This Raspberry Pi Pico workshop is designed for complete beginners who want to start learning microcontrollers and embedded systems development. The course introduces the fundamentals of microcontrollers and explains how the Raspberry Pi Pico works in electronics and automation projects.
Students will explore different Raspberry Pi Pico variants, understand board layouts, wiring connections, and learn essential safety practices when working with electronic components. The workshop also guides learners through powering the Pico board correctly and preparing the development environment for programming.
The course includes step-by-step instructions for installing MicroPython and using the Thonny IDE to write and run code on the Raspberry Pi Pico. Beginners will create their first Hello World program and gain hands-on experience with basic input and output operations.
Throughout the lessons, learners will understand GPIO concepts, board communication, and beginner embedded programming techniques. The workshop also shares practical tips for success to help students avoid common mistakes while building electronics projects.
By the end of this course, students will have a strong foundation in Raspberry Pi Pico programming, MicroPython development, and basic microcontroller concepts for future IoT and robotics projects.
