Class 25 — Meet the Pico 2¶

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Python focus: Flashing MicroPython onto a new board; running a first script on real hardware Electronics focus: Touring the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 (RP2350) — pinout, onboard LED, power input Kit materials: Raspberry Pi Pico 2, micro-USB cable, computer with Thonny installed

Demo¶

The instructor flashes MicroPython onto a fresh Pico 2, opens Thonny, and blinks the onboard LED — showing that everything learned on the breadboard so far now runs on dedicated hardware.

Code-Along¶

Students flash their own board, connect in Thonny, and run a short script that blinks the onboard LED a set number of times.

Independent Practice¶

Students modify the blink timing and pattern, then identify key pins on the board pinout diagram.

Show & Tell¶

Each student demonstrates their custom blink pattern and names one advantage of the Pico 2 over the breadboard-only setup so far.

Code for this class¶

from machine import Pin
import time

led = Pin(25, Pin.OUT)

for _ in range(5):
    led.toggle()
    time.sleep(0.5)