Tag Archives: micropython

Connect to Wi-Fi with the Raspberry Pi Pico W

Checkout the getting started tutorial if you have no experience in programming the Raspberry Pi Pico. This tutorial will first discuss setting up Wi-Fi with the IOTroam service available at the University of Twente, then after that, give some alternatives to get connected, see “Other options”. Although this tutorial is for MicroPython, it is also … Continue reading Connect to Wi-Fi with the Raspberry Pi Pico W

Setup a heartrate sensor with a Raspberry Pi Pico

Example of use of the MAX30102 heartrate sensor with MicroPython on a Raspberry Pi Pico. This example is based on this Maxim MAX30102 driver. The MAX30102 is an integrated pulse oximetry and heart-rate monitor biosensor module. Check out its datasheet here. The driver used is written for the MAX30102 and might work for the MAX30105 also. … Continue reading Setup a heartrate sensor with a Raspberry Pi Pico

Getting started with MicroPython on Raspberry Pi Pico

This tutorial will introduce you to coding MicroPython on a Raspberry Pi Pico. MicroPython is a version of Python that runs on a microcontroller, like the Raspberry Pi Pico. Warning: this tutorial is for MicroPython and will not work for CircuitPython! There is a CircuitPython tutorial here. To get started, you need an editor that … Continue reading Getting started with MicroPython on Raspberry Pi Pico

Breadboard with temperature sensor, display and Raspberry Pi Pico

Tutorial: build a connected temperature sensor with a Raspberry Pi Pico W

In this tutorial you learn to build a temperature sensor and connect it via Bluetooth with an App. It uses a DHT11 temperature & humidity sensor and Bluetooth communication with your phone. For this we will use a Raspberry Pi Pico W, the Wireless edition of the Pico. There is also an Arduino version of … Continue reading Tutorial: build a connected temperature sensor with a Raspberry Pi Pico W

Vibration Motor control

An example to control the intensity of vibration using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) for the Vibration DC Motor Module. This page has details on controlling this module for both Arduino and the Raspberry Pi Pico (with MicroPython). Further down Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) is explained. An example of a Vibration Motor Module : Controlling the … Continue reading Vibration Motor control