Get Started with MicroPython on Raspberry Pi Pico

Get Started with MicroPython on Raspberry Pi Pico is the official beginner's guide to programming the Raspberry Pi Pico using MicroPython. It introduces the RP2040 microcontroller and walks you through connecting hardware and writing programs to interact with the physical world — lighting LEDs, driving displays, making sounds, and building your own electro-mechanical projects.

Written by two experienced Raspberry Pi authors, the book is designed for beginners with little or no prior microcontroller experience, making it the ideal starting point for anyone new to the Pico ecosystem.

What You'll Learn

• How microcontrollers work and how the RP2040 differs from a full computer
• Writing MicroPython programs for the Raspberry Pi Pico
• Using GPIO pins to read inputs and control outputs
• Connecting hardware like LEDs, displays, buttons, and sensors
• Building practical electro-mechanical projects from scratch

About the Authors

• Gareth Halfacree – Freelance technology journalist, open-source advocate, and experienced Raspberry Pi author
• Ben Everard – Editor of HackSpace magazine and hands-on maker with a focus on DIY tech

Ideal For

• Beginners new to the Raspberry Pi Pico or MicroPython
• Makers wanting to transition from Scratch or Python to hardware programming
• Students and educators exploring embedded systems