Description
This complete Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller programming course features a textbook, a component kit, hands-on projects, and a comprehensive online course with simulations. It is ideal for step-by-step learning of embedded systems programming with Arduino using a practical, hands-on approach.
A Practical Introduction to Embedded Systems with the Raspberry Pi Pico
This course is designed for people who are new to embedded systems and looking for a structured, example-driven way to get started.
A kit of parts comprising LEDs and resistors, switches, sensors and actuators, displays, a breadboard and wires, and more is included. These are used in the course to illustrate example applications.
No prior experience with Arduino or embedded development is required. Each section features hands-on examples and mini projects designed to reinforce key concepts and inspire deeper exploration. By the end of the course, you’ll be able not only to reproduce the examples but also to build on them with your own ideas and applications.
What Will You Learn?
- Microcontroller programming in C/C++ with the Raspberry Pi Pico using the Arduino IDE
- Working with Digital I/O, read buttons and encoders, control LEDs and relays
- Read analog inputs, voltages, and analog sensors
- Generating analog output signals and PWM
- Use serial communication like UART, I²C and SPI to control displays and read digital sensors and SD cards
- Managing time
- Working with interrupts
- Real-time sensor input and control via buttons, LEDs, and displays
- Control actuators like relays and servo motors
Who Is It For?
- Students and self-learners exploring embedded systems
- Makers and IoT enthusiasts looking to improve their hardware skills
- Educators and trainers seeking ready-to-teach material
What's Inside the Box?
- Access to the full course on the Elektor Academy Pro Learning Platform
- Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller board + USB cable
- Book: Programming Microcontrollers in C/C++ Using Arduino
- Downloadable project files for every module
- Component Box:
- 2× LED, red, 5 mm
- LED, green, 5 mm
- 3× Resistor, 470 Ω, 0.25 W
- LDR
- Potentiometer, 10 kΩ, linear
- Pushbutton
- Rotary encoder module
- Relay module
- DHT22 Humidity & Temperature Sensor
- TM1637-compatible 4-digit 7-segment display
- MPU-6050 IMU with headers
- SSD1306-compatible I²C OLED display
- Micro SD card adapter with header
- Buzzer
- SG90 Micro Servo
- ILI9341-compatible SPI 240×320 TFT display
- 20× Jumper wires
- Breadboard
All Programming Courses (and differences in content)
| Course |
Arduino
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Raspberry Pi Pico with Arduino C/C++
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ESP32 with Arduino C/C++
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Raspberry Pi Pico with MicroPython
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ESP32 with MicroPython
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| Online Course |
Access to Arduino Course |
Access to Pico with Arduino C/C++ Course |
Access to ESP32 with Arduino C/C++ Course |
Access to Pico with MicroPython Course |
Access to ESP32 with MicroPython Course |
| Board |
Uno R3 |
Raspberry Pi Pico |
ESP32 |
Raspberry Pi Pico |
ESP32 |
| Book |
Programming Microcontrollers in C/C++ Using Arduino |
Programming Microcontrollers in C/C++ Using Arduino |
Programming Microcontrollers in C/C++ Using Arduino |
Programming Microcontrollers in MicroPython |
Programming Microcontrollers in MicroPython |
| Kit |
40-piece Component Box |
40-piece Component Box |
40-piece Component Box |
40-piece Component Box |
40-piece Component Box |
