Circuit Python download

CircuitPython on hardware including Adafruit's boards, and CircuitPython libraries using Blinka on host computers.

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Actually, why do I want Circuit Python? Arduino boards work with .ino files.
Am I lost in the sands of time?
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Gad, why would I want a disk image? I am not understanding what I need to do here.
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The download site does not allow you to sect an Arduino UNO.
The Arduino UNO is not capable of running Python. You need to use the Arduino IDE if you are programming an UNO.

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I also have some M7 boards. They don't "need" circuit python do they?
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The Arduino UNO is not capable of running Python. You need to use the Arduino IDE if you are programming an UNO.

Well that explains the lack of selection. Can I program the M7 with Arduino IDE?

I am using 2 M7's and 2 Arduino UNO in my project.

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You cannot run CircuitPython on a Arduino UNO board.

Any of the models listed on https://circuitpython.org/downloads will work. If you are just getting started a Feather M4 would be a good choice. It is frequently used in the guides.

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Hi: Thanks but I need to stick with what I have. The M7's are programmable with the Arduino IDE, correct?
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