Large OLED Kit

One of the most versatile kits: a bright 128x64 SSD1306 OLED with a Pico W and a DS3231 real-time clock that is accurate to about 2 seconds per month.

Large OLED Kit

Large OLED Kit

Key Features

  • Lab: Blink The Onboard LED
  • Lab: Large OLED Assembly
  • Lab: Hello World
  • Lab: Display Configuration File Data
  • Lab: I2C Scanner Test
  • Lab: Set RTC form the localtime

Key Benefits

  • Free, open lessons. The Clocks and Watches textbook has the kit page, wiring, and MicroPython code.
  • Ready-made curriculum. 18 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. About $25 (estimate: 2.42" 128x64 OLED about $13, DS3231 clock about $2, Pico W $5, breadboard $2, wires $1, USB cable $2; about $16 with a 0.96" OLED).

Parts

Part (price)Role
Raspberry Pi Pico W ($5)Microcontroller with Wireless
DS1307 RTCReal-time clock
DS3231 RTCReal-time clock
Momentary Push ButtonsInput button / switch
SSD1306 128×64 OLEDDisplay
830-Point Breadboard ($1.10)Breadboard
Micro-USB Data Cable ($2.50)Power and programming cable

Microcontroller listed first. Prices shown only where known; see the source book for quantities, wiring, and current prices.

About this kit: From the Clocks and Watches collection.
Source: Clocks and Watches