Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Get yours here: sparkfun.com/experiential-robotics-platform-xrp-kit.html
In this video, we walk through how to set up the software environment for the Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) and verify that everything is working with MicroPython.
You’ll learn step by step how to:
• Connect your XRP to the online code editor using USB or Bluetooth
• Update firmware and library files for MicroPython
• Run the installation verification script to test sensors, servos, motors, and IMU
• Confirm your XRP robot is fully functional and ready for projects
This guide covers the essential setup process, from connecting your board to running your first Python commands. By the end, you’ll be confident that your XRP robot is assembled correctly and prepared for coding experiments.
Get yours here: sparkfun.com/experiential-robotics-platform-xrp-kit.html
In this video, we walk through how to set up the software environment for the Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) and verify that everything is working with MicroPython.
You’ll learn step by step how to:
• Connect your XRP to the online code editor using USB or Bluetooth
• Update firmware and library files for MicroPython
• Run the installation verification script to test sensors, servos, motors, and IMU
• Confirm your XRP robot is fully functional and ready for projects
This guide covers the essential setup process, from connecting your board to running your first Python commands. By the end, you’ll be confident that your XRP robot is assembled correctly and prepared for coding experiments.
