Master GPIO with Raspberry Pi Pico & MicroPython - Uncover the Secrets!

[@Joshua_Ayeni]

I'm enjoying this course.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

Well done, short and simple

[@alexf2667]

Long time no seen. I'm impressed! You improved ya channel, and listen to us. ( No noise music, which was btw good music ) Good job, keep it up! Even old rabbits can learn a thing or 2! Sorry if it's of topic, I just wanted to say that. ❤

[@jps99]

Thanks, Kevin, great introduction to GPIO. I enjoyed your previous introduction to micropython and am eager to see how you tie everything together.

[@ryansmithza]

I'll be getting Pi Pico soon, it'll be nice to play along and learn more about Micropython. I have a bucketful of projects I'd like to try.

[@jcork3460]

These are great boards and the support is similar to other RPI products. Thank you for this beginners guide. I still learnt something.

[@cvenn63]

Hi, from Boston! Looks like an excellent topic. I will surely b watching!

[@mattkojetin8198]

Thank you. Great content!

[@donaldhoudek2889]

Kevin, GREAT video. Really enjoyed it. Keep them coming

[@phmiii]

I look forward to the rest of the GPIO series.

[@HarneyPhoto]

Just getting into Picos. I have [rogrammed one to monitor the levels in my vans water tanks, but was wondering, can this one pic control leds attached to a rasberry pi 3b to display the levels in the tanks. I can do it with pigpio on pis but its not compatible with picos. (would also make another good tutorial) The more I watch the more I learn. Thanks for the great tutorials.

[@RussellEveleigh]

0:38 Great video! Looking forward to seeing what’s coming. Loving your storage solution. Got a link?

[@kevinmcaleer28]

I bought all the storage from Ikea (Skadis range)

[@LOTFI__TECH]

i like your videos and you sound like you used GPT for your intro 🙂 .

[@kevinmcaleer28]

I’m beginning to think it’s chatgpt that used me for the video

[@LOTFI__TECH]

@@kevinmcaleer28 but still it's a great tool and in the near futur we will all be used by it as slaves .

[@keithlohmeyer]

Interesting overview. I didn't catch anywhere you mentioned further resources. In your description I know but not everyone looks there without prompting. Sure not enough info in the video to get a person up an running.

[@kevinmcaleer28]

I’ve not finished filming part 2 yet…do you have any suggestions for further resources you’d like to see included?

[@kevinmcaleer28]

Actually it just occurred to me you might not be aware of the resources available on www.kevsrobots.com/learn/ - there is a MicroPython beginners course along with the course that supports this video - RASPBERRY PI PICO WITH MICROPYTHON - GPIO MASTERY. The MicroPython beginners course is supported by 3 videos introducing the language and how to write simple programs. Here is the playlist for that video: kzbin.info/aero/PLU9tksFlQRiptUf77YJyStR61wz5cuEMe

[@keithlohmeyer]

@@kevinmcaleer28 I have been through most of your website. Great content. I know some might find this video in a search and I don't think you referred to your links in the description. A person just getting started will see your video and think this is great but where do I get Micropython and how do I get it on my Pico. If they have to look elsewhere to to see how to get Micropython loaded on there Pico they might never come back.

[@christopherlyons7613]

Hi Kevin. Thanks for your videos. I have a question about the use of MicroPython vs CircuitPython & Arduino (C++). I've used them all but am wondering if you have any info to share on why you would choose one over the other. The biggest drawback for CircuitPython seems to be the lack of a direct ability to handle interrupts (though it does have a limited asyncio library that can give you some options). CircuitPython does have a great set of libraries for Adafruit products which is helpful. Obviously there's a speed issue when using Python since it's interpreted vs compiled. Why do you use MicroPython and would you use any of the others? If so, what factors would make you look at another programming option? Thanks for any info you can share.

[@kevinmcaleer28]

The main reason to use python is the simplicity and speed of writing that code (you can try things out in real time), whereas the code execution is a bit slower than C++, but unless that’s really critical Micropython or circuitpython is that way to go.

[@christopherlyons7613]

@@kevinmcaleer28 Thanks. Do you use CircuitPython or only MicroPython? If so, when would you use CircuitPython vs MicroPython? What strengths & weaknesses would you say each has?

[@kevinmcaleer28]

@@christopherlyons7613 circuitpython is Adafruits fork of Micropython so it works best with their ecosystem of boards and sensors. Micropython is supported by most the boards I use, such as those from Pimoroni. You can easily switch between them, so it’s not like you have to stick with only one. I sometimes use Circuitpython if I want to do stuff with Mini, usb or audio as they have better support for that, right now