Raspberry Pi Pico Discovery Kit By Kitronik

Raspberry Pi Pico Discovery Kit by Kitronik

With the Kitronik Discovery Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, you can take your first steps in Python and physical computing (Pico included). The Kitronik Discovery Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico (including Pico) is an excellent introduction to microcontrollers, Python coding and physical computing. The kit includes everything needed to perform the seven experiments provided, including a large test board.

The Pi Pico is also included in the pack and comes with pin heads already attached, so no soldering is required! The kit comes in reusable packaging that can be reused to store the kit.

The seven experiments range from the basics of using the board to more sophisticated ideas, including the use of external circuits. Experiments include basic configuration, rudimentary code, interrupts, threads, digital inputs and analogue and digital outputs.

A comprehensive manual is included in the package. It describes the basic setup and how to perform each of the seven experiments. Each experiment includes detailed circuit diagrams, explanations and full code execution. This means you don't have to learn much Python to get started.

At the heart of the package is the Raspberry Pi Pico board, a revolutionary low-cost, high-performance microcontroller. The RP2040 is a powerful new dual-core ARM-based processor created by Raspberry Pi. The pico also has 64KB of internal RAM and can accommodate up to 16MB of off-chip flash. I2C, SPI and programmable I/O are among the many adaptable I/O (PIO) options. These allow an infinite number of conceivable uses for this tiny, inexpensive board.

MicroPython is used to program the kit. This is a full implementation of Python 3 designed for tiny embedded microcontrollers like the Pico and the popular BBC micro:bit. You write your code in the Thonny editor, which can then be saved directly to the Pico via USB. Thonny is a Python editor/IDE designed to help novices get started with Python coding as quickly as possible.

There is no need for a power supply, as power is provided by the USB connection of the computer running the Thonny editor.

• The USB cable is NOT supplied.
• No soldering is required.

• This kit is an excellent starting point for learning about microcontrollers, Python programming and physical computing.
• Perform the seven experiments described in the instruction book step by step and learn as you go.
• All the components needed to carry out the seven experiments, including the Raspberry Pi Pico, are included.
• The kit comes with a full manual that explains how to set up the equipment and then how to perform the seven experiments.
• Simple coding, interrupts, threads, digital inputs and analogue and digital outputs are all covered in the studies.
• After completing all the experiments, you will have a prototype solution ideal for further learning/prototyping using the Raspberry Pi Pico board.
• The Raspberry Pi Pico board is a state-of-the-art microcontroller that uses the Pi-built dual-core ARM RP2040 processor.
• A large breadboard is included for prototyping.
• No soldering is required.
• The kit comes in a reusable package that is suitable for long-term storage.

Raspberry Pi Pico Discovery Kit: content, requirements and resources

Contents : 

• 1 x Raspberry Pi Pico board.
• 1 x Large Prototype Breadboard.
• 2 x Red 5mm LED.
• 2 x Yellow 5mm LED.
• 2 x Green 5mm LED.
• 10 x 330Ω Resistor.
• 1 x Piezo Element Buzzer.
• 20 x Male to Male Jumper Wires.
• 2 x Push Switches.

A booklet guide containing basic setup information and full explanations of the following 7 experiments;

• Exp. 1 - Show Me The Light.
• Exp. 2 - Control an Input.
• Exp. 3 - Interrupt Me.
• Exp. 4 - Making a Noise.
• Exp. 5 - So Many Interruptions.
• Exp. 6 - Rub Head and Pat Tummy - Threads.
• Exp. 7 - Building a System from the Blocks we have Learnt.

Prerequisites :

• Câble Lead.

Ressources :

• MicroPython Code for all 7 Discovery Kit Experiments.
• Get started with MicroPython on Raspberry Pi Pico.
• Tech Talks - live stream playback.
• Raspberry Pi Pico frequently asked questions.
• More information on the Pico.
• About MicroPython.
• About Python.
• The Thonny editor.
• Raspberry Pi pico Datasheet.
• RP2040 Datasheet.