Interactive Electronics Kit for Maker Pi Pico (Vol 1)

Note: This kit comes with an online PDF book that guides you through 6 activities based on the hardware included.

If you are a student or beginner looking to explore Raspberry Pi Pico and CircuitPython programming languages, you've come to the right place! This kit uses the Maker Pi Pico board to simplify the hardware setup and provides comprehensive guidance to help you get started.

Note: Maker Pi Pico with Raspberry Pi Pico are NOT included in the kit. You can get them separately here.

In this book, you will learn how to program the Raspberry Pi Pico W using the popular Thonny IDE with CircuitPython, a Python-based programming language specifically designed for microcontrollers. You'll start with the basics, like turning on an LED and using a potentiometer to control the brightness of the LED. As you progress through the book, you'll learn how to use more advanced components like the programmable RGB LED that can produce a wide range of colors and patterns. You'll also learn how to use a light sensor to detect changes in light levels and use that information to control the behavior of your project.

Throughout the book, you'll find step-by-step instructions and clear explanations that make it easy to follow along and learn about important concepts like digital and analog signals, pulse width modulation, and more. By the end of this book, you will have a solid foundation in interactive electronics using the Maker Pi Pico. You'll be able to create your own projects and experiment with different components and programming techniques. So grab your Raspberry Pi Pico and let's start exploring the exciting world of interactive electronics!

Guides in the Book:

• Activity 0 Setting Up the Maker Pi Pico
  • Hardware - Raspberry Pi Pico & Maker Pi Pico
  • Software - Thonny IDE
• Activity 1 Lighting Up an LED
  • Blink an Onboard LED
• Activity 2 Pushing a Button - Digital Input
  • On/off LED with Onboard Push Button
• Activity 3 Lighting Up the RGB LED
  • Import Neopixel Library
  • Control RGB LED with Onboard Push Button
• Activity 4 Obstacle Detection
  • Connect IR Sensor to Maker Pi Pico
  • Control RGB LED with IR Sensor
• Activity 5 Controlling Brightness - Analog Output
  • Control Brightness on RGB LED with a Potentiometer
• Activity 6 Measure Brightness - Analog Input
  • Control Brightness on RGB LED with a Light Sensor
  • Build Your Own Project! - The Ideation Game

• 1 x RGB LED Stick
• 1 x Grove Light Sensor
• 1 x Infrared Sensor
• 1 x Rotary Angle Sensor
• 2 x Grove to Female Jumper Wire
• 2 x Grove to Grove Jumper Wire

• Interactive Electronics Kit Guidebook, PDF file
• Activity 1 - 6 Codes
• Libraries to complete the activities