You will find a list of stable and unstable builds. You can visit the MicroPython for Pico Downloads page to find the current version. If you don’t have it, you can download an installer.īefore you can program the Pico with MicroPython, this language needs to be installed on the microcontroller board.

Python 3.6+ installed on your computer.

If your computer has USB-C ports, then you will also need a USB to USB-C adapter. Here is a link to one if you need to buy it or see a picture. These are used as charger cables for many cell phones, so you may already have one.

A computer with one USB or USB-C available port.

You can find out where to buy one in your region here.

To follow this tutorial you will need the following items: Don’t have one yet? They sell for $4 USD so buy one (or two!) and follow along. In this article you are going to learn how to set up and program your Pico with MicroPython. This makes it a great choice for beginners who want to design their own devices but don’t have the patience or interest to learn low-level programming. While most microcontrollers can only be programmed in C or C++, the Pico also offers support for MicroPython, a slimmed down version of Python that is designed specifically for small devices.

Unlike the Raspberry Pi, which functions as a general purpose computer and runs the popular Linux operating system, the Pico is a much more primitive device that lacks a central operating system and can only be programmed to perform specific tasks or control connected peripherals, usually as part of an embedded system or Internet of Things device. With the release of the Raspberry Pi Pico, the Raspberry Pi Foundation has expanded its product offering beyond their highly successful line of mini-computers and went even smaller by entering the microcontroller market.

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