python-setup

Set up a Python development environment for Badger 2350 by installing Python 3.8+, creating a virtual environment with `python3 -m venv venv`, activating it, and installing essential tools like mpremote, ampy, rshell, and esptool via pip to enable badge communication and development.

Install mpremote and badge tools by creating and activating a virtual environment, then using pip to install mpremote, ampy, rshell, esptool, and supporting utilities like black, pylint, and mypy. This approach isolates dependencies and works consistently across macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Yes, both venv and virtualenv create isolated Python environments for Badger 2350 projects. The Skill implements venv as the standard approach, but virtualenv is an equally viable alternative that provides similar dependency isolation for badge development.

While mpremote is the primary tool for badge communication, esptool, rshell, and ampy provide alternative or complementary methods for firmware flashing and file transfer. Installing all tools gives you flexibility; mpremote alone covers most common Badger 2350 workflows.

Dependency conflicts occur when tools are installed globally or when Python versions mismatch. Using a virtual environment isolates project dependencies and prevents conflicts between mpremote, pytest, black, pylint, and other development tools across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Install pytest and pytest-cov for testing, black and pylint for code quality, mypy for type checking, and mkdocs and sphinx for documentation. These tools integrate with your Badger 2350 virtual environment to support a complete development workflow.