PicoCalc/Bin/MicroPython/README.md

MicroPython for PicoCalc

Here is pre-compiled uf2 files for micropython running on PicoCalc based on PicoCalc-micropython-driver

• micropython_pico.uf2
• micropython_pico2.uf2
• micropython_pico2w.uf2

These uf2 files already included main.py ,so just put into PicoCalc , you will get a python running terminal immediately
No need to use Thonny , for those who interest to try python.

For developers, just visit PicoCalc-micropython-driver

Follow the readme to

• Flash firmware and upload python code through Thonny IDE.
• Compile custom micropython firmware for picocalc.

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Here is the Sequence for beginners to run python on Pico with PicoCalc:

1. Put pico into BOOTSEL mode.
2. Flash correct firmware uf2 file that included/compiled all necessary python modules.
3. Open Thonny at the mean time, config Interpreter with correct kind and port (usuall /dev/ttyACM0 on linux).
4. Upload main.py( this is the entry boot up python file) and other py files to /. from left sidebar.
5. Do nothing but wait for uploading finished,then unplug the Micro-usb cable from pico.
6. Plug USB-C cable into PicoCalc and Power On to see if everything goes right.

here is the sample screenshots about thonny: