From 34af6ffa0cb00cea7a036dd3fbca8d00173b9707 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Toast Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 08:19:06 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] minor changes --- .gitignore | 2 +- 0_Introduction/setup.md | 16 +++++++--------- 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore index 21befc2..c467afc 100644 --- a/.gitignore +++ b/.gitignore @@ -65,4 +65,4 @@ dkms.conf # Built Visual Studio Code Extensions *.vsix - +.DS_STORE diff --git a/0_Introduction/setup.md b/0_Introduction/setup.md index 343410c..77497e5 100644 --- a/0_Introduction/setup.md +++ b/0_Introduction/setup.md @@ -2,16 +2,14 @@ ### Dev Envitonment -Nobara/Fedora 39 on a hand-me-down dual core dell laptop. An RPi Pico, programming over usb cable. Some wires, buttons, LEDs and resistors I Borrowed from lab. +Macos 12 on a dual core laptop. An RPi Pico, programming over usb cable. Some wires, buttons, LEDs and resistors I *borrowed* from lab. ### Code Editor -Instead of using Arduino IDE, I use Visual Studio Code for programming. I use it because I (seem to) write code more efficiently and because I have it customized it to my liking. +~Instead of using Arduino IDE, I use Visual Studio Code for programming. I use it because I (seem to) write code more efficiently and because I have it customized it to my liking.~ -Extensions I use: -- C/C++ Extension Pack from ms-vscode -- CMake and CMake tools -- Vim -- My custom dark theme +I use the new Zed Editor. I am transitioning from using VSCode with lots of plugins to a minimilist and lightweight setup and I am using this project to help familiarize with Zed. + +To help with the move to Zed, I ported my custom dark theme, called Subtle Colors, from VSCode. I also use vim mode in vscode and I am glad it is builtin to Zed. ### Project Generation @@ -21,7 +19,7 @@ A C Pico project requires additional files to handle compilation: CMakeList.txt ### Uploading Code -Currently I program the pico over USB connection, and to do so, +Currently I program the pico over USB connection, and to do so, - the USB has to be unplugged - The button on the board has to be held down to put the board into programming mode - USB has to be plugged back in and the button can be released @@ -44,4 +42,4 @@ This will mount the pico as a storage device, to where the generated `.UF2` file I have the RaspberryPi Pico Non-W variant: without the wireless chip. Soldered male jumper headers and mounted it onto a large breadboard. I am using solid copper wires for connections, because they stay in set shape. -I am using a button as mentioned above to upload the program. \ No newline at end of file +I am using a button as mentioned above to upload the program.