How to Install MicroPython

Easy Install with Thonny

By Kevin McAleer,    2 Minutes

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To make installing MicroPython easier you can use Thonny, an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Python and MicroPython. To download Thonny:

1. Go https://www.thonny.org and download the version your computer (Windows, Mac or Linux).

Screenshot of the Thonny download page

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Change to Standard Mode

1. After you have started Thonny, make sure you’re in the regular mode by clicking on the purple text link - it will recommend that you quit and then restart Thonny
2. Go ahead and quit and restart Thonny.

Screenshot of the standard mode link

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Installing MicroPython

1. Click on on the bottom right corner and select Install MicroPython...

Screenshot of the Thonny Install dialog option

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Screenshot of the Thonny Install dialog box

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1. Select variant (the version specific to your board), for example the version for the Raspberry Pi Pico is Raspberry Pi - Pico / Pico H.
2. Then click the Install button. The firmware will now be uploaded to your microcontroller.

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Well done

Congratulations, you now have the most up-to-date MicroPython installed on your MicroController.

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