Raspberry Pi Pico – Analogue Sensors

This workshop will give you hands-on knowledge to use the Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040 for analogue sensors. You will be writing MicroPython code for using analogue temperature and light sensors. You will also acquire a foundation of electronics for sensors on the Pico’s ADC ports. This course will use our Pico Development Kit, which you will take away with you at the end.

We shall start with a skeleton program that sets up the Pico on the Development motherboard and learn some debugging techniques. Then you will add electronics and MicroPython code to build a working system that monitors, then reports and logs changes in temperature and light conditions. For each stage, an explanation will be given so that you can use it in your own projects.

At the end of the workshop, you will be able to develop MicroPython code and electronics for analogue sensors on the Raspberry Pi Pico. You will understand some of the limitations of the Pico and how to avoid some of the problems that await the uninitiated. This workshop is an ideal lead-in to the TNMOC Raspberry Pi Pico Digital Sensors workshop.

Kit includes:

Expansion board

Analogue sensor Board (light & Temperature)

RaspberryPi Pico

Participants must bring their own laptop, if you require us to loan you one please advise us in advance by selecting the borrow a laptop ticket

Under 18's are required to be supported by an accompanying adult

The workshop include full access to the museum between 10:30-17:00