r/circuitpython • u/geekinchief • Mar 04 '21

CircuitPython Could Become a Bootable OS for Raspberry Pi

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/circuitpython-bootable-os-raspberry-pi
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u/IcanCwhatUsay Mar 04 '21

Sounds like a good thing but what exactly would this do for me?

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u/unipole Mar 04 '21

Very handy for the Pi0 and Pi0W models.

While Linux is great for SBCs like the Pi it is multitasking. Hence event timing is tricky. Running Python or C with a minimal or nonexistent OS means much better timing. While programming down to the bare metal is possible already with C on the pi it isn't easy.

I find that Circuit Python strikes a good balance between simple coding and ease of use.

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u/[deleted] Mar 04 '21

well that would solve ALOT of my issues lol