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General MicroPython Kits

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Dan's survey of commercial MicroPython starter kits, most built on the Raspberry Pi Pico or Pico 2, plus a few ESP32 kits for wireless projects. It compares kits such as the Seeed Grove Starter Kit ($40) and several eBay Pico kits.

Source book: Learning MicroPython
Kit page: https://dmccreary.github.io/learning-micropython/kits/01-general-kits/
Printable one-pager: 01-general-kits-one-pager.html

Features

  • Lab: NeoPixel Two Button Kit
  • Lab: Rotary NeoPixel
  • Lab: MicroBit
  • Lab: MicroPython Projects
  • Lab: Sourcing Parts

Benefits

  • Free, open lessons: the Learning MicroPython textbook has the kit page, wiring, and MicroPython code.
  • Ready-made curriculum: 5 additional lab pages walk students through the build step by step.
  • Classroom friendly: built on a solderless breadboard or no-solder connectors.
  • Wireless-ready: the Pico W option adds Wi-Fi for time sync and web projects.
  • Instant feedback: students see their code's results on lights or a display.
  • Budget: \(32–\)125, depending on the kit.

Parts

  • 10K Potentiometer — Input knob
  • Cytron Maker Pi RP2040 — Microcontroller
  • ESP32 Boards — Microcontroller
  • HC-SR501 PIR — Sensor
  • LCD1602 I2C Character LCD — Display
  • Piezo Buzzer / Speaker — Sound output
  • Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040 — Microcontroller
  • Raspberry Pi Pico W / Pico 2 W — Microcontroller
  • SG90 Micro Servo — Motor / actuator
  • WS2812B NeoPixels — LEDs
  • 830-Point Breadboard ($1.10) — Breadboard
  • Micro-USB Data Cable ($2.50) — Power and programming cable