Raspberry Pi Pico Simplified


Book Description

The Raspberry Pi Pico is a low cost (5USD/Euro) micro controller. Raspberry Pi Pico Simplified explains in simple terms how to use this micro controller. The book shows the pin layouts in detail, explains how to work with a breadboard and attach a power supply. Next the principles of the MicroPython programming language are explained. After these basic introductions the book shows in detail how to connect sensors to the Pico and how to program this micro controller to obtain results from real-world measurements like temperature, light intensity, vibration, movement etc. The results are shown by leds and displays. Every chapter is full of details like schematics, program listings and a detailed explanation. Next to this the book also presents many ideas for building your own projects. All written in clear language that is understandable for beginners, but also for seasoned electronics hobbyists without programming experience.







RP2040 Assembly Language Programming


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Learn to program the Raspberry Pi Pico’s dual ARM Cortex M0+ CPUs in Assembly Language. The Pico contains a customer System on a Chip (SoC) called the RP2040, making it the Foundation’s first entry into the low-cost microcontroller market. The RP2040 contains a wealth of coprocessors for performing arithmetic as well as performing specialized I/O functionality. This book will show you how these CPUs work from a low level, easy-to-learn perspective. There are eight new Programmable I/O (PIO) coprocessors that have their own specialized Assembly Language supporting a wide variety of interface protocols. You'll explore these protocols and write programs or functions in Assembly Language and interface to all the various bundled hardware interfaces. Then go beyond working on your own board and projects to contribute to the official RP2040 SDK. Finally, you'll take your DIY hardware projects to the next level of performance and functionality with more advanced programming skills. What You'll Learn Read and understand the Assembly Language code that is part of the Pico’s SDK Integrate Assembly Language and C code together into one program Interface to available options for DIY electronics and IoT projects Who This Book Is For Makers who have already worked with microcontrollers, such as the Arduino or Pico, programming in C or Python. Those interested in going deeper and learning how these devices work at a lower level, by learning Assembly Language.




Raspberry Pi Assembly Language Programming


Book Description

Gain all the skills required to dive into the fundamentals of the Raspberry Pi hardware architecture and how data is stored in the Pi’s memory. This book provides you with working starting points for your own projects while you develop a working knowledge of Assembly language programming on the Raspberry Pi. You'll learn how to interface to the Pi’s hardware including accessing the GPIO ports. The book will cover the basics of code optimization as well as how to inter-operate with C and Python code, so you'll develop enough background to use the official ARM reference documentation for further projects. With Raspberry Pi Assembly Language Programming as your guide you'll study how to read and reverse engineer machine code and then then apply those new skills to study code examples and take control of your Pi’s hardware and software both. What You'll Learn Program basic ARM 32-Bit Assembly Language Interface with the various hardware devices on the Raspberry Pi Comprehend code containing Assembly language Use the official ARM reference documentation Who This Book Is For Coders who have already learned to program in a higher-level language like Python, Java, C#, or C and now wish to learn Assembly programming.




Raspberry Pi User Guide


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Learn the Raspberry Pi 3 from the experts! Raspberry Pi User Guide, 4th Edition is the "unofficial official" guide to everything Raspberry Pi 3. Written by the Pi's creator and a leading Pi guru, this book goes straight to the source to bring you the ultimate Raspberry Pi 3 manual. This new fourth edition has been updated to cover the Raspberry Pi 3 board and software, with detailed discussion on its wide array of configurations, languages, and applications. You'll learn how to take full advantage of the mighty Pi's full capabilities, and then expand those capabilities even more with add-on technologies. You'll write productivity and multimedia programs, and learn flexible programming languages that allow you to shape your Raspberry Pi into whatever you want it to be. If you're ready to jump right in, this book gets you started with clear, step-by-step instruction from software installation to system customization. The Raspberry Pi's tremendous popularity has spawned an entire industry of add-ons, parts, hacks, ideas, and inventions. The movement is growing, and pushing the boundaries of possibility along with it—are you ready to be a part of it? This book is your ideal companion for claiming your piece of the Pi. Get all set up with software, and connect to other devices Understand Linux System Admin nomenclature and conventions Write your own programs using Python and Scratch Extend the Pi's capabilities with add-ons like Wi-Fi dongles, a touch screen, and more The credit-card sized Raspberry Pi has become a global phenomenon. Created by the Raspberry Pi Foundation to get kids interested in programming, this tiny computer kick-started a movement of tinkerers, thinkers, experimenters, and inventors. Where will your Raspberry Pi 3 take you? The Raspberry Pi User Guide, 3rd Edition is your ultimate roadmap to discovery.




Programming the Pico


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This book will teach you Python programming and some basic electronics without assuming any prior knowledge of either subject. The book initially focusses on Python programming, building up a Morse Code example using the Raspberry Pi Pico's built-in LED. Once you have mastered the basics of coding the Pico, the book will introduce electronics, showing you how to use sensors, switches, LEDs, servomotors and displays attached to your Pico. All the parts used in the book are available in a companion kit by MonkMakes Ltd. available from suppliers world-wide. Discover how to: install and use the Thonny Python editor and upload programs to your Pico write simple programs to control the Raspberry Pi Pico structure your programs with functions and modules make effective use of Python Lists and Dictionaries attach sensors, LEDs, servomotors and displays to your Pico and, to program them. make use of the Pico's advanced input/output capabilities




Raspberry Pico W Simplified


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Pico W Simplified focuses on the wifi possibilities of the Raspberry Pico W microcontroller. The book starts with a short course on the, easy to learn, MicroPython language. All through the book new sensors are introduced. The discussed sensors are button, led, digital thermometer, motion sensor, light dependent sensor and vibration sensor. For each sensor there is a breadboard layout that explains how to connect it to the Pico W. And there is a software example. The main focus of this book is however on Wifi. The book shows how to send sensor readings to web services like Thingspeak, to build a nice dashboard with diagrams and gauges. It also shows how to use Ping to, for example, automatically switch a lamp on if you arrive at home from work. There is a tutorial on Pushbullet that shows how to send an alarm to your phone when a certain critical temperature is reached or a door is opened. And there are tutorials on how to send messages and sensor readings to Telegram and Dweet. The last chapter shows how to build a webpage. The webpage can be accessed from your phone, tablet or computer and even from all of these at the same time. The webpage not only displays sensor readings, but also includes buttons to set leds, lamps, motors, fans, pumps etc. on or off. The electronic hobbyist who wants to start with the Internet of Things but thinks that the learning curve is to steep will be pleasantly surprised.




Robotics at Home with Raspberry Pi Pico


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Design, build, and program a mobile robot platform while gaining an understanding of the Raspberry Pi Pico, Free CAD, and robot sensors using Python to code, Bluetooth to connect & smartphone to control your projects Key FeaturesGain in depth knowledge of robotics with easy-to-follow instructionsBuild a rover platform designed for experimentation and extensionEnhance your robot building skills through planning, building, and codingPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description The field of robotics is expanding, and this is the perfect time to learn how to create robots at home for different purposes. This book will help you take your first steps in planning, building, and programming a robot with Raspberry Pi Pico, an impressive controller bursting with I/O capabilities. After a quick tour of Pico, you'll begin designing a robot chassis in 3D CAD. With easy-to-follow instructions, shopping lists, and plans, you'll start building the robot. Further, you'll add simple sensors and outputs to extend the robot, reinforce your design skills, and build your knowledge in programming with CircuitPython. You'll also learn about interactions with electronics, standard robotics algorithms, and the discipline and process for building robots. Moving forward, you'll learn how to add more complicated sensors and robotic behaviors, with increasing complexity levels, giving you hands-on experience. You'll learn about Raspberry Pi Pico's excellent features, such as PIO, adding capabilities such as avoiding walls, detecting movement, and compass headings. You'll combine these with Bluetooth BLE for seeing sensor data and remotely controlling your robot with a smartphone. Finally, you'll program the robot to find its location in an arena. By the end of this book, you'll have built a robot at home, and be well equipped to build more with different levels of complexity. What you will learnInterface Raspberry Pi Pico with motors to move partsDesign in 3D CAD with Free CADBuild a simple robot and extend it for more complex projectsInterface Raspberry Pi Pico with sensors and Bluetooth BLEVisualize robot data with MatplotlibGain an understanding of robotics algorithms on Pico for smart behaviorWho this book is for This book is for beginner robot makers, keen hobbyists, technical enthusiasts, developers and STEM teachers who want to build robots at home. Prior knowledge of coding - beginner to intermediate programming, will be helpful.




Learn Robotics Programming


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Gain experience of building a next-generation collaboration robot Key FeaturesGet up and running with the fundamentals of robotic programmingProgram a robot using Python and the Raspberry Pi 3Learn to build a smart robot with interactive and AI-enabled behaviorsBook Description We live in an age where the most difficult human tasks are now automated. Smart and intelligent robots, which will perform different tasks precisely and efficiently, are the requirement of the hour. A combination of Raspberry Pi and Python works perfectly when making these kinds of robots. Learn Robotics Programming starts by introducing you to the basic structure of a robot, along with how to plan, build, and program it. As you make your way through the book, you will gradually progress to adding different outputs and sensors, learning new building skills, and writing code for interesting behaviors with sensors. You’ll also be able to update your robot, and set up web, phone, and Wi-Fi connectivity in order to control it. By the end of the book, you will have built a clever robot that can perform basic artificial intelligence (AI) operations. What you will learnConfigure a Raspberry Pi for use in a robotInterface motors and sensors with a Raspberry PiImplement code to make interesting and intelligent robot behaviorsUnderstand the first steps in AI behavior such as speech recognition visual processingControl AI robots using Wi-FiPlan the budget for requirements of robots while choosing partsWho this book is for Learn Robotics Programming is for programmers, developers, and enthusiasts interested in robotics and developing a fully functional robot. No major experience required just some programming knowledge would be sufficient.




Raspberry Pi Essentials


Book Description

Programmers new to the Raspberry Pi and novice programmers with little to no experience with micro board computing will find the book useful. A basic knowledge of programming languages in general will prove useful for a better understanding of the topics.