Robotics & Engineering Python
Advanced
30 mins
Teacher/Student led
+70 XP
What you need:
Chromebook/Laptop/PC
USB Cable
Raspberry Pi PICO W

Setting Up Your Pico

In this lesson, you will learn how to set up your Raspberry Pi Pico W, connect it to a computer, and install the necessary software.

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    1 - Introduction

    In this lesson, you will learn how to set up your Raspberry Pi Pico W, connect it to a computer, and install the necessary software. By the end of this lesson, you will have your Pico up and running, ready for you to start creating exciting projects. Let's get started!


    2 - Download Firmware

    Firmware is a type of software that provides low-level control for a device's specific hardware. It acts as a bridge between the hardware and the software running on the device.

    Download the latest version of Raspberry Pi Pico W firmware at https://rpf.io/pico-w-firmware onto your computer. In a later step we will be transferring this downloaded file, onto your Pico.

    3 - Connecting Pico

    Connect the small end of the micro USB cable to the Raspberry Pi Pico W, as shown in the image.


    4 - Press BOOTSEL

    Hold down the BOOTSEL button on your Raspberry Pi Pico W.


    5 - Connect to Computer

    Whilst still holding down the BOOTSEL button on your Pico, connect the other end of the micro USB cable to your desktop computer or laptop.


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