The raspberrypi/pico-micropython-examples repository is a collection of MicroPython code examples specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller. It provides a wide range of sample scripts demonstrating various features and capabilities of the Pico board, helping developers get started with MicroPython programming on this platform.

Pros

• Comprehensive collection of examples covering many Pico features
• Well-organized repository structure for easy navigation
• Official examples from Raspberry Pi, ensuring reliability and accuracy
• Regularly updated to include new features and improvements

Cons

• Limited documentation within individual example files
• Some examples may be too basic for advanced users
• Lack of more complex, real-world project examples
• No standardized error handling or best practices demonstrated

Code Examples

1. Blinking an LED:

import machine
import utime

led = machine.Pin(25, machine.Pin.OUT)

while True:
    led.toggle()
    utime.sleep(0.5)

This example blinks the onboard LED of the Raspberry Pi Pico every half second.

2. Reading an analog sensor:

from machine import ADC, Pin
import utime

sensor = ADC(Pin(26))

while True:
    reading = sensor.read_u16()
    print("Sensor reading:", reading)
    utime.sleep(1)

This code reads values from an analog sensor connected to GPIO pin 26 and prints the results.

3. Using I2C communication:

from machine import Pin, I2C

i2c = I2C(0, scl=Pin(9), sda=Pin(8), freq=100000)

devices = i2c.scan()
if devices:
    for device in devices:
        print(f"I2C device found at address: 0x{device:02X}")
else:
    print("No I2C devices found")

This example scans for I2C devices connected to the Pico and prints their addresses.

Getting Started

1. Download and install the Raspberry Pi Pico MicroPython firmware.
2. Connect your Pico to your computer via USB.
3. Copy the desired example script to the Pico.
4. Open a serial terminal to interact with the Pico.
5. Run the script using the MicroPython REPL:

>>> import example_script

Replace example_script with the name of the script you want to run.