Programming the Pico: Learn Coding and Electronics with the Raspberry Pi Pico

by Simon Monk

This book will teach you Python programming and some basic electronics without assuming any prior knowledge of either subject. The book initially focusses on Python programming, building up a Morse Code example using the Raspberry Pi Pico's built-in LED. Once you have mastered the basics of coding the Pico, the book will introduce electronics, showing you how to use sensors, switches, LEDs, servomotors and displays attached to your Pico.
All the parts used in the book are available in a companion kit by MonkMakes Ltd. available from suppliers world-wide.
Discover how and use the Thonny Python editor and upload programs to your Picowrite simple programs to control the Raspberry Pi Picostructure your programs with functions and modulesmake effective use of Python Lists and Dictionariesattach sensors, LEDs, servomotors and displays to your Pico and, to program them.make use of the Pico's advanced input/output capabilitiesaccess the internet using the Pico W

162 pages, Paperback

Published March 17, 2025

Reviews

[Garry Aydon]

Covers the basics.

Quick simple explanations of the Pi Pico & Pico W.

Unfortunately some typos, however did not find any which resulted in failed code.

Possible a little overpriced.

[Anika Reddy]

good book to start pico with

Good book for starting with pico. Simon Monk is well known in the maker community. And has been a source of inspiration for many beginner makers.

[Britesc]

Boring

I was a bit surprised to find that this book was not up to the usual Simon Monk standard
Not bothering to keep it.