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Using the Raspberry Pi Pico's Built-in Temperature Sensor

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Introduction to the Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython
Understanding the Built-in Temperature Sensor
Writing Your First Temperature Sensor Script
Enhancing Your Temperature Monitoring Project
Project Challenges and Next Steps

Course Introduction

Learn about the exciting journey ahead as we explore the Raspberry Pi Pico's built-in temperature sensor and learn how to use it with MicroPython.

By Kevin McAleer,    2 Minutes

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Welcome to the Course

In this course, you’ll learn how to use the Raspberry Pi Pico’s built-in temperature sensor to measure and display temperature readings. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to explore new MicroPython applications, this course provides the perfect starting point to get hands-on experience with the Pico.

Course Overview

We’ll begin with the essentials, including setting up your Raspberry Pi Pico and installing MicroPython. From there, you’ll dive into the functionality of the Pico’s built-in temperature sensor and understand how it works under the hood.

Once the basics are covered, you’ll write your first script to take temperature readings and display them in the Thonny console. We’ll then explore ways to enhance the project, such as formatting the data and adding real-world applications like temperature alerts.

What You Will Learn

  • Raspberry Pi Pico Setup: How to prepare your Pico for programming with MicroPython.
  • MicroPython Basics: Understanding the fundamentals of Python programming on microcontrollers.
  • Temperature Sensor Usage: How to read data from the Pico’s built-in temperature sensor.
  • Real-World Applications: Implementing temperature monitoring systems with practical use cases.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Set up and program the Raspberry Pi Pico using Thonny and MicroPython.
  • Understand the principles behind the Pico’s temperature sensor.
  • Write and run scripts to take temperature readings and display them in the console.
  • Expand your knowledge with advanced features like data formatting and threshold-based alerts.

Ready to Begin?

This course is your gateway to mastering the Raspberry Pi Pico’s built-in temperature sensor. Let’s get started and bring your ideas to life!

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