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MicroPython

To use MicroPython, you leverage the embedded RP2040 SoC, which communicates with the main core over UART and has access to the GPIOs.

Instructions​

  • Download MicroPython for the Pi Pico,(at the time of writing) v1.22.0 is recommended as we tested.

  • Open the RP2040 as a USB device by using the usb.sh method.

  • Install Thonny IDE

sudo apt-get install thonny -y
  • Open Thonny IDE and writing your MicroPython program, now we have successfully set up the MicroPython environment.
Flash Micro Python

Further Examples​

Please see UART

Errata​

As the RP2040 is acting as if it's a USB and UART attached Pi Pico, you can use it in nearly any way you would normally a Pi Pico, including software/firmware images such as CircuitPython and Arduino code.

If the RP2040 core crashes, you can pull GPIO 60 high for 1 second to reset the SoC:

sudo gpioset gpiochip1 60=1
sleep 1
sudo gpioset gpiochip1 60=0