{"id":2006,"date":"2021-12-08T13:32:42","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T13:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/headstart.technology\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2006"},"modified":"2023-03-01T10:57:11","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T10:57:11","slug":"kitronik-discovery-kit-for-raspberry-pi-pico-pico-included","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/headstart.technology\/index.php\/product\/kitronik-discovery-kit-for-raspberry-pi-pico-pico-included\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitronik Discovery Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico (Pico Included)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"oceanwp-oembed-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"Raspberry Pi Pico - Discovery Kit by Kitronik\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QBVLZZvF2-0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>The seven experiments take you from the basics of using the board through to more advanced concepts and using external electronics. The experiments cover key concepts of microcontrollers, such as; basic setup, simple coding, Interrupts, Threads, Digital Inputs, and Analog and Digital Outputs.<\/p>\n<p>The kit ships with a comprehensive guide booklet. The booklet covers the basic setup and then how to complete each of the 7 experiments. Each experiment is complete with detailed circuit diagrams, explanations, and a complete code run-through. This means that you can get started without having to understand too much Python.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5325_description-1-kitronik-discovery-kit-raspberry-pi-pico-pin-out.jpg?v=1612369447\" alt=\"5325 The Kitronik Discovery Kit for the Raspberry Pi Pico pin out diagram\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the heart of the kit is the Raspberry Pi Pico board, a new low cost, high-performance microcontroller. The board features a powerful new, Raspberry Pi designed ARM-based dual-core chip&#8211; the RP2040. The pico also features 64KB of internal RAM and support for up to 16MB of off-chip Flash. A wide range of flexible I\/O options includes I2C, SPI, and Programmable I\/O (PIO). These support endless possible applications for this small and affordable board.<\/p>\n<p>The kit is programmed using MicroPython. This is a full Python 3 implementation created specifically for small embedded microcontrollers, such as the Pico and the popular BBC micro:bit. You will use the Thonny editor to create your code, which can then be saved directly to the Pico from the editor via USB. Thonny is a Python Editor\/IDE designed to allow beginners to get up and running with Python coding with as little fuss as possible.<\/p>\n<p>A power pack is not required as power will be supplied via the USB connection to the computer that the Thonny editor is running on.<\/p>\n<h3>Note:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A USB cable is NOT supplied. USB cables capable of data transfer and power are available separately\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/4154-1m-usb-type-a-to-micro-b-usb-noodle-cable\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>This kit is also available without an included Pico, this can be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5333-kitronik-discovery-kit-for-raspberry-pi-pico-pico-not-included\">obtained here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>No soldering is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5325_additional-features-callout-kitronik-discovery-kit-raspberry-pi-pico.jpg?v=1615384186\" alt=\"Kitronik Discovery Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico (Pico Included) callouts\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Features:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>This kit offers a great introduction to microcontrollers, Python coding, and physical computing.<\/li>\n<li>Make the 7 experiments in the step-by-step tutorial book and learn as you go.<\/li>\n<li>All parts are included to conduct the 7 experiments, including the Raspberry Pi Pico.<\/li>\n<li>The kit is supplied with a detailed booklet that covers setup and then how to complete the 7 experiments.<\/li>\n<li>The experiments explore; simple coding, Interrupts, Threads, Digital Inputs, and Analog and Digital Outputs.<\/li>\n<li>Once you have completed all of the included experiments, you have the perfect prototyping system for further learning\/prototyping with the Raspberry Pi Pico board.<\/li>\n<li>The Raspberry Pi Pico board is a new cutting edge microcontroller that features the Pi designed ARM-based dual-core RP2040 chip.<\/li>\n<li>Included is a large format breadboard for ease of prototyping.<\/li>\n<li>No soldering required.<\/li>\n<li>The kit is supplied in re-usable packaging suitable for long term storage of the kit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Contents:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 x Raspberry Pi Pico board.<\/li>\n<li>1 x\u00a0Large Prototype Breadboard.<\/li>\n<li>2 x\u00a0Red 5mm LED.<\/li>\n<li>2 x\u00a0Yellow 5mm LED.<\/li>\n<li>2 x\u00a0Green 5mm LED.<\/li>\n<li>10 x\u00a0330\u2126 Resistor.<\/li>\n<li>1 x\u00a0Piezo Element Buzzer.<\/li>\n<li>20 x\u00a0Male to Male Jumper Wires.<\/li>\n<li>2 x\u00a0Push Switches.<\/li>\n<li>A booklet guide containing basic setup information and full explanations of the following 7 experiments;\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Exp. 1 &#8211; Show Me The Light.<\/li>\n<li>Exp. 2 &#8211; Control an Input.<\/li>\n<li>Exp. 3 &#8211; Interrupt Me.<\/li>\n<li>Exp. 4 &#8211; Making a Noise.<\/li>\n<li>Exp. 5 &#8211; So Many Interruptions.<\/li>\n<li>Exp. 6 &#8211; Rub Head and Pat Tummy &#8211; Threads.<\/li>\n<li>Exp. 7 &#8211; Building a System from the Blocks we have Learnt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The kit is supplied in re-usable packaging suitable for long term storage of the kit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Requires:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>USB Lead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Resources:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/Kitronik-Pico-Discovery-Kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MicroPython Code for all 7 Discovery Kit Experiments<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Get started with MicroPython on Raspberry Pi Pico\" href=\"https:\/\/hackspace.raspberrypi.org\/books\/micropython-pico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get started with MicroPython on Raspberry Pi Pico<\/a>.<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tech Talks<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PG2_TfuRkfY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">live stream playback<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/raspberry-pi-pico-faq\">Raspberry Pi Pico frequently asked questions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/products\/raspberry-pi-pico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More information on the Pico<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.micropython.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">About MicroPython<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.python.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">About Python<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thonny.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Thonny editor<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/datasheets.raspberrypi.org\/pico\/pico-datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raspberry Pi pico Datasheet<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/datasheets.raspberrypi.org\/rp2040\/rp2040-datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RP2040 Datasheet<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Discovery Kit Extension Experiments:<\/h3>\n<p>The table below contains links to extension experiments for the Pico Discovery Kit. They have been listed in the order that they should be completed, and they should only be tackled once you have completed the 7 experiments supplied with the kit. Each extension experiment is thoroughly explained and code examples are provided. Although they cover quite challenging concepts, the information is provided in such a way as to walk you through the solution.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"blog_table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"tg-d11x\" align=\"center\" width=\"15%\">Exp No#.<\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-d11x\">Experiment Name\/Link.<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-yw4l\" align=\"center\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-yw4l\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/raspberry-pi-pico-discovery-kit-extension-exp-1-thermometer\">Pico Thermometer<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-yw4l\" align=\"center\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-yw4l\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/raspberry-pi-pico-discovery-kit-extension-exp-2-storing-data\">Storing Data on the Pico<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-yw4l\" align=\"center\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-yw4l\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/raspberry-pi-pico-discovery-kit-extension-exp-3-data-logging\">Live Data Logging on the Pico<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Manufactured in the UK by Kitronik\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/made_in_the_uk_35x21.jpg?v=16419593642213682455\" alt=\"UK flag\" \/>\u00a0 This product is designed and manufactured in the UK by Kitronik.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"font-size: 140%; text-align: left;\">Take your first steps in Python and physical computing with the Kitronik Discovery Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico (Pico Included).<\/h1>\n<p>The Kitronik Discovery Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico (Pico Included) is a great way to learn about microcontrollers, Python coding, and physical computing. The kit is supplied with all of the components needed to complete the 7 included experiments, including a large-format breadboard. The Pi Pico is also included in the kit and comes pre-fitted with pin headers, so no soldering required! The kit is packaged in sturdy reusable packaging that can be used to store the kit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2007,"template":"","meta":{"ocean_post_layout":"","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"0","ocean_second_sidebar":"0","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"0","ocean_custom_header_template":"0","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"default","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"0"},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[34,36],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2006","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-electronics-and-microcontrollers","7":"product_cat-kitronik","8":"entry","9":"has-media","12":"first","13":"instock","14":"taxable","15":"shipping-taxable","16":"product-type-simple","17":"has-product-nav","18":"col","19":"span_1_of_3","20":"owp-content-center","21":"owp-thumbs-layout-horizontal","22":"owp-btn-normal","23":"owp-tabs-layout-horizontal"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/headstart.technology\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2006","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/headstart.technology\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/headstart.technology\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/headstart.technology\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2007"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/headstart.technology\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2006"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/headstart.technology\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2006"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/headstart.technology\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2006"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/headstart.technology\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2006"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}