In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to connect and put into work an analog joystick with Raspberry PI Pico, using MicroPython. Joysticks are common input devices widely used in games, but in some cases they can also replace mouse when we need to attach them in a small space. Joysticks can work […]
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In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to include your custom, external modules in MicroPython with Raspberry PI Pico. Importing external modules in Python is a common way to include custom functions in your code, keeping it ordered and clean. The import statement is available also in MicroPyton but requires the right files
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In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to move your first steps with Raspberry PI Pico, installing the open-source Thonny IDE (integrated development environment) and running a very simple command. The new Raspberry PI Pico changes the user approach to this device because it works as a microcontroller (unlikely other Raspberry PI boards
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In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to use PWM with Raspberry PI, include an example with a “breathing” LED. Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) is an electronic technique of reducing the (average) power provided to a circuit by providing regular discrete pulses. As Raspberry PI hasn’t analogic PINs, this can provide an effective
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In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to connect Raspberry PI to a matrix keypad and get user input from Python. How Matrix Keypad Works One of the most common industry input devices, matrix keypads are frequently installed on phones, domestic appliances and also in some low-cost safe boxes. Common matrix keypads are
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In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to setup and wire a 8×8 Led Matrix with Raspberry PI and Python, explaining code. A very simple electronic component, 8×8 Led Matrix with Raspberry PI (and Python) can display nice and simple images whose application limit is only your fantasy. How 8×8 LED Matrix Works
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In this tutorial I’m showing you how to configure and create a simple parking sensor with Raspberry PI, visually measuring proximity distance with ultrasonic sensor HC SR04 and showing it on a 10 segment LED Bar. Park assistants were optional in older cars but soon it became a common component in recent car models. A
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In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to wire and use a common 10-segment LED bar with Raspberry PI. 10-segment LED bars are commonly used to get visual indicators, usually to measure filling status. You can use these electronic items with Raspberry PI, switching each LED separately How 10 Segment LED Bar Work
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