini alligator clip test leads. 15" cables with alligator clip on each end, color coded. You get 12 pieces in 6 colors. Strong and grippy, these always come in handy! We often use these in conjunction with a multimeter so we don't have to hold the probes in place. Compared to our Large alligator clip set, these clips are smaller and 'pointier' 12 piece set, color coded...

$3.95

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Circuit Playground Express - Base Kit

PRODUCT ID: 3517

It's the Circuit Playground Express Base Kit! It provides the few things you'll need to get started with the new Circuit...

It's the Circuit Playground Express Base Kit! It provides the few things you'll need to get started with the new Circuit Playground Express. This version of Circuit Playground is super powered, and will work with Microsoft MakeCode, CircuitPython, code.org CS Discoveries or Arduino IDE. You can use Circuit Playground Express with code.org CS Discoveries, but we recommend this code.org Individual Pack which has the...

$29.95

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Circuit Playground Bluefruit - ALPHA - Bluetooth Low Energy

PRODUCT ID: 4333

Circuit Playground Bluefruit is our third board in the Circuit Playground series, another step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and...

Circuit Playground Bluefruit is our third board in the Circuit Playground series, another step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We've taken the popular Circuit Playground Express and made it even better! Now the main chip is an nRF52840 microcontroller which is not only more powerful, but also comes with Bluetooth Low Energy support for wireless connectivity. This product is ALPHA hardware at this time, for use...

$24.95

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Adafruit Circuit Playground Express Enclosure

PRODUCT ID: 3915

We've got nice cases for many of our beloved boards, but the Circuit Playground Express has been left out of couture enclosure game. Enter...

We've got nice cases for many of our beloved boards, but the Circuit Playground Express has been left out of couture enclosure game. Enter Ada-friend Mike Doell to the rescue! This minimal but elegant acrylic case will turn your board into an electronic snowflake. The enclosure is designed to snap together securely with no tools required. You can still press all the buttons and slide the switch thanks to a clever plastic widget fitted...

$4.95

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Circuit Playground Classic

PRODUCT ID: 3000

Would you like to learn electronics, with an all-in-one board that has sensors and LEDs built in? Circuit Playground is here - and it's the best...

Would you like to learn electronics, with an all-in-one board that has sensors and LEDs built in? Circuit Playground is here - and it's the best way to practice programming on real hardware with no soldering or sewing required! This is the Classic version of Circuit Playground , which comes with an ATmega32u4. It's designed to be used with Arduino IDE and code.org CS Discoveries only. It even comes with Firmata already programmed in, so...

$19.95

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Small Alligator Clip to Male Jumper Wire Bundle - 12 Pieces

PRODUCT ID: 3255

For bread-boarding with unusual non-header-friendly surfaces, these cables will be your best friends! No longer will you have long strands of...

For bread-boarding with unusual non-header-friendly surfaces, these cables will be your best friends! No longer will you have long strands of alligator clips that are grabbing little wires. These compact jumper cables have a premium male header on one end, and a grippy mini alligator clip on the other. Grab onto your Flora, Circuit Playground, micro:bit, Gemma, or even a banana, and plug it into a breadboard for prototyping joy! You get 12...

$7.95

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Circuit Playground Proto Gizmo - Bolt-on Perma-Proto

PRODUCT ID: 4320

Extend and expand your Circuit Playground projects with a bolt on Perma-Proto that lets you connect solderable circuits in a sturdy and reliable...

Extend and expand your Circuit Playground projects with a bolt on Perma-Proto that lets you connect solderable circuits in a sturdy and reliable fashion. This PCB looks just like a solderless breadboard but has permanently affixed M3 standoffs that act as mechanical and electrical connections. Solder to the gold-plated traces to create your custom invention! Each pad of the Circuit Playground has a large oval pad you can connect to, and in the...

$7.95

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Bolt-On Kit for Circuit Playground, micro:bit, Flora or Gemma

PRODUCT ID: 4103

You have a Circuit Playground Express, and want to connect some wires to it for adding LEDs or sensors or speakers? You can use our nice alligator...

You have a Circuit Playground Express, and want to connect some wires to it for adding LEDs or sensors or speakers? You can use our nice alligator clips, but they are a little bulky. If you aren't quite ready to solder to your Playground, try this simple but effective bolt kit. In this kit comes: 6 x M3 5mm machine steel screws6 x M3 zinc-plated steel hex nuts Using them is simple! Put the screw through the large alligator pads on your...

$1.50

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Short Wire Alligator Clip Test Lead (set of 12)

PRODUCT ID: 1592

Connect this to that without soldering using these handy mini alligator clip test leads. Approximately 4.5" overall cables with alligator clip...

Connect this to that without soldering using these handy mini alligator clip test leads. Approximately 4.5" overall cables with alligator clip on each end, color coded. You get 12 pieces in 6 colors. Strong and grippy, these always come in handy! We often use these in conjunction with a multimeter so we don't have to hold the probes in place. Compared to our Large alligator clip set, these clips are smaller and 'pointier'. These...

$3.95

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Code.org Circuit Playground Express Educators' Pack

PRODUCT ID: 3399

For many years, instructors and teachers have asked us to come up with a better way to teach programming and electronics. We have worked on Circuit...

For many years, instructors and teachers have asked us to come up with a better way to teach programming and electronics. We have worked on Circuit Playground Express for over a year to come up with a board that is powerful, beautiful, fun, and perfect for teaching Code.org CS Discoveries Circuit Playground Express is a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. It combines a poweful ATSAMD21G18 microcontroller with full Code.org...

$350.00

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Large Alligator Clip Test Lead (set of 10)

PRODUCT ID: 321

Connect this to that without soldering using these handy alligator clip test leads. 20" cables with alligator clip on each end, color coded. You...

Connect this to that without soldering using these handy alligator clip test leads. 20" cables with alligator clip on each end, color coded. You get 10 pieces in 5 colors. Strong and grippy, these always come in handy! We often use these in conjunction with a multimeter so we don't have to hold the probes in place. Compared to our small alligator clip set, these clips are longer (1.5" long) 10 piece set, color coded vinyl covered...

$4.95

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Circuit Playground Express Advanced Pack

PRODUCT ID: 2769

Circuit Playground Express is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We've taken the original Circuit...

Circuit Playground Express is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We've taken the original Circuit Playground Classic and made it even better! Not only did we pack even more sensors in, we also made it even easier to program. You can now start your journey with Microsoft MakeCode block-based or Javascript programming. If you're in a classroom following Code.org's CS...

$99.95

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Getting Started with Adafruit Circuit Playground Express - by Mike Barela

PRODUCT ID: 3944

Make: Getting Started with Circuit Playground Express is written by our friend, Mike Barela, author of G.S.W. Adafruit Trinket. Mike is an...

Make: Getting Started with Circuit Playground Express is written by our friend, Mike Barela, author of G.S.W. Adafruit Trinket. Mike is an engineer and Maker and recently joined the Adafruit team. We also have a great bundle that includes everything you need to follow along with the projects in the book, no soldering required! This book gives you the low-down on microcontrollers by learning how to use the Express with Microsoft...

$19.45

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Small Alligator Clip Test Lead (set of 6)

PRODUCT ID: 4100

Connect this to that without soldering using these small alligator clip test leads. 18" long cables with color-coded alligator clips on...

Connect this to that without soldering using these small alligator clip test leads. 18" long cables with color-coded alligator clips on both ends. You get 6 pieces in 6 unique colors. Strong and grippy, these always come in handy! We often use these in conjunction with a multimeter so we don't have to hold the probes in place. Compared to our large alligator clip set, these clips are smaller and 'pointier' 6 piece...

$2.95

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4-H Circuit Playground Express - Base Kit

PRODUCT ID: 4263

We are super pleased to enjoy a partnership with an engaging, empowering foundation like 4-H. Here at Adafruit we drive ourselves to...

We are super pleased to enjoy a partnership with an engaging, empowering foundation like 4-H. Here at Adafruit we drive ourselves to "be excellent", and 4-H's motto is "to make the best better." Though typically thought of as an agriculturally focused organization, 4-H today focuses on citizenship, healthy living, science, engineering, and technology programs. As far as inspiring the next generation of...

$29.95

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Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit

PRODUCT ID: 3816

You have a Circuit Playground Express, but you need to mount it to your charming cardboard robot friend, eh? Not so easy if you don't have a...

You have a Circuit Playground Express, but you need to mount it to your charming cardboard robot friend, eh? Not so easy if you don't have a set of standoffs! In this kit comes: 6 x M3 12mm brass hexagonal standoffs12 x M3 7mm machine screws If you bought a Crickit for Circuit Playground, this kit is already included - we're offering it in case you've designed your own PCB you want to bolt onto! p.s. Works great with...

$3.95

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Bots! by Kathy Ceceri - Book and Parts Bundle

PRODUCT ID: 4362

We are very excited to carry a new book by Adafruit Learning System author and maker Kathy Ceceri ! Robots are everywhere! They...

We are very excited to carry a new book by Adafruit Learning System author and maker Kathy Ceceri ! Robots are everywhere! They vacuum our houses, work in our factories, help us learn at school, and play with us at home. They sample rocks from other planets, survey disaster zones from the air, and bring back images from the bottom of the ocean. Explore the roles robots play in our world and learn about the history, engineering,...

$49.95

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Circuit Playground Express for 4-H

PRODUCT ID: 4180

Circuit Playground Express is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We've taken the original Circuit...

Circuit Playground Express is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We've taken the original Circuit Playground Classic and made it even better! Not only did we pack even more sensors in, we also made it even easier to program. This version is 4-H themed, for use by anyone, but comes in a special green color and with the 4-H emblem on the back, to celebrate the positive youth development and mentoring...

$24.95

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Getting Started with Circuit Playground Express Book Bundle

PRODUCT ID: 3977

The bestselling book Getting Started with Circuit Playground Express now comes with a full pack of parts so you can hit the ground running! Getting...

The bestselling book Getting Started with Circuit Playground Express now comes with a full pack of parts so you can hit the ground running! Getting Started with Circuit Playground Express is written by our friend, Mike Barela, author of G.S.W. Adafruit Trinket. Mike is a life-long engineer, Maker and writer and recently joined the Adafruit team to write guides and develop new projects. This book gives you the low-down...

$54.95

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AdaBox006 – CircuitPython

PRODUCT ID: 3697

AdaBox006 – CircuitPython is the perfect gift for folks who are just getting started in the world of DIY electronics. It's an...

AdaBox006 – CircuitPython is the perfect gift for folks who are just getting started in the world of DIY electronics. It's an excellent addition to our family of DIY projects, plus it's a solderless pack. This is also a great way to test the waters of AdaBox before committing to a subscription. Please note! This is NOT the subscription version of AdaBox! This is ONLY AdaBox006 that shipped out to...

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