Tyler August writes that CircuitPython has been enhanced with precompiled functions to boost performance. This new feature, developed by Mikey Sklar with help from Anthropic's Claude LLM, allows users to compile critical sections of code for faster execution, up to 70x speed improvements. The update enables 'native' mode for a 3X speed boost and 'viper' mode for significantly higher performance, similar to MicroPython's Viper compiler. While CircuitPython still lacks inline assembly, it's closer to the capabilities of MicroPython now. The article also notes the versatility of Python in microcontroller projects, ranging from e-bikes to music players.
- Enhances performance by allowing precompiled code execution
- Developed by Mikey Sklar with assistance from Anthropic's Claude LLM
- 'Native' mode offers 3X speed boost, 'Viper' mode up to 70X
- Still lacks inline assembly, but closer to MicroPython capabilities
- Python's versatility in microcontroller projects highlighted
- Enhances performance by allowing precompiled code execution
- Developed by Mikey Sklar with assistance from Anthropic's Claude LLM
- 'Native' mode offers 3X speed boost, 'Viper' mode up to 70X
- Still lacks inline assembly, but closer to MicroPython capabilities
- Python's versatility in microcontroller projects highlighted
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