# Adafruit PyBadge LC > Low-cost credit card-sized gaming/badge board with ATSAMD51J19 at 120MHz, 1.8\" 160x128 TFT, 8 game buttons, 1 NeoPixel, light sensor, buzzer, 2MB SPI flash, and MicroSD. Supports MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython, and Arduino. ## Quick Facts - **Brand:** Adafruit - **Board Type:** dev-board - **Price:** ~$29.95 - **Product Readiness:** consumer - **CPU:** Microchip ATSAMD51J19 ARM Cortex M4F - **CPU Architecture:** ARM Cortex-M4F - **CPU Cores:** 1 - **RAM:** 192 KB - **Flash:** 512 KB - **Power:** 5V via Micro USB or LiPo battery via JST connector - **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V - **Dimensions:** 85.7mm × 54.6mm × 10mm - **Weight:** 25.7g - **SD Card:** microSD - **Display:** 1.8" TFT LCD 160×128 ## Open Source - **Firmware:** Yes - **Schematics:** Yes - **PCB Layout:** Yes ## Compatible Firmware circuitpython, arduino ## Use Cases - gaming - education - badge - maker-projects - wearable ## Components - **ATSAMD51J19** (mcu): 32-bit ARM Cortex M4F at 120 MHz with 512 KB flash, 192 KB SRAM, AES-256, TRNG, native USB. — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fww1.microchip.com%2Fdownloads%2Fen%2FDeviceDoc%2FSAM_D5xE5x_Family_Data_Sheet_DS60001507G.pdf&ref=openhardware.directory&product=adafruit-pybadge-lc&source=md-export) - **ST7735R** (display-driver): 160×128 color TFT LCD controller for game graphics and badge content. — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crystalfontz.com%2Fcontrollers%2FSitronix%2FST7735R%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=adafruit-pybadge-lc&source=md-export) ## Protocols - **I2C**: SDA: D26, SCL: D27 - **SPI**: MOSI: D11, MISO: D12, SCK: D13 - **UART**: TX: D0, RX: D1 - **USB**: ## GPIO Map | Pin | Name | Type | Functions | |-----|------|------|-----------| | D0 | RX — UART | UART | digital-input, digital-output | | D1 | TX — UART | UART | digital-input, digital-output | | D5 | D5 — GPIO/PWM | — | digital-input, digital-output, pwm | | D6 | D6 — GPIO/PWM | — | digital-input, digital-output, pwm | | D9 | D9 — GPIO/PWM | — | digital-input, digital-output, pwm | | D10 | D10 — GPIO/PWM | — | digital-input, digital-output, pwm | | D11 | D11 — MOSI | SPI | digital-input, digital-output | | D12 | D12 — MISO | SPI | digital-input, digital-output | | D13 | D13 — SCK | SPI | digital-input, digital-output | | D26 | SDA — I2C | I2C | digital-input, digital-output | | D27 | SCL — I2C | I2C | digital-input, digital-output | | A0 | A0 — ADC/DAC | ADC | analog-input, dac, digital-input, digital-output, pwm | | A1 | A1 — ADC | ADC | analog-input, digital-input, digital-output, pwm | | A2 | A2 — ADC | ADC | analog-input, digital-input, digital-output, pwm | | A3 | A3 — ADC | ADC | analog-input, digital-input, digital-output, pwm | | A4 | A4 — ADC | ADC | analog-input, digital-input, digital-output, pwm | | A5 | A5 — ADC | ADC | analog-input, digital-input, digital-output, pwm | | A6 | A6 — ADC | ADC | analog-input | | A7 | A7 — Light Sensor/ADC | ADC | analog-input | ## Available Software - **[CircuitPython]()** (open-source) - **[Arduino]()** (open-source) - **[MakeCode Arcade]()** (open-source) ## Description ## Overview The Adafruit PyBadge LC is the low-cost variant of the PyBadge — a credit card-sized development board optimized for game development, conference badges, and interactive educational projects. "LC" stands for low cost, achieved by omitting a few features from the full PyBadge: no Feather headers, no STEMMA connectors, no LIS3DH accelerometer, and a single NeoPixel instead of five. The ATSAMD51J19 ARM Cortex M4F processor at 120 MHz provides substantial computing power for game logic, sprite rendering, and audio generation. The 1.8" 160×128 TFT color display with dimmable backlight handles game graphics and badge content with DMA-accelerated drawing. Eight silicone game buttons (directional pad, two menu buttons, two action buttons) provide a complete handheld game controller layout directly on the board. A front-facing light sensor enables ambient-responsive display brightness. The built-in buzzer speaker generates sound effects and simple music. A MicroSD slot is provided for storing game assets, levels, and save data. The 2MB SPI flash holds CircuitPython code and small assets. A LiPo battery connector with USB charging enables portable battery operation. MakeCode Arcade support makes the PyBadge LC particularly compelling for education: students can drag-and-drop game blocks in a browser, download a .uf2 file, and have a working game running on real hardware within minutes. CircuitPython and Arduino IDE support provide pathways for more advanced programming as skills develop. ## Where to Buy - [Adafruit](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adafruit.com%2Fproduct%2F3939&ref=openhardware.directory&product=adafruit-pybadge-lc&source=md-export) — 29.95 ## Resources - [product page](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adafruit.com%2Fproduct%2F3939&ref=openhardware.directory&product=adafruit-pybadge-lc&source=md-export) - [product](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adafruit.com%2Fproduct%2F3939&ref=openhardware.directory&product=adafruit-pybadge-lc&source=md-export) - [documentation](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.adafruit.com%2Fadafruit-pybadge&ref=openhardware.directory&product=adafruit-pybadge-lc&source=md-export) - [github](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fadafruit%2FAdafruit_Arcada&ref=openhardware.directory&product=adafruit-pybadge-lc&source=md-export) ## Tags `gaming`, `badge`, `makecode-arcade`, `circuitpython`, `arduino`, `atsamd51`, `tft-display`, `portable`, `education` ## Images ![Adafruit PyBadge LC](https://nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/openhardware-directory/entities/adafruit-pybadge-lc/79d46dbc27f9.jpg) ![Adafruit PyBadge LC](https://nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/openhardware-directory/entities/adafruit-pybadge-lc/6e80fef6da86.jpg) --- [View full device page](https://openhardware.directory/devices/adafruit-pybadge-lc)