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## Online Resources
[Pinout Reference](https://pico.pinout.xyz/): Interactable webpage for mapping Pin number to GPIO number to its functions.
[Random Nerd's Pinout Guide](https://randomnerdtutorials.com/raspberry-pi-pico-w-pinout-gpios/#Raspberry-Pi-Pico-Pinout-Diagram): Website with detailed explaination of pin functions.
[Pico C SDK](https://cec-code-lab.aps.edu/robotics/resources/pico-c-api/index.html): C functions reference for Pico's C SDK.
[Online Pico Simulator](https://wokwi.com/pi-pico): Online Pico simulator with supports using various components and running Arduino style C Code or Python code using MicroPython.

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## Programming Setup
## Programming Software Setup
### Dev Envitonment
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A C Pico project requires additional files to handle compilation: CMakeList.txt and pico_sdk_import.cmake, templates of both available in the installed pico sdk. To automate this, I use [Pico Project Generator](https://github.com/raspberrypi/pico-project-generator).
<img src="https://git.pvnweb.dedyn.io/phanipavank/RPi_Pico_Resources/raw/branch/master/assets/picoProjGen.png" width="300">
<img src="../assets/picoProjGen.png" width="300">
### Uploading Code
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
This will wear-out the port upon time. To solve this, the `RUN` pin #30 can be pulled down/connect to `GND` to reset the board. I use a button to acomplish that, from now on called the reset button, as seen below.
<img src="../assets/picoResetButton.png" width=300>
So uploading the code requires following steps:
- Press and hold reset button (2)
- Press and hold bootloader button (1)
- Release reset button (2)
- Release bootloader button (1)
This will mount the pico as a storage device, to where the generated `.UF2` file should be copied.
## Hardware Setup
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.

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This repo mainly focuses on [C SDK](https://datasheets.raspberrypi.com/pico/raspberry-pi-pico-c-sdk.pdf), not [MicroPython](https://datasheets.raspberrypi.com/pico/raspberry-pi-pico-python-sdk.pdf), because I felt there are more references for MicroPython. It specifically targets the [Pico(and w) board](https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-pico/) rather than the [RP2040 Controller](https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/rp2040/) itself.
Remember that this is a personal hobby project, hence there is no set upload/response timeline. I am open to resource suggestions and corrections. Please star the repository if you find it helpful.
Note that this is a personal hobby project, hence there is no set upload/response timeline. I am open to resource suggestions and corrections. Please star the repository if you find it helpful.

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