Get started (Python)

You have a Gamebuino, but you have no idea what programming is? Don't worry, we'll teach you the basics here. You've come to the right place!

Python

7 Steps

Beginner

We start? Start
1

Installation and prerequisites

To start learning Python on Gamebuino, you don't need much: a Gamebuino with CircuitPython installed, as well as the Mu code editor!

2

Run your first program

Before we get into the code, let's first learn how to launch our first program on the Gamebuino!

3

Display text on the screen

Now that you've launched your first program, it's time to get your hands dirty!

4

A little bit of colour

Let's brighten up our text with colors!

5

Variables, what are they?

We have learned to write strings. But, to make a game, there will be an important notion to know: variables.

6

Program a Pong!

You learned some basic programming principles in the previous step, it's time to have some fun!

7

Change graphics and difficulty

We have applied what we have learned about variables. Let's play with the graphics and game mechanics!