Technical requirements
The following components are required for this chapter:
- Raspberry Pi Pico (link: https://bit.ly/3AJtoAf) – USD 4.00
- Pico Omnibus – Dual Expander (link: https://bit.ly/3sr2GJR) – USD 10.50
- Pico wireless pack (link: https://bit.ly/3yPuoT9) – USD 16.75
- IoT power relay (link: https://bit.ly/3p9oOqo) – USD 29.95
- Reed switch (link: https://bit.ly/3uS3dE9) – USD 3.95
- NeoPixel LED strip (Link: https://bit.ly/3pp95nk) – USD 21.95
The code samples discussed in this chapter are available from here: https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Raspberry-Pi-Pico-DIY-Workshop/tree/main/chapter_03.
Code in Action videos for this chapter can be viewed at https://bit.ly/3kLsX2B.
CircuitPython Installation
We are assuming that you have installed CircuitPython on your Pico. If you are not familiar with the installation process, we recommend following the installation process from Chapter 1, Getting...