Russell is a hackable CircuitPython SAM D21-powered badge #CircuitPython #BadgeLife @MicrochipMakes @Tindie

Maker Ryan M. of redactd has launched a new badge, Russell, designed for experimentation with CircuitPython — and it’s in the shape of a giraffe, because why not?

“Russell the giraffe is a hackable badge running CircuitPython,” Ryan M. explains, offering the simple reason “#badgelife” for the reason behind his creation. “The RGB light is reverse mounted to shine through the eye of the giraffe.”

“Russell can be powered by either the SAO port, the CR2032 coin cell battery or the micro-USB port.”

Russell also includes a Sh*tty Add-On (SAO) port, allowing it to be connected to additional badge accessories — all of which can be controlled from the same microcontroller — a Microchip SAM D21, surface mounted at the base of the giraffe’s neck.

See the video below, the badge on Tindie, and the hackster.io article here.