OLED Faces Kit

Hands-on labs that draw robot faces on a 128x64 OLED with two buttons, covering every MicroPython framebuffer drawing command.

Kit photo coming soon

 

Key Features

  • Uses the Momentary Push Buttons
  • Uses the Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040
  • Uses the Raspberry Pi Pico W / Pico 2 W
  • Uses the SSD1306 128×64 OLED

Key Benefits

  • Free, open lessons. The Robot Faces textbook has the kit page, wiring, and MicroPython code.
  • 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 $14 (0.96" OLED about $4.40, two buttons about $0.50; Pico $4, breadboard $2, wires $1, USB cable $2).

Parts

Part (price)Role
Raspberry Pi Pico ($4)Microcontroller
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 Robot Faces collection.
Source: Robot Faces