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MA-1 is live on Kickstarter

MA-1 is live on Kickstarter

Thank you so much for your support ♥ MA-1 is now live on kickstarter. Up to 40% discount for the early backers We cant wait to handcraft each and every MA-1 for you right here in Sydney, Australia. Back us on kickstarter - We know you are going to love it!

How to use ST7735 display with Raspberry Pi Pico

How to use ST7735 display with Raspberry Pi Pico

In this guide we will learn how to use ST7735 TFT displays with Raspberry Pi Pico or any other CircuitPython compatible development board. Code is licensed under the Open Source MIT LicenseSupporting Adafruit libraries are licensed under the open source MIT License What you need * Raspberry Pi Pico or compatible

How to create a simple Focus Timer using Raspberry Pi Pico

How to create a simple Focus Timer using Raspberry Pi Pico

In this guide we will create a simple yet extremely useful focus timer using Raspberry Pi Pico development board. You can use this timer to focus on tasks at hand. The technique also known as the Pomodoro Technique. Code is licensed under the Open Source MIT License What you need

How to connect Raspberry Pi Pico W to the Internet using CircuitPython

How to connect Raspberry Pi Pico W to the Internet using CircuitPython

Get ready to take your Raspberry Pi Pico W to the next level! In this guide, we'll show you a way to connect your board to the vast world of the internet using CircuitPython. With just a few easy steps, you'll be up and running in no time, unlocking a

How to use an OLED display with CircuitPython

How to use an OLED display with CircuitPython

In this simple guide we will be using a widely available SSD1306 OLED display with the Raspberry Pi Pico to display some basic shapes. For this guide we will use CircuitPython and Adafruit helper libraries. These instructions are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International LicenseCode is licensed

Using a Tilt ball switch as a vibration sensor

Using a Tilt ball switch as a vibration sensor

Connected to a Microcontroller this low cost ball switch can not only function as a simple on-off switch, but you can use it as a sophisticated tilt, shake and vibration sensor. These instructions are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International LicenseCode is licensed under the Open Source

How to use NeoPixels with Raspberry Pi Pico

How to use NeoPixels with Raspberry Pi Pico

In this guide we will explore how to use NeoPixels using CircuitPython. This is a beginners guide so please feel free to ask any questions you may have. These instructions are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International LicenseCode is licensed under the Open Source MIT License What

Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico W pinout

Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico W pinout

Raspberry Pi Pico and PicoW pinout reference. Both boards has almost identical pinouts with the slight difference in debug pins location.

How to install MicroPython or CircuitPython

How to install MicroPython or CircuitPython

This guide will help you install MicroPython or CircuitPython on any compatible microcontroller (MCU for microcontroller unit) using a simple IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for the beginners in this awesome microcontroller Python world. It's up to you to decide whether you want to work with MicroPython or CircuitPython. These two

3D printed PCB Vise

3D printed PCB Vise

This is a very simple, fully 3D printed PCB vise. There are 3 main components of this vice, a base, rod and a thumb screw. Base has additional extension points on top which you can use to extend this vise to your hearts content. This work is licensed under the