diff --git a/Home.md b/Home.md index 7545078..fe302f4 100644 --- a/Home.md +++ b/Home.md @@ -1,14 +1,13 @@ -Welcome to the micropython dev wiki! -This is the [MicroPython](http://micropython.org/) project, which puts an implementation of Python 3.x on a microcontroller or embedded system. The project also includes a small [microcontroller board](https://github.com/micropython/pyboard) based around the ARM Cortex-M4 chip (STM32F405RG). - -This wiki is to support development of the MicroPython core code and the various ports to new hardware/systems. - -If you are new to the python programming or want to learn the basics of micropython, check out [[Learn Micropython|Learn Micropython]]. Also check out the [main Micro Python site](http://micropython.org/), where you can find the [forums](http://forum.micropython.org/) where you can ask questions and get help. +**Welcome to the micropython dev wiki!** ![micropython-logo](https://avatars1.githubusercontent.com/u/6298560?s=140 '"micro" the project mascot') +This is the [MicroPython](http://micropython.org/) project, which puts an implementation of Python 3.x on a microcontroller or embedded system. The project also includes a small [microcontroller board](https://github.com/micropython/pyboard) based around the ARM Cortex-M4 chip (STM32F405RG). + +This wiki is to support development of the MicroPython core code and the various ports to new hardware/systems. + ### What is MicroPython -MicroPython is a Python interpreter (with partial native code compilation feature). It provides subset of Python 3.4 features, implemented for embedded processors and constrained systems. +MicroPython is a Python interpreter (with partial native code compilation feature). It provides a subset of Python 3.4 features, implemented for embedded processors and constrained systems. Read more about the differences to CPython [[here|Differences]]. ### Boards The Kickstarter board (Pyboard) @@ -18,6 +17,9 @@ The Kickstarter board (Pyboard) A list of other boards and their ports is here: **[[Other Boards|Boards-Summary]]** ### I want to try using MicroPython now! + +If you are new to the python programming or want to learn the basics of micropython, check out [[Learn micropython|Learn Micropython]]. Also check out the [main micropython site](http://micropython.org/), where you can find the [forums](http://forum.micropython.org/). + If you have a machine that runs some flavor of Unix, see the [[Getting-Started]] instructions on how to obtain the binary to run MicroPython and start developing. MicroPython can also built on MacOSX and Windows. You can also testdrive a Pyboard over Internet: http://micropython.org/live/ !