What is Raspberry Pi Pico Kit

Hey there! So, let’s kick things off with a quick intro to the Raspberry Pi Pico development kit.
It’s pretty essential as it sets the stage for everything we’ll chat about next.
If you’re looking to get one for yourself, you can totally check out the official homepage where they’ve got all the purchasing options laid out.
This whole section really helps us get into the nitty-gritty of why the Raspberry Pi Pico matters, gearing us up for a closer look at its cool features and various applications..

The Raspberry Pi Pico really stands out from the traditional Raspberry Pi models because it’s designed specifically for embedded systems.
It’s pretty cool that it runs its own separate operating system, which keeps things affordable and user-friendly, kind of like what you’d find with Arduino.
Even though it’s low-cost, the Pico packs a punch with its Cortex M0 processor, offering impressive features like SPI and UART.
And just to highlight how it connects with other tech, in the last session, we hooked up the nrf-52840 module to the expansion kit, showcasing its versatility..

If you’re rocking an existing expansion kit, good news: you don’t have to buy the whole Pico kit! You can just grab the Pico module separately and use it with your current expansion board.
Now, if you’re wondering about the nrf-52840 kit, it doesn’t come with an OLED display, but the common configurations of the Pico kit throw in a super handy 1.77-inch LCD screen.
Luckily, the LEDs and most of the components in the Pico kit are pretty much the same as those in the nrf-52840 kit, making integration a breeze for those already in the game.
Plus, if you’re using the nrf-52840 kit, all you need is the Pico module and an adapter, so no need for a whole new kit!.

So, you’ve got your Raspberry Pi Pico , but it’s not quite ready to rock and roll just yet.
It comes unsoldered, looking all neat with those metal pin headers in two rows that need some attention.
To get started, carefully solder those pin headers onto the board—make sure they’re nice and secure before you try inserting it into the expansion circuit board.
Here’s a handy tip for soldering: begin with the outer corners to hold everything in place, and then work your way inward for a nice, even finish.
Once you’ve nailed the soldering part, just pop the Pico into the adapter PCB, just like you did with the nrf-52840 module.
And there you go! Everything’s set for action..

In this session, we took a good look at the Raspberry Pi Pico kit, and there was even a demonstration on how to solder the Pico module onto an expansion board, which was pretty cool! Looking ahead, the next session will dive into connecting the Pico module and getting hands-on with CircuitPython .
We wrapped up the meeting with a quick farewell, but don’t worry, we’ll be back for the next exciting part soon!.