LEARN RASPBERRY PI PICO DEEP DIVE - Expanded Project Guides
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LEARN_RASPBERRY_PI_PICO_DEEP_DIVE.mdThis folder contains deep-dive guides for each project in the learning path.
Overview
These guides expand each project into a full learning guide with theory, architecture, implementation phases, testing, and extensions.
Project Index
| # | Project | Difficulty | Time | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LED Controller and Input Lab | Level 1: Beginner | 1-2 weeks | GPIO, Debounce, Timing |
| 2 | Digital Oscilloscope (ADC + DMA) | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | ADC, DMA, Triggering |
| 3 | USB MIDI Controller | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | USB MIDI, Input Filtering |
| 4 | Logic Analyzer (PIO + DMA) | Level 3: Advanced | 2-3 weeks | PIO, DMA, Protocol Decode |
| 5 | IoT Sensor Hub (Pico W) | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | Wi-Fi, MQTT/HTTP, Sensors |
| 6 | NeoPixel Engine (PIO + DMA) | Level 3: Advanced | 2-3 weeks | WS2812, PIO, DMA |
| 7 | Dual-Core Weather Station | Level 3: Advanced | 2-3 weeks | Multicore, Sensors, Logging |
| 8 | USB Rubber Ducky (HID Keyboard) | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | USB HID, Scripting, Safety |
| 9 | Robot Arm Controller | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | PWM, Motion Control |
| 10 | Game Boy Emulator (Expert Capstone) | Level 5: Expert | 1 month+ | CPU Emulation, PPU, Audio |
| 11 | CAN Bus Interface | Level 3: Advanced | 2-3 weeks | SPI, CAN, Error Handling |
| 12 | Digital Theremin | Level 3: Advanced | 2-3 weeks | Capacitive Sensing, Audio |
| 13 | Custom Pico Development Board | Level 5: Master | 2-3 months | PCB, Boot Flow, SDK |
Prerequisites
- Basic programming and system fundamentals
- Comfort with command line tooling