My little brother really wants me to teach him Python so that he can make games for the Thumby Color. I've been trying to get things set up so that I can get started and figure out some of the basics first, but I was wondering if anyone has had any luck using VSCode instead of Thonny or the web editor. I've tried using the Serial Monitor extension but haven't had any luck connecting. Does anyone know what settings are needed to connect to the serial console? And does anyone know of any extensions that provide easy access to the Thumby Color's filesystem like in Thonny?

I got the Serial Monitor working!

The bigger issue now is that I get constant warnings over unresolved modules. Are there pyi files available for the engine anywhere?

Using Visual Studio Code instead of Thonny for Thumby or Thumby Color is definitely possible, but it requires a bit more manual setup since Thonny is tailored for MicroPython devices out of the box. With VS Code, you'll need extensions and proper configuration to handle file transfers and serial communication, making it more flexible but less plug-and-play—like switching tactics mid-game for greater control but needing sharper coordination. In a similar rhythm, platforms built around full matches replays give users that same control, letting them step beyond default viewing and shape their own experience, just as developers customize their workflow beyond the basics.