Technical requirements
The software and hardware files for this chapter can be found at https://bit.ly/35088w4.
The following hardware is required for this chapter:
- Raspberry Pi Pico (https://bit.ly/3AJtoAf): USD 4.
- Blues Wireless Notecard (https://bit.ly/3wnFbWc): USD 65.
- Cellular Antenna (https://bit.ly/3N91Sn1): USD 11.50.
- Qwiic Keypad (https://bit.ly/3JwIJJd): USD 11.50.
- Fabricated PCB: The prices vary based on the manufacturer.
- PCB components: The prices depend on the components. The Bill of Materials (BoM) is available in this book's GitHub repository (shared previously).
- Soldering supplies, including a reflow oven.
Code in Action videos for this chapter can be viewed at https://bit.ly/38Th2gy.
Installing CircuitPython
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 provided in Chapter 1, Getting Started...