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EdPy

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What EdPy is

EdPy is a free, browser-based, Python-like text environment for programming Edison V1, V2, and V3 robots. It runs online without additional software and includes line help, autocomplete, popup help, explanatory text, example programs, and a searchable function menu with documentation and sample code. Saved programs can be shared through links for review. Edison V3 uses an EdPy version built on MicroPython and connects by USB through supported browsers; V1 and V2 use a Python-like compiled language with an EdComm cable and audio output. Browser support is listed for Chrome, Edge, and Opera on V3, and Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera on V1/V2. The environment includes classroom tools, curriculum materials, lesson plans, worksheets, teacher guides, tutorials, and downloadable documentation. The maker recommends it for students in school years 7–10 with prior programming exposure. Tablet-browser access is possible, although a computer is recommended. There are no dedicated iOS or Android apps, and the compiled language cannot import standard Python libraries.

Who it suits

EdPy is intended for students in school years 7–10 who already have some programming experience and are learning with Edison robots. Teachers can use its classroom resources and shareable programs.

What it does well

Free to use with an Edison robot
Runs in a browser without extra software
Provides autocomplete and searchable documentation
Programs can be shared by link
Includes lesson plans and teacher guides

What to know first

No dedicated iOS or Android apps
Computer use is recommended over tablets
Cannot import standard Python libraries
Robot connection differs by generation

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
EdPy	Free to use with an Edison robot	Free

As edpyapp.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the EdPy website in a supported browser.
Use the environment with an Edison robot.
Choose the version for Edison V1, V2, or V3.
Connect V3 over USB, or connect V1/V2 with an EdComm cable and audio output.
Use the help tools and example programs to begin writing text code.

Verdict

EdPy offers a focused web coding environment for Edison robots, with learning aids and classroom materials included. Robot model determines the language version, browser options, and connection method.

Questions

Is EdPy free?

Yes. The EdPy plan is free to use with an Edison robot.

Which Edison robots does it support?

EdPy supports Edison V1, Edison V2, and Edison V3.

Which browsers work with EdPy?

For V3, the maker lists Chrome, Edge, and Opera. For V1 and V2, the list is Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera.

Does EdPy have mobile apps?

There are no dedicated iOS or Android apps. It can be opened in a tablet browser, though a computer is recommended.

Can I use standard Python libraries?

No. The compiled language used for V1 and V2 cannot import standard Python libraries.

Who developed EdPy?

The app was developed by Microbric. The interface is credited to Sean Killian, and the language to Brian Danilko and Ben Hayton.

Facts from EdPy's own pages

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, 9 Oct 2026
Code sharing: Saved EdPy programs can be shared through links for review. · meetedison.com, 9 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia · edpyapp.com, 28 Sept 2026
Intended users: The maker recommends EdPy for students in school years 7–10 who have some prior programming exposure. · meetedison.com, 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, 9 Oct 2026
Learning aids: The environment includes line help, autocomplete, popup help, help text, and example programs. · meetedison.com, 9 Oct 2026
Library limitation: EdPy cannot import other Python libraries because its compile step makes it incompatible with standard Python libraries. · meetedison.com, 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, 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, 9 Oct 2026
Online access: EdPy is available online through a browser, with no additional software needed. · meetedison.com, 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, 9 Oct 2026
Programming support: EdPy provides an inbuilt searchable function menu with documentation and example code. · meetedison.com, 9 Oct 2026
Purpose: EdPy is a Python-like text-based programming language for programming Edison robots. · edpyapp.com, 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, 9 Oct 2026
Teaching resources: The maker offers EdPy lesson plans, student worksheets, teacher guides, tutorials, and downloadable documentation. · meetedison.com, 9 Oct 2026

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