Troubleshooting
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Always Run the Latest Version of CircuitPython and Libraries
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I have to continue using CircuitPython 5.x or earlier. Where can I find compatible libraries?
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Bootloader (boardnameBOOT) Drive Not Present
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Windows Explorer Locks Up When Accessing boardnameBOOT Drive
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Copying UF2 to boardnameBOOT Drive Hangs at 0% Copied
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CIRCUITPY Drive Does Not Appear or Disappears Quickly
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Device Errors or Problems on Windows
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Serial Console in Mu Not Displaying Anything
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code.py Restarts Constantly
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CircuitPython RGB Status Light
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CircuitPython 7.0.0 and Later
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CircuitPython 6.3.0 and earlier
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Serial console showing ValueError: Incompatible .mpy file
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CIRCUITPY Drive Issues
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Safe Mode
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To erase CIRCUITPY: storage.erase_filesystem()
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Erase CIRCUITPY Without Access to the REPL
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For the specific boards listed below:
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For SAMD21 non-Express boards that have a UF2 bootloader:
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For SAMD21 non-Express boards that do not have a UF2 bootloader:
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Running Out of File Space on SAMD21 Non-Express Boards
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Delete something!
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Use tabs
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On MacOS?
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Prevent & Remove MacOS Hidden Files
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Copy Files on MacOS Without Creating Hidden Files
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Other MacOS Space-Saving Tips
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Device Locked Up or Boot Looping
Welcome to the Community!
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Adafruit Discord
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CircuitPython.org
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Adafruit GitHub
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Adafruit Forums
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Read the Docs
CircuitPython Essentials
Blink
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LED Location
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Blinking an LED
Digital Input
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LED and Button
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Controlling the LED with a Button
Analog In
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Analog to Digital Converter (ADC)
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Potentiometers
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Hardware
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Wire Up the Potentiometer
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Reading Analog Pin Values
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Reading Analog Voltage Values
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