diff --git a/en/tutorials/1.1/rp2040.md b/en/tutorials/1.1/rp2040.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0435aed --- /dev/null +++ b/en/tutorials/1.1/rp2040.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +--- +layout: default +title: Raspberry Pi Pico Boards and Mu +i18n: en +--- + +# Raspberry Pi Pico boards and Mu + +The Raspberry Pi Foundation makes amazing low cost microcontroller boards using the rp2040 +chipset. These boards are capable of running +[MicroPython](https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/microcontrollers/micropython.html). + +The extra functionality provided by rp2040 mode is contained in the following +buttons: + +
+ Buttons for rp2040 mode +
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+ +The "Run" button runs your Python code and opens the REPL pane to display any output. + +The "REPL" button opens a serial data connection to the Raspberry Pi Pico board you +may have connected to your computer. This will result in a new pane between the +text editor and Mu's footer. Any serial data emitted from the device will +appear here. You can interact with the MicroPython REPL by clicking in the REPL pane +to have focus. + +The "Plotter" button opens Mu's plotter. If your device is outputting tuples +of numbers via the serial connection, the plotter will display them as a +graph. This is incredibly useful for visualising any data you might be +measuring via the device. For more information read the +[tutorial about Mu's plotter](plotter). + diff --git a/en/tutorials/index.html b/en/tutorials/index.html index 7a76d3d..468311d 100644 --- a/en/tutorials/index.html +++ b/en/tutorials/index.html @@ -162,6 +162,22 @@

MicroPython on ESP

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Raspberry Pi Pico and rp2040

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The Raspberry Pi Foundation makes the rp2040 chipset, used in + boards like the Pico and Pico W. Both run MicroPython + and work well with Mu.

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Read Level: EASY

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