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Raspberry Pi Pico for Robotics

Kevin McAleer via YouTube

Overview

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Explore the Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller in this comprehensive 1-hour video tutorial. Learn about its features, design goals, and pin-outs, and discover how it compares to other boards like Arduino Nano, ESP, and Trinket. Delve into the Pico's specifications, including its powerful capabilities and low cost. Understand the concept of programmable I/O and find out where to purchase the Pico. Discover potential applications for this versatile board in robotics projects. Get introduced to MicroPython, its benefits, and learn how to write MicroPython code for the Pico using Thonny. Compare the Raspberry Pi Pico with Arduino and gain insights into why it might be the ideal choice for your next project. Access additional resources, including a keynote presentation and GitHub code, to further enhance your understanding of this exciting new microcontroller.

Syllabus

Raspberry Pi Pico - what is it?
Raspberry Pi Pico - what is all the fuss about?
What are the design goals of the Raspberry Pi Pico?
What are the Raspberry Pi Pico Pin outs?
What is the Raspberry Pi Pico spec?
How does the Raspberry Pi Pico compare to other boards?
Raspberry Pi Pico vs ESP32
What is programmable I/O?
Where can I buy a Raspberry Pi Pico?
What can you do with a Raspberry Pi Pico?
What is MicroPython?
Why use MicroPython?
How to write MicroPython code for Pico in Thonny
Arduino vs Raspberry Pi Pico

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Kevin McAleer

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