3. Programming Mode

The programming mode chapter is divided into 3 main parts in total, and you are advised to read them in order.

• 1. Basic Usage on Thonny: This contains installation of the Thonny IDE, installation of MicroPython firmware and libraries for Pico, online and offline running of scripts.

• 2. Learn Modules: This is a new section added in v2.0, allowing you to learn how each module works, then learn how to program them step by step, and finally encapsulate them individually into libraries.

• 3. Funny Projects: This is the part that combines different modules to make Pico 4WD achieve different interesting functions.

Note

Download the relevant code from the link below.

• SunFounder Pico-4wd Car V2.0 Code

• 1. Basic Usage on Thonny
  • 1. Install Thonny IDE(Important)
  • 2. Install MicroPython on Your Pico(Optional)
  • 3. Upload the Libraries to Pico (Optional)
  • 4. Run Script Online (Important)
  • 5. Run Script Offline(Important)
• 2. Learn Modules
  • 1. Motor
  • 2. Ultrasonic Module and Servo
  • 3. Grayscale Module
  • 4. Speed Module
  • 5. RGB Board
• 3. Funny Projects
  • 1. Don’t Push Me
  • 2. Line Track
  • 3. Objects Follow
  • 4. Obstacle Avoid
  • 5. Light with Movement
• 4. Play Pico 4WD with APP
  • 1. Basic Communication
  • 2. APP - Car Move
  • 3. APP - SPEED
  • 4. APP - LIGHT
  • 5. Speech
  • 6. Anti-Fall
  • 7. Line Track
  • 8. APP - Follow
  • 9. APP - Avoid