CircuitPython #2

Learning Outcome

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• get a background tile to show up on a PyBadge

Review

• how to connect the PyBadge to computer and transfer files to it

  • note: eject PyBadge before disconnecting

Lesson

• go over layers:

  • there are 2 on the PyBadge, background and then sprites on top of them

  • each layer also has an ordered layer of things drawn to it

• go over image banks

  • 16x256 *.bmp file with only 16 colors

  • see example file below

• go over how to save image bank onto PyBadge and reference it

• go over how to make a single background tile the entire background

• note: this tutorial might help

Activity

• show demo of getting background to show up

Daily Assignment

• get a background showing up on your PyBadge

  • take a picture of screen for your screenshot