Pico

Make cool projects using the Raspberry Pi Pico / Pico W

The Raspberry Pi Pico is a versitle microcontroller from creators of the worlds most popular single board computer. Embark on a journey with Pico, exploring a range of projects that push boundaries and ignite passion.

My Robot Dodges Obstacles, and I Never Coded It

Can you build a real robot — one that senses the world and reacts to it — without writing a single line of code? A Raspberry Pi Pico, an MX1508 motor driver, a 3.3V ultrasonic rangefinder and four AA batteries, with every bit of the logic snapped together as blocks in Snakie. Here's the full build, the wiring detail that catches most people out, the failure that stopped it dead, and what the generated MicroPython actually looks like underneath.

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MicroPython's .mpy Format Explained — and How to Use It With One Right-Click

Every MicroPython project ships as plain .py source by default, but there's a smaller, faster, more portable alternative already built into every install: the .mpy bytecode format. Here's what it actually is, why it's worth using, and how Snakie turns it into a single right-click.

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What If Building Robots With Code Was Actually Easy?

Meet Snakie — a free, open-source, robotics-first MicroPython editor with Monaco editing, built-in git, an LLM chat pane, live sensor instruments, and a board viewer that hands you driver code just by dragging a part in.

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From Code to Create Part 3: Going Wireless with the Pico W

Add WiFi to anything you build. In this episode of From Code to Creation we connect a Pico W to a network, host a local web server, and push live sensor data to the Arduino Cloud so you can see it from anywhere.

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Happy 13th Birthday MicroPython!

MicroPython turns 13 today! Let's celebrate with a round-up of the best MicroPython resources on KevsRobots and across the web — then dive into Arduino's brand new MicroPython IDE and see how it stacks up against Thonny.

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Why are Bus Servos better?

Bus servos like the Feetech STS3215 daisy chain over a single data wire, give you full position feedback, and make robot wiring a dream. Here's how to wire them up and control them with MicroPython on a Raspberry Pi Pico.

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Affordable Pi Projects

Here are 10 affordable Raspberry Pi projects that you can build at home, including a speech synthesizer, a weather station

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SAM - Software Automatic Mouth on MicroPython

SAM (Software Automatic Mouth) is a classic 1982 speech synthesis engine, ported to MicroPython for the Raspberry Pi Pico. Give your robots a voice with just a single GPIO pin and a speaker!

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Will Cogleys Eyemech

Will Cogley has created an incredible project called Eyemech, a robotic eye that can track movement and express emotions. Check out his amazing work and learn how he built it!

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From Code to Creation - New Video Series

Introducing From Code to Creation, a new video series that takes you beyond blinking LEDs into the world of I2C, SPI, and real-world electronics projects.

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Pico Plotter

Learn how to build your own plotter using the Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython. This project guides you through the steps to create a simple yet effective plotter that can draw shapes and patterns.

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LEGO Gets Lights & Sound with Tiny FX

Learn how to add lights and sound to your LEGO builds using the Tiny FX board from Pimoroni. This project demonstrates how to use MicroPython to control the Tiny FX board and enhance your LEGO creations.

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MicroPython Robotics

Learn how to build and program a robot using MicroPython on the Raspberry Pi Pico. This course covers everything from basic motor control to advanced sensors and autonomous behavior.

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LidarBot

LidarBot is a 3D printed robot that uses a Raspberry Pi Pico and Lidar to navigate its environment. It is designed for educational purposes and can be used to teach programming and robotics.

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The Best Arduino Robot for Beginners

The SMARS robot is a simple, 3D printed robot that can be controlled with an Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or any other microcontroller. It's a great way to learn about robotics, electronics, and programming.

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