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Raspberry Pi Pico - What Is It?

The Raspberry Pi Pico is a microcontroller board powered by the


RP2040 chip, created by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Launched
in January 2021, this small electronic gadget
Types of ports in Raspberry pi pico
• Raspberry Pi Pico has several ports for different functionalities.
• GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins: used for digital input/output operations.
• UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) pins: used for serial
communication.
• I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) pins: used for communicating with other devices using the
I2C protocol.
• SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) pins: used for high-speed serial communication with
other devices.
• ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) pins: used to measure analog voltages.
• USB port: used for power supply and programming the Pico.
• SWD (Serial Wire Debug) port: used for debugging and programming the RP2040 chip
on the Pico.
•
Communication with Sensors using Raspberry Pi Pico

I2C Basics:
I2C is a 2-wire serial communication protocol for short-range data transfer.
It uses two lines: SDA (Serial Data) and SCL (Serial Clock).

SDA carries data between devices, while SCL controls the timing of data transmission.
It’s commonly used to interface with sensors, displays, and communication modules.

Raspberry Pi Pico and I2C:


Raspberry Pi Pico has two I2C controllers (I2C0 and I2C1).
You can access these controllers through most of the GPIO pins on the Pico.
Communication with Sensors using Raspberry Pi Pico
Raspberry Pi Pico ports allow communication with various sensors.

GPIO pins can be configured as input or output pins to communicate with digital sensors.

UART pins facilitate serial communication with sensors that use the UART protocol.

I2C pins enable communication with sensors using the I2C protocol, allowing for multiple devices to be
connected on the same bus.

SPI pins support high-speed communication with sensors that use the SPI protocol.

ADC pins allow connection with analog sensors, providing the ability to measure continuous voltages.

The chosen communication method depends on the type of sensor and the required data transfer rate.
Difference between Microprocessor and Microcontroller in
Raspberry Pi
Microprocessors:
• A microprocessor is the controlling unit of a microcomputer, encapsulated in a small chip. It
encompasses all the functions of a central processing unit (CPU) in a computer.
• Microprocessors perform Arithmetic Logical Unit (ALU) operations and communicate with
other connected devices.
• They tend to be larger than microcontrollers.
Microcontrollers:
• Microcontrollers are chips optimized for controlling electronic devices. They are found in a
single integrated circuit dedicated to specific tasks.
• A microcontroller typically includes memory, a processor, and programmable input/output
(I/O) pins.
• Microcontrollers handle specific tasks efficiently, making them ideal for embedded
systems.
• They are smaller than microprocessors.
• Microcontrollers operate at lower clock speeds.
A microprocessor is a general-purpose processing unit that executes complex instructions,
primarily used in computers and other computational devices.

A microcontroller is a complete computer system on a single chip, including a processor, memory,


and various input/output peripherals, designed for specific tasks.

Raspberry Pi Pico utilizes a microcontroller, specifically the RP2040 chip, which is optimized for
low-power applications and supports various sensor and communication interfaces.

The microcontroller architecture allows for more efficient and cost-effective integration of
multiple functionalities on a single board.

In contrast, a microprocessor-based system requires additional components and peripherals to


achieve similar functionality.
Types of Raspberry pi
Types of Raspberry
pi and Specifications
Raspberry Pi Pico
vs Arduino Uno
Differences between Raspberry Pi Pico and Arduino Uno

Raspberry Pi Pico and Arduino Uno are both renowned development boards, yet they vary significantly.

Raspberry Pi Pico utilizes the RP2040 microcontroller, whereas Arduino Uno is powered by the ATmega328
microcontroller.

In terms of GPIO pins, Raspberry Pi Pico boasts 26, whereas Arduino Uno offers 14 digital input/output
pins.

Raspberry Pi Pico provides a larger memory capacity with 2MB of flash memory, as opposed to Arduino
Uno's 32KB of flash memory.

When it comes to programming languages, Raspberry Pi Pico supports MicroPython and C/C++, while
Arduino Uno mainly utilizes the Arduino programming language.

Both boards come equipped with their individual software development environments and foster vibrant
online communities for assistance and knowledge-sharing.
MicroPython:

• Connect your Pico to your computer via USB.


• While holding the BOOTSEL button, connect the USB cable.
• Release the BOOTSEL button when the Pico appears as a Mass Storage Device
called RPI-RP2.
• Drag and drop the MicroPython UF2 file onto the RPI-RP2 volume.
• You can then access the REPL via USB Serial.

C/C++ (Arduino IDE):


• You can also program the Pico using C/C++.
• Download the Raspberry Pi Pico’s C SDK and examples from GitHub.
• Install the necessary tools.
• Build your C program (e.g., a “Blinky” example).
• Load the UF2 file onto the Pico.
Led blinking using Raspberry pi pico
Sample code for measure distance with ultrasonic sensor and raspberry pi pico

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