When should I run the Badger diagnostics skill?

It is recommended to run these diagnostics at the start of every development session to rule out environment issues before you begin coding.

What specific hardware does this skill support?

This skill is optimized for the Badger 2350 (Universe 2025/Tufty) badge running MicroPython.

Does this skill require external software to work?

Yes, it utilizes mpremote for communication and requires the MicroPython runtime to be installed on the badge.

Can I test my badge's network connectivity?

Yes, the skill includes scripts to verify WiFi connection status, IP configuration, and network download speeds.

Badger 2350 Hardware Diagnostics

Name: Badger 2350 Hardware Diagnostics
Author: johnlindquist

byjohnlindquist

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Security & Testing

Verifies system health, hardware components, and firmware compatibility for the Badger 2350 development environment.

This skill provides a comprehensive suite of diagnostic tools designed specifically for the Badger 2350 e-ink badge. It allows developers to quickly verify MicroPython environments, test physical hardware components like the display and buttons, scan I2C buses, and troubleshoot network connectivity issues. By integrating these checks into the Claude Code workflow, it helps eliminate hours of debugging by ensuring the hardware and development environment are correctly configured and responsive before coding begins.

Key Features

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02Hardware component testing for displays, buttons, and GPIO

03Firmware and MicroPython version verification

04I2C device scanning and bus address verification

05Memory and filesystem integrity and usage checks

06WiFi connectivity diagnostics and network speed testing

Use Cases

01Troubleshooting unresponsive hardware or diagnosing root causes for execution errors

02Starting a new development session to ensure the badge is correctly connected via mpremote

03Verifying successful installation of the Badger library and required badgeware modules

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add johnlindquist/badger-2350-plugin badger-diagnostics

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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