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A few notes on I2C and the Picon Zero....

Picon Zero is an Intelligent robotics controller for the Raspberry Pi. A built-in processor handles all the direct communication between the parent controller and any attached devices and motors. Whilst primarily an add on for the Raspberry Pi, due to it using I2C for communications, it is possible to use

micro:bit and fusion (sort of) power...

An interesting new accessory appeared on my desk recently in the form of a solar power supply for the micro:bit. The power supply, designed by Seenov, consists of a rechargeable battery with a associated circuit board and solar cell and provides a regulated output of 3.3 volts. Their

Sometimes you just dont have any internet...

A tweet on twitter led me to this discussion on Github. The short version of it is that how could you install the Mu editor onto a fleet of Raspeberry Pi in a school classroom environment where the network can not or will not allow them to connect to the

micro:bit and a Pi with a touch of Python

By now you should be aware of the Mu micropython editor for the micro:bit. Its a self-contained version of the same editor that can be found on the microbit.org However, for use, it needs to be installed onto your system. But how do you use it when your

micro:bit and the Bit:2:Pi

During a previous experiment in getting the micro:bit to talk to 4tronix Piconzero it was suggested that the 'jumper wire lashed together' micro:bit dev board and Pimoroni Black Hat Hack3r could be replaced by a purpose built board which would allow the micro:bit to talk to Raspberry

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