Adafruit Updates PyLeap, Its iOS CircuitPython App, to Support More Devices, Wi-Fi Asset Transfer
App for programming BLE-capable CircuitPython devices from iOS now faster than ever, thanks to Wi-Fi transfer support.
Adafruit has announced an update to PyLeap, its Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) app for programming CircuitPython development boards from Apple iOS devices, which brings with it the ability to transfer assets via Wi-Fi for a major speed boost.
"We’re excited to announce a major update for PyLeap, our iOS app that simplifies downloading code files and assets and transferring them to Adafruit devices using BLE," the company says of its latest software release. "With this update, we’ve added the ability for users to transfer files using Wi-Fi in addition to BLE. This means that you can now transfer your code and assets to your Adafruit devices even faster without having to rely on a physical connection."
The new update, which is designed to make it possible to program BLE-compatible Adafruit development boards from any Apple iOS smartphone or tablet, also brings with it enhanced transfer speeds for BLE connections and broader support for newly-released development boards — now covering Nordic nRF52840-based boards running CircuitPython as well as Adafruit's ESP32-S2 TFT development board and screen combo.
"Overall," the company claims, "this update to PyLeap makes it even more convenient and efficient for developers and makers to transfer code and assets to their Adafruit devices."
The latest version of PyLeap is now available on the Apple App Store, with existing users receiving an automatic update over-the-air.
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