Microcontroller Introduction with Raspberry Pi Pico
Community event hosted by Stephen Cross - New England Drupal Camp
This event is organised by and for Raspberry Pi enthusiasts.
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17 Nov 2023
1.00pm – 4.00pm EST
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Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI, United States
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Details
“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. Raspberry Pi Pico is Raspberry Pi’s microcontroller development board, making computing accessible and affordable.
This half-day training session is a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises. You will learn the following:
- Basics of a microcontroller
- Capabilities and features of Raspberry Pi Pico
- Ways to use a microcontroller in your home
- Basic electronics and physical computing concepts
- How to control Raspberry Pi Pico using MicroPython
- How to write simple MicroPython programs and install them on a Raspberry Pi Pico
Pre-requisite: This is a beginners’ training session. There are two requirements to attend:
- Wi-Fi-enabled laptop with a USB port running the latest version of your operating system
- Desire to learn
Materials provided that you can take home to continue the fun:
- Raspberry Pi Pico
- Breadboard
- USB cable
- LEDs, jumper wires, and resistors
LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS.
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