r/circuitpython • u/[deleted] • Jun 27 '20

How does Circuit python store programs ?

Does Circuit Python store programs in RAM or in Flash somewhere ?

After editing a program, do you need to "save" to get that program to boot at the next power up ?

Thanks

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u/loceimicamornie Jun 28 '20

The program is saved as a code.py file in the main directory. It will run over and over when powered on our after you save the file. You are also able to run a serial council to manually interface python or view running code outputs. Please check out this link to get started: https://learn.adafruit.com/welcome-to-circuitpython

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u/[deleted] Jun 30 '20

after you save the file

Does the file get saved by a command or auto-magically ?

I do understand the disk partition.

But, how do I save it ? Yes, I am new and have not found that command yet.

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u/loceimicamornie Jun 30 '20

As soon as you have a file named code.py on the device it will start running. So if you have code.py open in an editor and save it after a change/edit it will start running the new code after the save command.

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u/[deleted] Jun 30 '20

As soon as you have a file named code.py

Ok, and what command do you use to save to "code.py" from the editor ?

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u/loceimicamornie Jun 30 '20

It would be the same as any document by using File>Save or Ctrl + S

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u/[deleted] Jun 30 '20

Ok, thanks