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Picking the Pico: Python and MicroPython Projects with Raspberry Pi Pico
Picking the Pico is a beginner-focused guide to Python, MicroPython, and hands-on projects using the Raspberry Pi Pico. It connects programming concepts with electronics builds, but readers will need a Pico and common components to follow the practical activities.
At a glance
- Uses MicroPython and Raspberry Pi Pico projects to teach core Python concepts.
- Topics include loops, conditionals, functions, modules, data collections, basic classes, and I2C communication.
- Project examples include LED chasers, timers, LCD and OLED displays, Tkinter interfaces, and a model rocket launcher.
- The listing says the book is aimed at beginners and requires access to a Raspberry Pi Pico and common components.
Price
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Reference price: $39.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Project-based lessons connect Python concepts to wiring and embedded programming.
- Coverage ranges from basic programming structures to I2C and graphical interfaces.
- The listing identifies beginners, students, educators, hobbyists, and prototyping learners as intended readers.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Packt Publishing - ebooks Account |
|---|---|
| Publication date | January 11, 2027 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 281 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 180638003X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1806380039 |
| Weight listed | 5 ounces |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 0.63 x 7.5 x 9.25 inches |
What to know before buying
- The listing says a DRM-free PDF and Packt Reader access are available with the book, but email sign-up and proof of purchase are required. A Raspberry Pi Pico and common electronic components are also prerequisites and are not confirmed as included.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Beginners who want to learn Python through Raspberry Pi Pico electronics projects.
- Students, STEM educators, hobbyists, robotics enthusiasts, and early-career engineers exploring MicroPython and prototyping.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a programming book without electronics activities or hardware prerequisites.
- Readers who need a stated hardware kit included with the book.
Frequently asked questions
Does the book include a Raspberry Pi Pico?
The listing says access to a Raspberry Pi Pico and common components is required, but it does not say these are included.
What programming topics does it cover?
The listed topics include Python basics, MicroPython, loops, functions, data collections, modules, basic classes, and I2C communication.
What kinds of projects are described?
Examples include LED chasers, countdown timers, LCD and OLED displays, Tkinter GUIs for controlling hardware, and a model rocket launcher.
Is a digital copy included?
The listing claims a DRM-free PDF and Packt Reader access with the book. It says email sign-up and proof of purchase are required.
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Offer details
- The advertised DRM-free PDF and Packt Reader access require email sign-up and proof of purchase.
- The listing states a release date of January 11, 2027.
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