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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This tutorial will show you how to use a potentiometer with a Raspberry PI Pico microcontroller. This will show you how to arrange the wirings for a simple connection and how to prepare a MicroPython code to use it. What is a Potentiometer A potentiometer is an electronic component including a knob used to manually
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In this tutorial, I will show you how to connect and use a Raspberry PI Pico e-paper (e-ink) display by using MicroPython. Raspberry PI Pico e-paper (e-ink) displays are output devices that make cool your project results and help to save a lot of power. Once configured with the content to show, they can keep
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In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how works and how to use I2C with Raspberry PI Pico. I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) communication allows to reduce wiring difficulty when connecting devices able to support this protocol. It is widely used in electronics industry and also Raspberry PI Pico can use I2C Explaining How I2C Works
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In this tutorial, I will show you the process to compile a MicroPython firmware for your Raspberry PI Pico from your Raspberry PI computer board. This is useful if you want to create a custom MicroPython firmware for your microcontroller or if you want to test the very latest MicroPython code. What MicroPython Firmware Compiling
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