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With t you can expand your electronics projects, and incorporate a whole new level of functionality that you weren't able to before with the traditional Raspberry Pi units micro-USB Port Dee ce Reuse iy Rau ase to upload programs and projects on to your Pico, 24 ww plpubeatinscom The Pi Pico - Up Close 8 wecipubetionscom 25 & Get Started with Raspberry Pi Pico Power: The Tiny Microcontroller ‘The Pico is something entirely different From the Raspberry Pi Foundation's usual releases. Whereasthe Raspberry P, now on version 4, isa ‘small computer, and even the Compute Module and the Pi 400 are stilljust computers, the Pico is actually a microcontroller. ‘Amicrocontrollr is a processing nit thats designed to work with programmable peripherals, and has input and output modules alongside ‘small amount of memory and storage capabilites. The processors are often scaled down, compared to the processor on a Raspberry Pi, or ‘even inside your desktop computer, but powerful enough to complete basic tasks. Examples of a microcontroller in action canbe Found inside a washing machine, or traffic lights. A washing machine has no need fora quad-core processor, 8GB of memory, andthe ability to output to a 4K monitor. Instead, ithas aset of microcontrollers, that are connected to various parts ‘ofthe washing machine -such asthe pump, or motor. When a signals sent toaninputon the washing machine's microcontroller, it knows through ‘some clever programming stored nits limited memory -thatit needs to send signal output tothe valves to allow ina certain amount oF water, then activate the motor For the drum and soon, ‘The same canbe applied inthe traffic light example. A powerful computer isnt necessary, 50. microcontroller will activate te red, amber and green lights in sequence, or switch to redto stop traffic when someone presses the ‘Walkbutton hile t would probably be interesting to have a powerful computer inside your washing machine's overkill A microcontroller takes up less space, uses less energy, andisnt prone tothe kind of cashes orin need ofthe Frequent updates that a traditional computer requires. They simply sit there, act on inputs that come their way, process that data, and ‘output whatever is required depending on the input actions. Power use is the main reason why microcontrollers are inaction everywhere we look. There's often limited supply to devices, or situations. A microcontroller can work effectively with the Uimited amount of energy drawn From _asmallsolarcell-evenin the most overcast ‘oF northern dimes. For example, on-board the Intemational Space Station there are thousands ‘of microcontrollers in action: monitoring ar quality, monitoring radiation levels, distributing power and keeping track on the crew. IF each oF these units were a more powerful computing device, the power draw onthe SS would be immense; so microcontrollers are the way forward ~atleast until we work out how tobuilda warp ‘core with near unimited energy, thats, 26 wwpelpubeationscom Pico Power: The Tiny Microcontroller a The Raspberry Pico GP PROGRAMMABLE PICO “The main difference between the microcontrollers inside your everyday appliances and the Pico, isthat where the microcontrollers within your washing machine are pre-programmed with thelr instructions, the Pio isnt and can be programmed by you. ‘This means that you can use the Pic's USB port to connect toa computer, write some code to control something, upload the code to the Pio's RP2040 microcontroller, and watch asit does what youve askedit do, ‘The 26 multi-function GPIO pins located down the long sides of the Pico, can be used to solder electronics projects to. And with some lever coding, you're able to contol the input and output of devices, depending on ther state va the Pico microcontroller. Each ofthe Pico's GPIO pins have specific uses, as you cansee From, the pinout chart. This means that certain electronic components soldered tothe pins, can be programmed using the Pico's primary microcontroller language, MicroPython (or C+) REMEMBER, IT'S NOT A PI I's worth mentioning that the Raspberty Pico isn't designed the same.as, or can replace, a Raspberry Pi. Thisisa diferent type of device altogether. Where you'lluse your Fito browse the Internet, play agame, do some coding and soon, the Pico can't do that. Its designed For use with physical components and projects, suchas lighting LEDs or responding to a button push, controlling ‘motorsand the ike. Ifyou want more versatility For your projects, then the Raspberry Pils tillthe perfect device to use. Fyou've got something specificin mind, and you want to expandinto electronics and microcontrollers, then the Pico wil i the bill Bu, ou'Lalso| need a computer, of Raspberry Pin order to program the Picoto begin with. mmpcpublationscom — 27 8 Get Started with Raspberry Pi | The Pico and MicroPython Deen gee ee cau accu Rca ies ne installed code or routines. This allows you to program the Pico to whatever tasks or projects rani planned for it. But first, you'll need to set it up and get it ready to use Mi ire ‘The Pico uses MicroPython or C/C++ code in order to communicate with the devices willbe attached to. The code will when ‘uploaded to the Pico, runa specifi set of instructions depending onthe electronics that are soldered to the Pico. For example, in ‘MicroPython, with an LED attached to the Pico, you would initalise ‘and import the Pin and Timer modules tel the Pico which GPIO the LED is attached to, then setup a routine that wil use the Timer Function to send a signal tothe LED let's say every couple of seconds. The end result would bea blinking LED, which goes on and off every two seconds. Naturally, the more complex the electronics attached tothe Picoare, then the more complex the MicroPython code willbe to make them workin the way you want. ‘MicroPython is probably the best language to begin with when it ‘comes to programming the Pico. Like Python, it’s abit easier to get yourhead around - when compared to C or C++ -and it's probably slightly easierto getup and running, There's also the added ‘advantage of there being more examples of itonline, so you can dip into the various sites around the Internet and take the code snippets youneed to make certain devices and peripherals work cnn sed wih ony mecctn e 28 ww pelpubeatinscom MICROPYTHON 'MicroPython is Python 3-based coding language thats designed to be executed onthe RP2040 microcontroller the one thats powering the Pi Pico. t's hight efficient language, and thanksto the co's larger than average memory and capacity~for a microcontroller It's the deal language to start learning. If you already have some ‘experience with Python 3, then MicroPython should be relatively ‘easy to follow; since they're essentially the same. If youve never used Python before, then we'd recommend you take alookaat one of our coding titles at, https: odmpubliations. com. Before you can use MicroPython, though, youl need to flash the Pico with the latest version of MiroPython. This means downloading the latest version of MicroPython and uploading tonto the Pico. The processis remarkably easy, however Start by connecting one end of a USB cable tothe Pico. Then press ‘and hold the BOOTSEL button on the Pico, while atthe same time plugging the other end ofthe USB cable into your computer, oF a Raspberry Pi. Count to five, then let go ofthe BOOTSEL button \within a few seconds the computer, or Raspberry Pi, will display a notification that an external or removable, drive has been attached inthe same fashion as when you plugin a USB Flash drive. IF you open your File Manager or Explorer window, and navigate to the newiy installed Pico storage, youll see two Files present: INDEX. HTMand INFO_UF2.XT, ‘The INFO_UF2.TXT file contain information regarding your Peo, {and the INDEXHTM is a web-based page that contains al the information you'll ned to getthe Pico connected and installed with MicroPython, ‘Alternatively you can open a browser and navigate to http://www. raspberryp.org/documentation/pico/getting started. Scroll down Until you get to the Getting started with MicroPython section, and Follow the on-screen instructions, Click on the Download UFZ file button-at the bottom of the Getting Started infobox. Once the UF? ile has been downloaded, locate tin the Downloads Folder on your computer, and click and dragit into the Pico storage >>'.Now, enter the Following: print ("Hello, world!”) Users of Python will undoubtedly recognise the syntax, butf you've ever coded with Python before then let's explain what's going onin thissimple line. “The print command, as you probably assume, is used to print oF isplay, something to the screen forthe user to read. IFyou want tosay something to the user, then you'll need to enclose your text inside a pair of brackets and quotation marks. n this example, we're displaying the words Hele, worl. When the MicroPython interpreter reads the Prine command twill naturally assume that somethings being displayed, and look For a numberof acceptable ‘outcomes. The ist bracket and opening quotation mark means there's going tobe some text, sothe interpreter wll look Fora closing set of quotation marks and bracket. Press Enter, and the words Helle, wex2A| will appearin the Shell sedtion of Thonny. \What you've just done is communicate directly with the Pico, and through MicroPython on the Pico, i's recognised the command you've ‘entered and acted onit. Just for Fun, enter the command again, but this time intentionally miss out the lat bracket. You'l notice thatthe Shell doesn’t want tocontinue without the bracket, so therefore it's an error. While using MicroPython, or most other programming languages, you'll need to be careful what you type. The slightest mistake can have dire consequences to your code ~or, more than likely i'l just stop itfrom working Forthe next example, click the upper part of Thonn, where the number “1's Now enter the Hello, world code again. When youbit Enter this time, youll notice that instead of running the code through the Pico, ‘Thonny has created a second ne and is waiting For more input. ‘While using the Shelis grat, t's nt so good for creating multHtine ‘ode. Thisis where the upper section comesin. To execute the code in the upper section youl need todo the following: Click the Run button; this opens a new window asking Fora save location (This computer or the Raspberry Pi Pico). Thisis because any code that's en entered inthe upper section of Thonny needstobe saved First, as apy ile, beforeit canbe executed. 30 ww pelpubeatinscom ‘Selectthe Picoas the save location, then when asked, create aname for the.py file-inthiscase calit HeloWord py and cick the OK button, ‘As soon as youve saved the file, twill automatically run and you'l'see the output From the code displayedin the Shellbox. ‘Alternatively you can open a browser and navigate to http://www. raspberryp.ora/documentation/pico/aetting started. Scroll down Until you get to the Getting started with MicroPython section, and follow the on-screen instructions. Click onthe Download UFZ ile button~at the bottom of the Gettin Started info box. Once the UF? ile has been downloaded, locate tin the Downloads Folder on your computer, and click and dragit into the Pico storage drawing, presentation and spreadsheet program, auinme acaeeaag Themopastntane wefan ‘awe reer ober ESE scirotacctntecestcing GRMMANGED S655 onan tone anehasbayFigomitapistcner session. Alton and ire Saeco poe = aye pean ween Sessa lay moc &) 50 ww plpubeatinscom PVTSNTaetiretsy posible to remove and additems tothe Application Menu using the Main Menu Editor. Choose Menu > Preferences > Main Menu Editor, then add or remove ticks next to programs and sections you want to inlude\exclude. Use ‘Move Up and Move Down to rearrange items inthe Menu. 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Naturally, you can opt For your own System Desaop | ers 8er efaute Large (2212), ‘Aswith any other operating system desktop, you're able to customise the EI {t's important that you switch off your Raspberry Pisafely. When you are finshed with your Raspberry Pisession click Menu > Shutdown, Three options appear: ‘Shutdown, Reboot, and Logout. lick Shutdown. Always wat For the ‘screen to go blank before removing the USB power. rea Raspberry P's PIXEL interface, mak it mor personal and moreyou The secondtabinthe Appearance Settings window Pen UEY allows you to adjust the menu bar that runs along the top ofthe desktop. You can change is sz, cour and events location from the top to the bottom ofthe screen. a more Desktop [Menu Bar| System | Defaults Layout Fil srean with image Pitae foxjog Colo Tent Colo Documents ¥ Wastbasket_¥ Mounted Diske cancel OK iw “The System tab in the Appearance Settings window will tenable youto change the core system font, as wellas the ‘mouse cursor sie. 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