Resources
Free Lesson Plans - Kitronik ZIP96 Retro Gamer for Raspberry Pi Pico
To highlight the fantastic learning potential of the Kitronik ZIP96 for Pico we devised three sets of free lesson plans. There are 11 lessons per game (10 for Reversi) and the lessons include curriculum mapping, practical exercises, a linked PowerPoint presentation, a PDF handout, and a completed code example. Learn more...
Wirelessly Controlling the Pico ARP with the Mini Controller for Pico
Overview
In this blog we are going to look at how to wirelessly control the Kitronik Autonomous Robotics Platform for Pico with the Kitronik Mini C...
Making an Advanced Pico Drawing Robot Arm
In this blog we are going to cover how to improve on our Cardboard Pico Drawing Robot Arm. This will be done in three stages. In the first section we will upgrade the servos we use to construct the robot arm, as well as make our arm sturdier using pencils. In the second section we will learn how to draw images.
Kitronik Bluetooth Control App - How to Guide
At Kitronik we have recently released a Google Play Store app called Kitronik Bluetooth Control. This Android app allows you to control a Kitronik :MOVE mini buggy over Bluetooth. In this blog we will learn how to code and setup your micro:bit to be controlled using the app. Learn more...
How to Create a Reaction Game for HaloHD for micro:bit with EduBlocks
Hello, I am Luke from Aquinas College. I have always enjoyed the challenge of writing software and learning about how technology can solve real-world problems. Kitronik allowed me to experience this by allowing me to create an extension for their HaloHD product for the micro:bit and to use it to create a game.
Raspberry Pi Pico Battery Voltmeter in Python
Using a Raspberry Pi Pico to record how long it takes for a battery to drain In this tutorial we’ll demonstrate how a Raspberry Pi Pico can be used along with some simple electronic components and Python code to record the voltage of a AA battery. Learn more...
The Beginners Guide To The New micro:bit Python Editor
This morning, Monday 3rd October, saw the release of the new micro:bit Python Editor by the micro:bit Educational Foundation. This guide has been produced to help you get going straight away. This guide also contains a video that walks you through the basics. Find out more...
Online Tutorial - Autonomous Robotics Platform for Pico - Using the Pen Lifter add on
Learn how to get creative with the Kitronik Pen Lifter add-on for the Autonomous Robotics Platform for Raspberry Pi Pico. The guide contains MicroPython code that you can copy into Thonny and then copy over to the Pico. Find out more!
Extra Resources for the Kitronik Inventors Kit for Pico
This resource contains links to Extra online resources for The inventors kit for Raspberry Pi Pico. The resources include code examples and video walkthroughs for each.
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 10 - Controlling ZIP LEDs
Experiment 10 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we controlling ZIP LEDs with code. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through. This resource provides additional help and is not meant to replace the documentation that ships with the kit.
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 9 - Capacitor Charge Circuit
Experiment 9 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we explore a capacitor charging circuit. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through. This resource provides additional help and is not meant to replace the documentation.
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 8 - Wind Power
Experiment 8 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we harnessing the power of the wind. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through.
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 7 - Seven Segment Display
Experiment 7 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we explore using a seven segment display. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through.
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 6 - Setting the Tone with a Piezo Buzzer
Experiment 6 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we explore setting the tone with a piezo buzzer. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through.
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 5 - Control a Servo with a Potentiometer
Experiment 5 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we explore how to control the angle of a servo with a potentiometer. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through.
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 4 - Using a Transistor to Drive a Motor
Experiment 4 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, In which we explore using a transistor to drive a motor. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through.
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 3 - Dimming an LED using a Potentiometer
Experiment 3 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we explore dimming an LED using a potentiometer. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through.
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 2 - Using a Light Sensor & Analog Inputs
Experiment 2 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we explore how to use a phototransistor and take an analog reading. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through.
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 1 - Digital Inputs & Outputs
Experiment 1 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we explore Digital Inputs & Outputs. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through.
Online Tutorial – Pico Smart Air Quality Board – Buzzer, Buttons and ZIP LEDs
The Smart Air Quality board for Raspberry Pi Pico has two buttons which can be used as inputs to control the program which is running. There is also a buzzer, which is great for adding audio output to projects. We are going to introduce both of these in this section of the tutorial.