This website serves as a resource for educators and students to learn computational thinking through hands-on projects. It provides instructions for designing and building digital clocks and smartwatches using low-cost components and MicroPython. The projects leverage recent technological advancements, including the Raspberry Pi Pico and optimized MicroPython runtime, to create affordable and efficient learning tools.
The article explores the benefits and uses of MicroPython in embedded systems, particularly on MicroPython-capable chips like the Raspberry Pi Pico. The author describes how MicroPython's Read-Evaluate-Print Loop (REPL) makes it an excellent tool for board bringup, rapid prototyping, debugging, and exploring peripherals. The article also covers the batteries-included aspect of MicroPython, featuring a wide range of libraries available for use.
