Get a LOT more performance from your Raspberry Pi PICO by altering its clock speed. In this video, Chris demonstrates how easy it is to change the clock speed and double its performance.
SEE ASSOCIATED VIDEOS:
Raspberry Pi PICO Setup and Preparation for Programming https://youtu.be/-1xDEE3vrawPICO
Machine Library PIN Class https://youtu.be/QDtZpuh-Owg
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Move the world with a PICO! Well, maybe not the world but lots of other things. In this video we introduce you to RC Servo control with the PICO. The PICO provides easy to use tools that give you precise control of motion and therefore moving objects. RC Servos are a great choice in robotics and animatronics.
SEE ASSOCIATED VIDEOS:
Raspberry Pi PICO Setup and Preparation for Programming https://youtu.be/-1xDEE3vrawPICO
Machine Library PIN Class https://youtu.be/QDtZpuh-Owg
PWM on the PICO https://youtu.be/wT9R1aUUttw
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See how to connect your Raspberry Pi PICO to a photo resistor so that it can "see the light". Sensing the light level in an environment can be very useful for many projects, this video shows you how easy it is!
SEE ASSOCIATED VIDEOS:
Raspberry Pi PICO Setup and Preparation for Programming https://youtu.be/-1xDEE3vrawPICO
Machine Library PIN Class https://youtu.be/QDtZpuh-Owg
PWM on the PICO https://youtu.be/wT9R1aUUttw
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I went shopping several times during 2022 and this is some of what I bought. Nearly everything here is specifically for the Raspberry Pi PICO series of videos and as such, this is material for upcoming stories. Join me as I go through all these exciting devices.
Scrolling text on a LED display can add a lot of fun to your projects. In this video, we will take a look at how to program and use this useful display device for your Raspberry Pi PICO.
Source of PICO Scroll - Pimoroni https://shop.pimoroni.com/
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If you have ideas for portable or mobile Raspberry PI PICO projects, be sure to watch this video to see how easy it is to power the PICO with batteries.
Source of PICO Scroll - Pimoroni https://shop.pimoroni.com/
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Learn how to use analog joysticks with your PICO. In this tutorial, Chris explains which ones are good, which are bad, how to check them, where to purchase them and most importantly, how to write code to use them. Awesome input devices, especially for those trying to control something that moves!
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In this video, Chris walks you through the circuit and code to make an automatic dimmer to control the brightness of an LED that is proportional to the ambient light level. Lot's to learn in this video and as always, the code and related information can be downloaded from our website.
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Give your PICO the ability to hear sound to open up a new world of possibilities. This sensor alerts the PICO when sound reaches a specific level that you can adjust.
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How to make a sound control device that mimics a product from the 80s. Using a digital sound sensor and a PICO, you can code it to turn devices on or off. The output device could be anything but according to the commercials from back then, TVs and Lights were the most commonly controlled devices. Have some fun with this project.
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See how to make sounds with your PICO and this buzzer from Adafruit. Buzzers are a great device to draw attention to something and this one is loud and easy to use on the PICO. See how easy it is to add this functionality to your project.
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Colorful 16-key key pads are all the rage these days. This unit from Pimoroni is no exception. It offers lots of functionality, ease of use, and excellent engineering. Take a look to see how to work with this cool gadget.
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The PICO can only source about 10mA to drive a device and has no flyback protection for inductive devices (solenoids, relays, motors). If you are driving anything larger than a low powered LED or logic input, you should be using a buffer chip. In this video, learn how to use one of the more common buffer chips, ULN2803.
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Mechanical switches are great for most applications, but sometimes you need a different kind of switch. In this video, Chris explains how to use this IR light switch from Adafruit. Easy to use along with great reliability!
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The LM35 temperature sensor is an accurate sensor that can easily be interfaced to the PICO. In this Video Chris walks you through the process to get things up and running smoothly.
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There are times when you simply need more inputs or outputs, don't despair! In this video, Chris introduces you to an i2c port expander chip that is easy to use and interface with the PICO. Add up to 128 GPIO pins, with each being an Input or and Output.
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Emphasis is on: drawing graphic primitives, buttons, RBG LED, and display text. This tutorial will take you step by step many of the capabilities capabilities of the Pimoroni PICO Display. If you are looking for a good display for your PICO projects, be sure to watch this video so that you get a good understanding of the excellent capabilities in this little device!
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A Raspberry Pi PICO was a major contributor when I added an automatic tool changing system to my CNC machine. As with most complex electromechanical devices, interfacing between devices is a challenge, whether it be electrical, or mechanical. See how the PICO helped solve one of the roadblocks in this complex system.
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In this 'Thonny Tips' presentation, Chris explains the File Handling and Management Features of Thonny. Short and to the point for an easy watch!
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This fun little project is an accurate digital thermometer utilizing: LM35 sensor, LCD display, and a PICO. This is a great opportunity to explore several technologies in one project.
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Continuing the mini-series of the Thonny IDE for the Raspberry Pi PICO, we look at the built-in plotting function of the editor. This very handy feature allows you to graphically visualize data in your program as it runs. Spend a few minutes with us on this video and learn more about this feature.
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Learn how to make a digital sound level meter using this economical analog sound level sensor. This project demonstrates the sensor's capabilities as well as how to manipulate the sensor data to animate a bar graph display. Fun little project!
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ALSO CHECK OUT --
Interface the RPi PICO to a LED Bar Graph Display https://youtu.be/V-L3WwyoodM