I've written up the Pico 2 W low power build: the power ladder, the code, both SDK bug workarounds and a checklist for your own battery projects. 📝
https://drjonea.co.uk/2026/11/03/pico-2-w-low-power-dormant-mode-3-5ma-sdk-bugs/
#RaspberryPiPico #RP2350 #LowPower #IoT
https://drjonea.co.uk/2026/11/03/pico-2-w-low-power-dormant-mode-3-5ma-sdk-bugs/
#RaspberryPiPico #RP2350 #LowPower #IoT
November 3, 2026 at 7:15 AM
I've written up the Pico 2 W low power build: the power ladder, the code, both SDK bug workarounds and a checklist for your own battery projects. 📝
https://drjonea.co.uk/2026/11/03/pico-2-w-low-power-dormant-mode-3-5ma-sdk-bugs/
#RaspberryPiPico #RP2350 #LowPower #IoT
https://drjonea.co.uk/2026/11/03/pico-2-w-low-power-dormant-mode-3-5ma-sdk-bugs/
#RaspberryPiPico #RP2350 #LowPower #IoT
Happy Halloween! 🎃💀
Four years, four Raspberry Pi Pico creatures that watch you. This year's skull tracks you with radar, straight through the plastic.
All four builds, with code: https://drjonea.co.uk/halloween-builds-raspberry-pi-pico-2023-2026/
#Halloween #RaspberryPiPico
Four years, four Raspberry Pi Pico creatures that watch you. This year's skull tracks you with radar, straight through the plastic.
All four builds, with code: https://drjonea.co.uk/halloween-builds-raspberry-pi-pico-2023-2026/
#Halloween #RaspberryPiPico
October 31, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Happy Halloween! 🎃💀
Four years, four Raspberry Pi Pico creatures that watch you. This year's skull tracks you with radar, straight through the plastic.
All four builds, with code: https://drjonea.co.uk/halloween-builds-raspberry-pi-pico-2023-2026/
#Halloween #RaspberryPiPico
Four years, four Raspberry Pi Pico creatures that watch you. This year's skull tracks you with radar, straight through the plastic.
All four builds, with code: https://drjonea.co.uk/halloween-builds-raspberry-pi-pico-2023-2026/
#Halloween #RaspberryPiPico
1/ Two Pico SDK bugs that bite when you cycle Wi-Fi on a Pico 2 W for low power, and how I worked round them. Both are still there in SDK 2.3.1. 🐛🧵
#RaspberryPiPico #PicoSDK #FreeRTOS
#RaspberryPiPico #PicoSDK #FreeRTOS
November 4, 2026 at 7:18 AM
1/ Two Pico SDK bugs that bite when you cycle Wi-Fi on a Pico 2 W for low power, and how I worked round them. Both are still there in SDK 2.3.1. 🐛🧵
#RaspberryPiPico #PicoSDK #FreeRTOS
#RaspberryPiPico #PicoSDK #FreeRTOS
Happy Halloween from a skull that watches you. 💀
No camera inside: a 24 GHz radar and a Raspberry Pi Pico track who's closest, and servos turn its head to stare.
Build and code: https://drjonea.co.uk/halloween-builds-raspberry-pi-pico-2023-2026/
#RaspberryPiPico #Halloween
No camera inside: a 24 GHz radar and a Raspberry Pi Pico track who's closest, and servos turn its head to stare.
Build and code: https://drjonea.co.uk/halloween-builds-raspberry-pi-pico-2023-2026/
#RaspberryPiPico #Halloween
October 31, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Happy Halloween from a skull that watches you. 💀
No camera inside: a 24 GHz radar and a Raspberry Pi Pico track who's closest, and servos turn its head to stare.
Build and code: https://drjonea.co.uk/halloween-builds-raspberry-pi-pico-2023-2026/
#RaspberryPiPico #Halloween
No camera inside: a 24 GHz radar and a Raspberry Pi Pico track who's closest, and servos turn its head to stare.
Build and code: https://drjonea.co.uk/halloween-builds-raspberry-pi-pico-2023-2026/
#RaspberryPiPico #Halloween
My Pico 2 W drew 38 mA just to stay on Wi-Fi. With the new low power library in Pico SDK 2.3.0 it now sleeps at 3.5 mA. 🔋
Two SDK bugs got in the way. The video shows both workarounds.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azV6M4INFUY
#RaspberryPiPico #LowPower #IoT
Two SDK bugs got in the way. The video shows both workarounds.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azV6M4INFUY
#RaspberryPiPico #LowPower #IoT
November 1, 2026 at 3:36 PM
My Pico 2 W drew 38 mA just to stay on Wi-Fi. With the new low power library in Pico SDK 2.3.0 it now sleeps at 3.5 mA. 🔋
Two SDK bugs got in the way. The video shows both workarounds.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azV6M4INFUY
#RaspberryPiPico #LowPower #IoT
Two SDK bugs got in the way. The video shows both workarounds.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azV6M4INFUY
#RaspberryPiPico #LowPower #IoT
1/ 38 mA to 3.5 mA on a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W, one step at a time. 🧵
A battery IoT node that batches temperature readings and posts them to ThingsBoard over HTTP.
#RaspberryPiPico #RP2350 #LowPower
A battery IoT node that batches temperature readings and posts them to ThingsBoard over HTTP.
#RaspberryPiPico #RP2350 #LowPower
November 2, 2026 at 7:13 AM
1/ 38 mA to 3.5 mA on a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W, one step at a time. 🧵
A battery IoT node that batches temperature readings and posts them to ThingsBoard over HTTP.
#RaspberryPiPico #RP2350 #LowPower
A battery IoT node that batches temperature readings and posts them to ThingsBoard over HTTP.
#RaspberryPiPico #RP2350 #LowPower
Consultando el tipo de cambio desde el Raspberry Pi Pico 2w, solamente porque se puede.
#RaspberryPiPico #Microphyton #OLED #TipoDeCambio
#RaspberryPiPico #Microphyton #OLED #TipoDeCambio
October 9, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Consultando el tipo de cambio desde el Raspberry Pi Pico 2w, solamente porque se puede.
#RaspberryPiPico #Microphyton #OLED #TipoDeCambio
#RaspberryPiPico #Microphyton #OLED #TipoDeCambio
Learn how to use the IO Pi Plus with a Raspberry Pi Pico to control and read 32 digital I/O pins over I2C using MicroPython, with full wiring and code examples.
https://www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/1105/io-pi-plus-with-raspberry-pi-pico
#raspberrypi #raspberrypipico
https://www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/1105/io-pi-plus-with-raspberry-pi-pico
#raspberrypi #raspberrypipico
September 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Learn how to use the IO Pi Plus with a Raspberry Pi Pico to control and read 32 digital I/O pins over I2C using MicroPython, with full wiring and code examples.
https://www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/1105/io-pi-plus-with-raspberry-pi-pico
#raspberrypi #raspberrypipico
https://www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/1105/io-pi-plus-with-raspberry-pi-pico
#raspberrypi #raspberrypipico
I’ve reduced my flash writing code down to the absolute minimum: writing three bytes from a pointer.
I've used pretty much the same code for sending data over USB so I'm sure why writing to flash fails
#swiftlang #raspberrypipico
I've used pretty much the same code for sending data over USB so I'm sure why writing to flash fails
#swiftlang #raspberrypipico
![The following code snippet for writing to flash:
var byte: UInt8 = 0xAA
withUnsafeMutablePointer(to: &byte) { bytes in
bytes[1] = 0xBB
bytes[2] = 0xCC
let rc = flash_safe_execute( { safePointer in
guard let safePointer else { return }
flash_range_program(0x80000, safePointer, 3)
}, bytes, 2000)
}](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:yhnqxuj2givkla4ws2ltcvtl/bafkreifhzvstsoqxwnl3rgij6sr32jmkufiqyhlago4eeyn7xfgcxrdtzi)
September 24, 2026 at 4:55 PM
I’ve reduced my flash writing code down to the absolute minimum: writing three bytes from a pointer.
I've used pretty much the same code for sending data over USB so I'm sure why writing to flash fails
#swiftlang #raspberrypipico
I've used pretty much the same code for sending data over USB so I'm sure why writing to flash fails
#swiftlang #raspberrypipico
September 15, 2026 at 10:18 AM
LouD Opens Orders for USBSID-Pico Blue PCB
#USBSIDPico #SIDChip #Commodore64 #C64 #Chiptune #RetroComputing #RaspberryPiPico #Commodore
theoasisbbs.com/loud-opens-o...
#USBSIDPico #SIDChip #Commodore64 #C64 #Chiptune #RetroComputing #RaspberryPiPico #Commodore
theoasisbbs.com/loud-opens-o...
LouD Opens Orders for USBSID-Pico Blue PCB - The Oasis BBS
LouD opens orders for the USBSID-Pico Blue PCB, connecting one or two original or replacement SID chips to modern USB devices.
theoasisbbs.com
September 15, 2026 at 1:11 PM
LouD Opens Orders for USBSID-Pico Blue PCB
#USBSIDPico #SIDChip #Commodore64 #C64 #Chiptune #RetroComputing #RaspberryPiPico #Commodore
theoasisbbs.com/loud-opens-o...
#USBSIDPico #SIDChip #Commodore64 #C64 #Chiptune #RetroComputing #RaspberryPiPico #Commodore
theoasisbbs.com/loud-opens-o...
In diesem Beitrag zeige ich dir, wie du den Funduino Cube per MQTT mit Node-RED nutzt. #FunduinoCube #IoT #MQTT #NodeRED #RaspberryPIPico
https://bit.ly/3SwxkTL
https://bit.ly/3SwxkTL
Funduino Cube mit Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W per MQTT und Node-RED steuern
In diesem Beitrag zeige ich dir, wie du den Funduino Cube per MQTT mit Node-RED nutzt. Als Mikrocontroller kommt dabei ein Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W zum Einsatz, de
bit.ly
September 4, 2026 at 6:38 AM
In diesem Beitrag zeige ich dir, wie du den Funduino Cube per MQTT mit Node-RED nutzt. #FunduinoCube #IoT #MQTT #NodeRED #RaspberryPIPico
https://bit.ly/3SwxkTL
https://bit.ly/3SwxkTL
(Sound on 🔉)
I have learnt sound! Naturally … the first thing was finding the notes to get it to play the Tetris theme. Naturally… 🫠
#soundon #penplotter #plotterart #generativeart #creativecoding #micropython #raspberrypipico #100daysofcode #python #diyplotter #buildinpublic
I have learnt sound! Naturally … the first thing was finding the notes to get it to play the Tetris theme. Naturally… 🫠
#soundon #penplotter #plotterart #generativeart #creativecoding #micropython #raspberrypipico #100daysofcode #python #diyplotter #buildinpublic
August 22, 2026 at 8:17 PM
(Sound on 🔉)
I have learnt sound! Naturally … the first thing was finding the notes to get it to play the Tetris theme. Naturally… 🫠
#soundon #penplotter #plotterart #generativeart #creativecoding #micropython #raspberrypipico #100daysofcode #python #diyplotter #buildinpublic
I have learnt sound! Naturally … the first thing was finding the notes to get it to play the Tetris theme. Naturally… 🫠
#soundon #penplotter #plotterart #generativeart #creativecoding #micropython #raspberrypipico #100daysofcode #python #diyplotter #buildinpublic
A big part of the answer seems to be don't use the official docs.
Thanks to @gadgetoid we have https://picodocs.pinout.xyz/ which I'd somehow forgotten about until seeing it pop up again 🥳 .
#raspberrypi #RaspberryPiPico #picosdk
Thanks to @gadgetoid we have https://picodocs.pinout.xyz/ which I'd somehow forgotten about until seeing it pop up again 🥳 .
#raspberrypi #RaspberryPiPico #picosdk
Raspberry Pi Pico SDK: Raspberry Pi Pico SDK
picodocs.pinout.xyz
August 19, 2026 at 7:54 AM
A big part of the answer seems to be don't use the official docs.
Thanks to @gadgetoid we have https://picodocs.pinout.xyz/ which I'd somehow forgotten about until seeing it pop up again 🥳 .
#raspberrypi #RaspberryPiPico #picosdk
Thanks to @gadgetoid we have https://picodocs.pinout.xyz/ which I'd somehow forgotten about until seeing it pop up again 🥳 .
#raspberrypi #RaspberryPiPico #picosdk
The whole pen-plotter-from-scratch thing: So far output is a screen narrating my own progress back at me.
Pico2W, MicroPython.
Steppers or servos next?
(At some point… optimistically, I’ll need a pen)
#penplotter #micropython #100DaysOfCode #constructionism #raspberrypipico #physicalcomputing
Pico2W, MicroPython.
Steppers or servos next?
(At some point… optimistically, I’ll need a pen)
#penplotter #micropython #100DaysOfCode #constructionism #raspberrypipico #physicalcomputing
August 17, 2026 at 8:18 PM
The whole pen-plotter-from-scratch thing: So far output is a screen narrating my own progress back at me.
Pico2W, MicroPython.
Steppers or servos next?
(At some point… optimistically, I’ll need a pen)
#penplotter #micropython #100DaysOfCode #constructionism #raspberrypipico #physicalcomputing
Pico2W, MicroPython.
Steppers or servos next?
(At some point… optimistically, I’ll need a pen)
#penplotter #micropython #100DaysOfCode #constructionism #raspberrypipico #physicalcomputing
There I was worrying about making a couple of buffers 1KB. It turns out I really didn't need to worry 😆 .
#RaspberryPiPico #raspberrypi #pico
#RaspberryPiPico #raspberrypi #pico
August 13, 2026 at 10:41 PM
There I was worrying about making a couple of buffers 1KB. It turns out I really didn't need to worry 😆 .
#RaspberryPiPico #raspberrypi #pico
#RaspberryPiPico #raspberrypi #pico
I struggle to make things simple... #raspberrypipico #circuitpython
August 12, 2026 at 4:10 PM
I struggle to make things simple... #raspberrypipico #circuitpython
SidecarTridge multi-device for #AtariST computers can stream real time demos generated by Raspberry Pi Pico youtu.be/j1Au5puLhb4 #atari
Stock Atari ST + SidecarTridge: Crazy Demo Effects from a Cartridge Port #AtariST #raspberrypipico
A completely stock Atari ST.
Everything in this video is generated by a Raspberry Pi Pico inside the @sidecartridge Multi-Device, connected through the Atari ST cartridge port and behaving like a…
youtu.be
June 9, 2026 at 8:33 PM
SidecarTridge multi-device for #AtariST computers can stream real time demos generated by Raspberry Pi Pico youtu.be/j1Au5puLhb4 #atari
It's pretty awesome being able to use such high-level constructs like closures on a microcontroller #MicroPython #RaspberryPiPico ♥️
March 17, 2025 at 9:46 AM
It's pretty awesome being able to use such high-level constructs like closures on a microcontroller #MicroPython #RaspberryPiPico ♥️
Bus pirate 5 Raspberry Pi Pico Headers for Hackers & Hardware Heroes. LAB401 unboxing
youtu.be/WtQKUmNasVU
#Lab401 #pentesting #infosec #BusPirate #RaspberryPiPico #QuickConnectHeaders
youtu.be/WtQKUmNasVU
#Lab401 #pentesting #infosec #BusPirate #RaspberryPiPico #QuickConnectHeaders
Bus pirate 5 Raspberry Pi Pico Headers for Hackers & Hardware Heroes. LAB401 unboxing
Calling all pentesters, ethical hackers, researchers, and hardware designers! Struggling to decipher those tiny pin labels on your Raspberry Pi Pico? We feel your pain. In this video, we're unboxing the game-changing Bus Pirate 5 Raspberry Pi Pico Headers, a must-have upgrade for anyone serious about hacking and hardware manipulation. These ingenious headers boast: Crystal Clear Pin Labels: Ditch the magnifying glass! High-quality silkscreen ensures easy identification of all 20 pins. Right-Angle Design: Maximize workspace efficiency and create clean, professional-looking setups. Simple Installation: Effortlessly connect the headers for a seamless workflow boost. As we explore these lifesaver headers, we'll demonstrate the ease of installation and showcase how they can transform your Raspberry Pi Pico experience. We'll also discuss how these headers can benefit various hacking and hardware design workflows. Stop wasting time squinting at tiny labels! Upgrade your Raspberry Pi Pico today and unlock its full potential. Get your Bus Pirate 5 Raspberry Pi Pico Headers directly from Lab401: https://lab401.com/products/bus-pirate-5-raspberry-pi-pico-headers
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Bus pirate 5 Raspberry Pi Pico Headers for Hackers & Hardware Heroes. LAB401 unboxing
youtu.be/WtQKUmNasVU
#Lab401 #pentesting #infosec #BusPirate #RaspberryPiPico #QuickConnectHeaders
youtu.be/WtQKUmNasVU
#Lab401 #pentesting #infosec #BusPirate #RaspberryPiPico #QuickConnectHeaders
It's alive! The Pico Producer (new name) is assembled! 12 buttons and LEDs hooked up to a @Raspberry_Pi #RaspberryPiPico acting as a HID device using Circuit Python!
November 17, 2024 at 1:38 PM
It's alive! The Pico Producer (new name) is assembled! 12 buttons and LEDs hooked up to a @Raspberry_Pi #RaspberryPiPico acting as a HID device using Circuit Python!
Over the years we've had such fun with the
@raspberrypi.bsky.social Pico, one of our earlier projects measures the speed of sound! also part of the #GCSE #physics syllabus. Ever wanted to experiment with your Pico all our code is downloadable youtu.be/QJXZ_HiCYjQ?...
#RaspberryPi #electronics #STEM
@raspberrypi.bsky.social Pico, one of our earlier projects measures the speed of sound! also part of the #GCSE #physics syllabus. Ever wanted to experiment with your Pico all our code is downloadable youtu.be/QJXZ_HiCYjQ?...
#RaspberryPi #electronics #STEM
Measuring The Speed Of Sound At Home With a Raspberry Pi Pico & HC-SR04
Today we measured the speed of sound, then used the result to measure distances. All using a #RaspberryPiPico and #microPython. It's a fun easy project we ho...
youtu.be
April 17, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Over the years we've had such fun with the
@raspberrypi.bsky.social Pico, one of our earlier projects measures the speed of sound! also part of the #GCSE #physics syllabus. Ever wanted to experiment with your Pico all our code is downloadable youtu.be/QJXZ_HiCYjQ?...
#RaspberryPi #electronics #STEM
@raspberrypi.bsky.social Pico, one of our earlier projects measures the speed of sound! also part of the #GCSE #physics syllabus. Ever wanted to experiment with your Pico all our code is downloadable youtu.be/QJXZ_HiCYjQ?...
#RaspberryPi #electronics #STEM
Revamp your workspace with our exclusive bundles – snag both sleek #RaspberryPiPico & stylish #VSCode mats for just £12.50 for both! Upgrade your workspace. Click the link to secure yours now: gurgleapps.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
@RaspberryPi_org
#TechDelight #WorkspaceUpgrade #coding
@RaspberryPi_org
#TechDelight #WorkspaceUpgrade #coding
January 20, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Revamp your workspace with our exclusive bundles – snag both sleek #RaspberryPiPico & stylish #VSCode mats for just £12.50 for both! Upgrade your workspace. Click the link to secure yours now: gurgleapps.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
@RaspberryPi_org
#TechDelight #WorkspaceUpgrade #coding
@RaspberryPi_org
#TechDelight #WorkspaceUpgrade #coding
I'm not able to take part in #RetroChallenge this year, but I've just spent a few minutes enjoying last year's writeup of my #Sharp #MZ80K emulator for the #RaspberryPiPico . The plan for winter is to have a bash at #MZ700 emulation - faster clock & colour too!
z80.timholyoake.uk/retrochallen...
z80.timholyoake.uk/retrochallen...
RetroChallenge 2024/10 – retrocomputing ephemera
z80.timholyoake.uk
October 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I'm not able to take part in #RetroChallenge this year, but I've just spent a few minutes enjoying last year's writeup of my #Sharp #MZ80K emulator for the #RaspberryPiPico . The plan for winter is to have a bash at #MZ700 emulation - faster clock & colour too!
z80.timholyoake.uk/retrochallen...
z80.timholyoake.uk/retrochallen...
Bueno, mañana un boxing... no? #RaspberryPiPico
November 26, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Bueno, mañana un boxing... no? #RaspberryPiPico