Once the firmware is loaded on board, you’ll be able to connect to the MicroPython REPL (Read Evaluate Print Loop), which is an easy way to test out code and run commands.Īnother option is to download the Thonny Python IDE to code through, in which case, once the computer and Pico are connected, you can choose to work with the Raspberry Pi Pico specifically by selecting it from the Interpreter menu within Options (see image below). You’ll need to hold down the BOOTSEL button to make it go into USB Mass Storage Device mode. Git clone -b pico 'Obtain additional tools' įrom there, installing the MicroPython software is done by drag and drop programming, in which you drag the firmware.uf2 onto the board as a USB Mass Storage Device. echo 'Terminal commands for installing MicroPython' This process begins with cloning the MicroPython Github repository and installing CMake and GNU Embedded Toolchain for Arm to assist in building the software. Or you build the MicroPython firmware.uf2 from source if you’d like to customize its low-level aspects (more advanced). One way is to download the pre-built release binary from the button below (easiest option). Getting MicroPython running on the Raspberry Pi Pico takes a few steps. Step 1: Drag and Drop MicroPython on Pico:
