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Developer Beginner Gaige Hall 206

Microcontroller Introduction with Raspberry Pi Pico

Stephen Cross

Stephen Cross

at Talking Drupal

"From light displays and IoT devices to signage and manufacturing processes, the Raspberry Pi Pico series gives you the power to control countless home, hobby, and industrial operations." - raspberrypi.com

Microcontrollers are everywhere: in your washing machines, cameras, security alarms, smart devices, traffic lights, and more. The Pi Pico is Rasberry Pi's microcontroller development board, making computing accessible and affordable.

This 1/2 day training is a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises. You will learn the following:

  • Basics of a microcontroller
  • Capabilities and features of the Raspberry Pi Pico
  • Ways to use a microcontroller in your home
  • Basic electronic and physical computing concepts
  • How to control the Pi Pico using Micropython
  • How to write simple Micropython programs and install them on a Pi Pico

Pre-Requisite: This is a beginner's training. There are two requirements to attend. 

  1. Wifi enabled laptop with a USB port running the latest version of your operating system. 
  2. Desire to learn.

Materials provided that you can take home and continue the fun:

  • Raspberry Pi Pico
  • Breadboard
  • USB Cable
  • LEDs, Jumper Wires, and Resistors.

LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS.

Additional Details:

  • Audience level: Beginner
  • Topic: Developer
  • Room: Gaige Hall 206

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