Hi @themagpi ! These are my 1st/2nd electronics project of my life. I pulled out keyboard module from old SANYO/RICOH word prosessor, converted to modern USB keyboard by QMK installed Raspberry Pi Pico W, and stuck into 3D printed cases. Since it was my first time writing a program in my life, I chose Raspberry Pi as it seemed to be the most suitable for beginners. And thanks to the generous support of the community, I able to complete it with almost no difficulty! #MagPiMonday
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@themagpi I assembled a board I designed last year for the #RP2350 to test using the UART bootloader now I have ICs (from #LCSC).

After modifying the code in the pico-examples PR https://github.com/raspberrypi/pico-examples/pull/571 to suit the hardware I have "blink" working .

I didn't break out the RUN pin so the Pico can't reset my board but powering it up after the Pico it uploads OK.

@themagpi I published a detailed guide and code examples for setting up VSCode on Windows using the Raspberry Pi Pico extension to develop C++ code for the Pico and Pico2 (and boards using the RP2040 and RP2350 chips). It covers how to take one of the examples from the Pimoroni Pico libraries as a starting point. https://github.com/Footleg/rpi-pico/tree/main/pico-cpp #MagPiMonday

@themagpi I've been reviewing my latest Pico project.

It didn't all go to plan, but I got it working in the end.

We learn more from the things that don't work than the things that do.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=v55MEt1fCWM

@themagpi I’ve started a new blog aimed at helping people get the best out of their Pi using open source software. https://pisource.org I have server and desktop guides and have lots of cool posts up coming. #MagPiMonday

@themagpi The modelling side of my OO Gauge Inspection Train – with onboard #raspberrypi powered WiFi camera streaming footage of my layout – is now just about finished, as is the second part of my build video: https://youtu.be/bOCb1gpf0_o. Just like the real thing only smaller! #MagPiMonday

@themagpi It’s a rare thing for me, a finished project! This was based on the project featured in a previous Magpi, I’ve loved Mandelbrots since reading about them way back in the 90s so I had to build this, thanks for the inspiration! #MagPiMonday

@themagpi Raspberry Pi Pico crossing light controller re-adapted for use on the #ChristmasTreeRailway, tucked away under the signal box. #MagPiMonday (on a Tuesday!)

@themagpi My new voltage regulator circuit, developed for the Inspection Train, will also come in handy for powering the #raspberrypi Pico level crossing lights – which I need to get sorted in readiness for the #ChristmasTreeRailway #MagPiMonday

Hi @themagpi , don't call me an idiot . Maybe the stupidest idea I ever had. What's better than one #arduino Alvik? Right, two Alvik robots . Looks like a ugly cyber truck with mecanum wheels and a #raspberrypi 3 Model A+ on top. #MagPiMonday #maker #micropython

@themagpi Got the traditional cheerlights displays set up, beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! (this one runs off a pico w(hisky) ) #MagPiMonday