This book will teach you Python programming and some basic electronics without assuming any prior knowledge of either subject. The book initially focusses on Python programming, building up a Morse Code example using the Raspberry Pi Pico's built-in LED. Once you have mastered the basics of coding the Pico, the book will introduce electronics, showing you how to use sensors, switches, LEDs, servomotors and displays attached to your Pico. All the parts used in the book are available in a companion kit by MonkMakes Ltd. available from suppliers world-wide. Discover how to: install and use the Thonny Python editor and upload programs to your Pico write simple programs to control the Raspberry Pi Pico structure your programs with functions and modules make effective use of Python Lists and Dictionaries attach sensors, LEDs, servomotors and displays to your Pico and, to program them. make use of the Pico's advanced input/output capabilities

The Raspberry Pi Pico is a remarkable microcontroller. It has a power and sophistication that would have been unthinkable just a short time ago. For the sort of jobs it is ideal for, it has plenty of processing power and enough memory to make tasks that would have once required careful planning, relatively easy. Instead of struggling with the machine, you can now focus on getting a good implementation of your algorithms. To enjoy all of its power and sophistication there is no better language than C. It wastes none of the power and it gives you what you need to get at the new features. However, getting started with the Pico with C is no easy feat, which is what motivated this book about creating programs so that testing and debugging is easy. Programming the Raspberry Pi Pico in C uses the highly popular VS Code as its development environment and shows how to use a Raspberry Pi or a desktop PC running Windows as your development machine. The purpose of the book is to reveal what you can do with the Pico's GPIO lines together with widely used sensors, servos and motors and ADCs. After covering the GPIO, outputs and inputs, events and interrupts, it gives you hands-on experience of PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), the SPI bus, the I2C bus and the 1-Wire bus. One of the key advantages of the Pico is its PIO (Programmable I/O) and while this is an advanced feature it is included in this book. After finding out how the PIO works, we apply it to writing a PIO program for the DHT22 and the 1-Wire bus. One current drawback of the Pico it is that it doesn't have a network connection. To solve this problem there is a chapter on using the low-cost ESP8266 as a WiFi client and web server. The two devices together make the Pico a true IoT device. Harry Fairhead has a hardware background and, having worked with microprocessors and electronics in general, for many years, he is an enthusiastic proponent of the IoT and embedded computing. He is the author of two books intended for C programmers, Fundamental C: Getting Closer To The Machine and Applying C For the IoT With Linux and four books on the using the Raspberry Pi in an IoT context, two using C and two using Python. He is now working on a Python version of this book for the Pico.

Learn to program the Raspberry Pi Pico’s dual ARM Cortex M0+ CPUs in Assembly Language. The Pico contains a customer System on a Chip (SoC) called the RP2040, making it the Foundation’s first entry into the low-cost microcontroller market. The RP2040 contains a wealth of coprocessors for performing arithmetic as well as performing specialized I/O functionality. This book will show you how these CPUs work from a low level, easy-to-learn perspective. There are eight new Programmable I/O (PIO) coprocessors that have their own specialized Assembly Language supporting a wide variety of interface protocols. You'll explore these protocols and write programs or functions in Assembly Language and interface to all the various bundled hardware interfaces. Then go beyond working on your own board and projects to contribute to the official RP2040 SDK. Finally, you'll take your DIY hardware projects to the next level of performance and functionality with more advanced programming skills. What You'll Learn Read and understand the Assembly Language code that is part of the Pico’s SDK Integrate Assembly Language and C code together into one program Interface to available options for DIY electronics and IoT projects Who This Book Is For Makers who have already worked with microcontrollers, such as the Arduino or Pico, programming in C or Python. Those interested in going deeper and learning how these devices work at a lower level, by learning Assembly Language.

The Raspberry Pi Pico is a low cost (5USD/Euro) micro controller. Raspberry Pi Pico Simplified explains in simple terms how to use this micro controller. The book shows the pin layouts in detail, explains how to work with a breadboard and attach a power supply. Next the principles of the MicroPython programming language are explained. After these basic introductions the book shows in detail how to connect sensors to the Pico and how to program this micro controller to obtain results from real-world measurements like temperature, light intensity, vibration, movement etc. The results are shown by leds and displays. Every chapter is full of details like schematics, program listings and a detailed explanation. Next to this the book also presents many ideas for building your own projects. All written in clear language that is understandable for beginners, but also for seasoned electronics hobbyists without programming experience.

Programmable Controllers is an introductory PLC text introducing the operation, programming and interfacing of the Allen-Bradley Pico 1760 PLC. The text builds from a foundation of electromagnetic relays with associated ladder diagrams and progresses into general purpose PLC internal operations, 1760 operational specifications, I/O considerations and common PLC applications. PicoSoft ver 6.22 is introduced with sample laboratory experiments and chapter problems applying the software to solve realistic application examples. A basic understanding of component-level electrical, electronic and logic switching concepts is beneficial but not required to use this book.

Take your first steps with the Raspberry Pi Pico and take on exciting projects using CircuitPython, MicroPython, and Pico Key Features • Make the most of the Raspberry Pi Pico—a low-cost microcontroller that is primed for innovation • Work with easy-to-follow examples and learn how to interface and program a Raspberry Pi Pico • Work on fun projects, right from home automation to building a seven-segment display to tracking air quality Book Description The Raspberry Pi Pico is the latest addition to the Raspberry Pi family of products. Introduced by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, based on their RP2040 chip, it is a tiny, fast microcontroller that packs enough punch to power an extensive range of applications. Raspberry Pi Pico DIY Workshop will help you get started with your own Pico and leverage its features to develop innovative products. This book begins with an introduction to the Raspberry Pi Pico, giving you a thorough understanding of the RP2040's peripherals and different development boards for the Pico designed and manufactured by various organizations. You'll explore add-on hardware and programming language options available for the Pico. Next, you'll focus on practical skills, starting with a simple LED blinking project and building up to a giant seven-segment display, while working with application examples such as citizen science displays, digital health, and robots. You'll also work on exciting projects around gardening, building a weather station, tracking air quality, hacking your personal health, and building a robot, along with discovering tips and tricks to give you the confidence needed to make the best use of RP2040. By the end of this Raspberry Pi book, you'll have built a solid foundation in product development using the RP2040, acquired a skillset crucial for embedded device development, and have a robot that you built yourself. What you will learn • Understand the RP2040's peripherals and apply them in the real world • Find out about the programming languages that can be used to program the RP2040 • Delve into the applications of serial interfaces available on the Pico • Discover add-on hardware available for the RP2040 • Explore different development board variants for the Raspberry Pi Pico • Discover tips and tricks for seamless product development with the Pico Who this book is for This book is for students, teachers, engineers, scientists, artists, and tech enthusiasts who want to develop embedded systems that drive cost-effective automation, IoT, robotics, medical devices, and art projects. If you consider yourself a maker and would like to learn how to use the Raspberry Pi Pico, then this book is for you. Familiarity with Python programming, MicroPython, CircuitPython, embedded hardware, and peripherals is helpful but not mandatory to get the most out of this book.

A recipe for having fun and getting things done with the Raspberry Pi The Raspberry Pi makes it easy to learn about computers and computer programming, and Raspberry Pi For Dummies makes it even easier! Using this extremely affordable and compact computer, you can learn to code in languages like Scratch and Python, explore how electronics work, create computer-generated buildings in Minecraft and music in Sonic Pic, become Linux-savvy, make Internet-of-Things devices, or just play around! This book gets you up and running on your Raspberry Pi, starting with setting it up, downloading the operating system, and using the desktop environment. Then, the only limit is your imagination! It doesn’t matter whether you have a Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi 400, Raspberry Pi Zero W or an older model: we’ve got you covered. Raspberry Pi For Dummies explores the latest technology—the Raspberry Pi 4 and 400, Scratch 3 programming language, new games bundled with the Raspberry Pi, and the hottest Add-Ons out there. This introductory guide is the perfect place to start if you want to get a taste of everything the Raspberry Pi can do! Set up your Raspberry Pi, install the operating system, and connect to the Internet Learn the basics of the Linux desktop and Linux shell so you can program, work, and play Use Python, Scratch, and Sonic Pi to write your first programs and make games and digital music Discover how circuits work hand-in-hand with your Pi If you want to make the most of the Raspberry Pi for school, work, or play, you’ll love this easy-to-read reference.

Microcontrollers, like the RP2040 chip at the heart of Raspberry Pi Pico, are computers stripped back to their bare essentials. You don't use monitors or keyboards with them — instead, you program them over USB to take their input from (and send their output to) on-board input/output pins. Using these programmable connections, you can light LEDs, make noises, send text to screens, and much more. In Get started with MicroPython on Raspberry Pi Pico 2nd Edition, you will learn how to use the beginner-friendly MicroPython language to write programs, and you’ll connect up hardware to make your Raspberry Pi Pico interact with the world around it. Using these skills, you can create your own electromechanical projects, whether for fun or to make your life easier. Fully updated for Raspberry Pi Pico W and the latest version of MicroPython, this book shows you how to: Get started with Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico W Work with various electronic components Create your own programmable electronic contraptions Turn Raspberry Pi Pico W into a network-connected node for the Internet of Things Link your Pico W to your smartphone, tablet, or another Pico W with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Whether you’re using Raspberry Pi Pico for a home project, industrial automation, or learning (or teaching!) electronics and programming, this book will show you how.