In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how this dual H-bridge motor driver integrated circuit works and how to setup an L293D with Raspberry PI Pico using MicroPython. DC Motors are the most common and used components in robotics. With the L293D chip, you can drive many of these motors from Raspberry PI Pico […]
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In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to use an SG90 servo motor with Raspberry PI pico and Micropython. Servo Motors are common electronics and diy components able to perform rotations (usually in a range between 0 and 180 degrees). You can use SG90 with Raspberry Pi Pico with easy MicroPython code as
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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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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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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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