In this tutorial, I will show you how to connect and use an Incremental Rotary Encoder with a Raspberry PI Pico microcontroller. I will show you how to manage the connections and use MicroPython to control them. Before starting, let’s see how Rotary Encoders work. About Rotary Encoders The most known models of this module […]
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In this tutorial, I will show you my review of the Elecrow Advanced Kit for Raspberry PI Pico, a sensor, and all the parts needed to build your DIY smart car robot. About the Kit The kin includes all the sensors that every beginner can need for any of the most common projects. By combining
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In this summer, the Raspberry PI company announced a new release of the Raspberry PI Pico series: the Raspberry PI Pico 2. From a visual point of view, the new microcontroller may appear the same as the previous one. Still, some changes happened inside, which should bring more power and flexibility to this microcontroller. In
This tutorial will show you how to drive motors with L298N and Raspberry PI Pico, describing how this dual H bridge motor driver works, how to connect it to the Raspberry PI Pico and how to use it with MicroPython. This module is a great alternative to the L293D chip, as it can drive higher
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Many people wishing to get started with microelectronics and programming can hear on the web about “Raspberry PI”. Before starting to buy, they could ask themselves what is a Raspberry PI. So this article will help you to understand what it is and if this can fit your learning needs. The Raspberry PI Foundation Before
This tutorial will show you how to connect and control a Neopixel from Raspberry PI Pico, to be able to create fancy LED effects for your home. I will use MicroPython, because of its simplicity, especially for beginners. About Neopixel LEDs Neopixels are RGB LED strips composed of WS2812B chips. They can have different forms,
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This tutorial will show you how to use a RCWL-0516 with Raspberry PI Pico, by using MicroPython. I will also include the wiring diagram to show how to interface the module with your microcontroller. What is the RCWL-0516 Radar Sensor The RCWL-0516 is a great device working on an interesting principle: the Doppler effect. It
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In this tutorial, I will show you examples in Raspberry PI Pico of print() usage with MicroPython. This will show you how to use advanced options and formatting techniques, as I’ve found that the MicroPython official pages lack this kind of info. Even if you can use the print() function to show sensor values, for
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