Hi Explorers!
Last week’s workshop was my first hands-on experience with electronics — and I loved it! I got to build a real circuit using a Raspberry Pi Pico W, wire up an LED, and make it blink with MicroPython code.
Here’s a quick look at what I built and how you can do it too!
| Component | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi Pico W | 1 | With header pins soldered |
| Breadboard (mini) | 1 | Any size works |
| Jumper wires (M-M) | 3 | Use different colours if possible |
| LED | 1 | Any colour |
| Resistor | 1 | 220Ω to 330Ω recommended |
| USB micro-B cable | 1 | For power + programming |
Place the Pico W across the center of the breadboard so the pins go into both sides of the middle gap.
Photo: Pico on Breadboard
Use a jumper wire to connect GP15 (Pin 20) to an empty row on the breadboard.
Photo: Orange wire from GP15