Kitronik Discovery Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico (Pico not included)

The Kitronik Discovery Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico (Pico not included) is a great way to learn about microcontrollers, Python coding, and physical computing. The kit is supplied with all of the components needed to complete the 7 included experiments, including a large-format breadboard. The kit is packaged in sturdy reusable packaging that can be used to store the kit. This version of the kit is NOT supplied with a Raspberry Pi Pico.

The seven experiments take you from the basics of using the board through to more advanced concepts and using external electronics. The experiments cover key concepts of microcontrollers, such as; basic setup, simple coding, Interrupts, Threads, Digital Inputs, and Analog and Digital Outputs.

The kit ships with a comprehensive guide booklet. The booklet covers the basic setup and then how to complete each of the 7 experiments. Each experiment is complete with detailed circuit diagrams, explanations, and a complete code run-through. This means that you can get started without having to understand too much Python.

Note:

• A USB cable is NOT supplied. USB cables capable of data transfer and power are available separately here.
• The Raspberry Pi Pico is NOT supplied with this kit.

Features:

• This kit offers a great introduction to microcontrollers, Python coding, and physical computing.
• Make the 7 experiments in the step-by-step tutorial book and learn as you go.
• All parts are included to conduct the 7 experiments.
• The kit is supplied with a detailed booklet that covers setup and then how to complete the 7 experiments.
• The experiments explore; simple coding, Interrupts, Threads, Digital Inputs, and Analog and Digital Outputs.
• Once you have completed all of the included experiments, you have the perfect prototyping system for further learning/prototyping with the Raspberry Pi Pico board.
• Included is a large format breadboard for ease of prototyping.
• The kit is supplied in re-usable packaging suitable for long term storage of the kit.

Contents:

• 1 x Large Prototype Breadboard.
• 2 x Red 5mm LED.
• 2 x Yellow 5mm LED.
• 2 x Green 5mm LED.
• 10 x 330Ω Resistor.
• 1 x Piezo Element Buzzer.
• 20 x Male to Male Jumper Wires.
• 2 x Push Switches.
• A booklet guide containing basic setup information and the following 7 experiments;
• Exp. 1 - Show Me The Light.
• Exp. 2 - Control an Input.
• Exp. 3 - Interrupt Me.
• Exp. 4 - Making a Noise.
• Exp. 5 - So Many Interruptions.
• Exp. 6 - Rub Head and Pat Tummy - Threads.
• Exp. 7 - Building a System from the Blocks we have Learnt.
• The kit is supplied in re-usable packaging suitable for long term storage of the kit.

Requires (can be bought separately:

• Micro USB Cable;

• Raspberry Pi Pico. There are 3 Raspberry Pi Pico versions you can buy separately:

1. Raspberry Pi Pico H - this version already has soldered pin headers so you don't need to solder anything else. You can simply use it with the discovery kit.
2. Raspberry Pi Pico - this version doesn't have soldered pin headers. You have to also buy the pin headers and solder them on the Raspberry Pi Pico board before you can use it with the discovery kit.
3. Raspberry Pi Pico W - this version doesn't have soldered pin headers. You have to also buy the pin headers and solder them on the Raspberry Pi Pico W board before you can use it with the discovery kit.

Resources:
MicroPython Code for all 7 Discovery Kit Experiments.
Get started with MicroPython on Raspberry Pi Pico
Tech Talks - live stream playback.
Raspberry Pi Pico frequently asked questions.
More information on the Pico.
About MicroPython.
About Python.
The Thonny editor.
Raspberry Pi pico Datasheet.
RP2040 Datasheet.

Discovery Kit Extension Experiments:
The table below contains links to extension experiments for the Pico Discovery Kit. They have been listed in the order that they should be completed, and they should only be tackled once you have completed the 7 experiments supplied with the kit. Each extension experiment is thoroughly explained and code examples are provided. Although they cover quite challenging concepts, the information is provided in such a way as to walk you through the solution.

Exp No#.    Experiment Name/Link.
1 Pico Thermometer.
2 Storing Data on the Pico.
3 Live Data Logging on the Pico.