Is Circuit Playground Bluefruit compatible with code.org

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Is Circuit Playground Bluefruit compatible with code.org

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Looking to order for my class, but it's not in the specifics in the description. Is Circuit Playground Bluefruit compatible with code.org?

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I'll check with the techs. Have you seen https://code.org/circuitplayground ? It does not specifically mention the bluefruit variant but...

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I have and that's what I had intended to get, but they are out of stock and no one can give me a date when they'll be available. I have a grant I was awarded that I need to spend, so I'm looking for other options. It's either the bluefruit or classic that's available right now.

Thanks for checking!

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The Circuit Playground Express is available from several of our distributors, for example:
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/det ... 33/7310913
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Ad ... 7vkYqn8%3D
Both have several hundred in stock.

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Oh my goodness! Thank you! I was not aware of that. ;-)

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hiya, to follow up - the bluefruit is NOT
however, the Classic IS! and its in stock even when the Express isnot
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3000
the classic *cannot* do circuitpython or makecode, only arduino and code.org

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Thank you for the clarification. ;-)

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BTW, we also have the 4H CPX in stock. It is only a different color, with different art, and works exactly the same: https://www.adafruit.com/product/4180. It is not reserved only for 4H, so if you need more, feel free to order it.

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Circuit Playground started its life as a board with simple requirements - just work with Arduino IDE and Code.org. ... The Express version can run MakeCode, CircuitPython, Arduino, and Code.org CS Discoveries

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