py/builtinimport.c: always name module in error msg when an import fails #10629
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On the smallest boards, we use terse error messages to save space. Usually this is fine, but the
module not founderror is confusing, because on casual glance it can make it appear that a module being imported is missing, instead of some subsequent import being missing. Use the regular more verbose message instead, which names the missing module.I've seen several users be confused by this and resort to asking a support question. This happened most recently in discord.
Example and test:
Old way, which causes a number of users to say, "but I did add neopixel as a library":
Clearer message: