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EdPy
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Plans and prices
EdPy
Free
Free to use with an Edison robot
Read 9 Oct 2026 · meetedison.com
On the record
- Browser compatibility
- The maker lists Chrome, Edge, and Opera for Edison V3, and Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera for Edison V1/V2.meetedison.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Code sharing
- Saved EdPy programs can be shared through links for review.meetedison.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker recommends EdPy for students in school years 7–10 who have some prior programming exposure.meetedison.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Language versions
- EdPy for Edison V3 is built on MicroPython, while EdPy for Edison V1/V2 is a Python-like compiled language.meetedison.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Learning aids
- The environment includes line help, autocomplete, popup help, help text, and example programs.meetedison.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Library limitation
- EdPy cannot import other Python libraries because its compile step makes it incompatible with standard Python libraries.meetedison.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Maker and contributors
- The EdPy app was developed by Microbric; the app interface is credited to Sean Killian, and the language to Brian Danilko and Ben Hayton.edpyapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Mobile support
- There are no dedicated iOS or Android apps; EdPy can be accessed in a tablet browser, though the maker recommends using a computer.meetedison.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Online access
- EdPy is available online through a browser, with no additional software needed.meetedison.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The app says Google Analytics cookies collect aggregated, anonymous usage information to improve the web app and that Google is not allowed to use or share that data.edpyapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Programming support
- EdPy provides an inbuilt searchable function menu with documentation and example code.meetedison.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- EdPy is a Python-like text-based programming language for programming Edison robots.edpyapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Robot connection
- Edison V3 programming uses USB through supported browsers, while Edison V1/V2 use an EdComm cable and audio output.meetedison.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Teaching resources
- The maker offers EdPy lesson plans, student worksheets, teacher guides, tutorials, and downloadable documentation.meetedison.com · read 9 Oct 2026
