from machine import Pin
import time
ext_led=Pin(15,Pin.OUT)
button=Pin(14,Pin.IN,Pin.PULL_DOWN)
print("Practice 1 Ready:Press and hold the button")
last_state=0
while True:
    current_state=button.value()
    if current_state==1 and last_state==0:
        print("BUTTON PRESSED")
    elif current_state==0 and last_state==1:
        print("BUTTON RELEASED")
    ext_led.value(current_state)
    last_state=current_state
    time.sleep(0.5) # Wait for USB to become ready