Updated: Where I describe the different options for using a serial monitor and the serial software in AVR_C and change my recommended programs.

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CoolTerm appears to be malware on some systems and PuTTY, its important to install from the proper …

Where I describe how to use the GNU Linker wrapper capability and variable arguments to enhance printf() for better debugging.

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This recent post fascinated me. It describes a feature of the GNU linker called wrapping which allows you to …

Where I describe various methods of debugging programs using MicroPython on the RP2040 (Pi Pico and Pi Pico W).

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Programming is a science, debugging is an art. When I chat with students learning to program, I’ve found it isn’t …

Where I begin to develop a web server for the RP2040 (Pi Pico and Pi Pico W) using MicroPython and microdot.

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The Pico W added wireless capability to the Pico, which brings the ability to network the Pico board. Once a board can be networked, …

A set of entries which comprise a course for learning how develop MicroPython programs for the RP2040.

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1. RP2040 MicroPython: Getting Started
2. RP2040 MicroPython: Developing Applications
3. RP2040 MicroPython: Making a Wireless Connection
4. RP2040 …

An updated look at the utility, mpremote, used to communicate with a board running MicroPython.

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A tool which has improved a great deal with the 1.20 release is mpremote - micropython remote control. After using it extensively, I’ve found its …

Where I illustrate how to establish a wireless connection using the Pi Pico W.

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When the Pico W was introduced, there was finally a great product from Raspberry Pi to compete with the ESP32. The ESP32-based products are good, however, I prefer …

Where I demonstrate how to begin to program the RP2040 (Pi Pico and Pi Pico W) using Micropython.

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I already have quite a few entries on Micropython. While I’ve experimented with multiple boards using the language, ESP32, FIDI, and the …

Where I describe how I develop Forth on my Mac using Sublime Text 3 and Serial, as my Forth IDE.

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1. Edit Forth code in Sublime Text 4.
2. Execute ST’s Build command which transfers the code to the board for on-board compiling for Forth, typically …

Where I begin to explore using Ada on an Arduino Uno.

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On the Adafruit site, I ran across a mention of an award as to an “Ada Crate on an AVR” microcontroller. Which I found fascinating. Ada is a language developed for larger …