Glossary
Term | Definition |
Atom | An editor that can be used with Pymakr to develop MicroPython code |
FiPy | A development board by Pycom. |
Grove | A 4-pin connector. |
I2C | A communication protocol that uses multiple addressed devices on a single bus. |
IoT | Internet of Things - a network of connected devices, often communicating over wireless networks. |
LoPy | A development board by Pycom. |
LoRa | A type of Long Range wireless communication. |
PCB | Printed circuit board. |
PM | Particulate matter - a category of air pollution, including dust, pollen and smoke. |
Pycom | A company that develops IoT devices, such as the LoPy4. |
Pymakr | A package for Atom or Visual Studio that adds a REPL console to the editor and allows you to connect to Pycom boards. |
REPL | Read Evaluate Print Loop |
RGB | Red, green, blue - usually referring to an LED that can be set to different colours. |
RH | Relative humidity |
RTC | Real time clock - a clock module that keeps track of the current time, often used as a backup clock in case of power loss. |
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