32u4 5V not available in Folder, but is read?

[ChaoticKitsu]

Just got in an order that included the Itsy Bitsy 32u4 5V micro-controller, and was ready to start getting everything set up for some test runs. I followed the original guide for the controller, and was able to have it noticed as a port and board through Arduino IDE. The issue is that it never shows up in my files or as a device by name, making it hard for me to take the next step to try and run Circuit Python through it. Device manager notices it, but only as an 'USB Serial Device' in its COM; not even by the Boot, ItsyBitsy, or etc name that it should be.

I know most discussions would say to change the cable to a data, but would that be the case if it works through one program while being unreadable (or rather not fully read) through? I appreciate any help, and thanks in advance!

[Franklin97355]

The 32u4 is not Circuitpython capable and you should use the Arduino IDE instead.

[ChaoticKitsu]

Ahhh ok; guess that was a mistake on my part. Saw a project that used it, so I thought it could. I'll give it a try through IDE then, and thanks for the reply!

[Franklin97355]

Interesting, can you post the link to the project you saw?

[ChaoticKitsu]

https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-led ... b-charging

[ChaoticKitsu]

I'm starting to think that it was probably an MO version, but the part needed was posted as the 32u4 on accident.

[Franklin97355]

You are right, it was a old tutorial that was updated and we missed it. Contact support@adafruit.com with a link to this thread and your order number and they will send you M0's instead. Happy hacking.