Tone Generator
A Pico, a potentiometer, a speaker, and a 4-digit 7-segment display make adjustable tones.
Key Features
- Lab: Lab 1: Configuration File
- Lab: Lab 2: Testing the Potentiometer
- Lab: Testing the Speaker
Key Benefits
- Free, open lessons. The Learning MicroPython textbook has the kit page, wiring, and MicroPython code.
- Ready-made curriculum. 3 additional lab pages walk students through the build step by step.
- Classroom friendly. Built on a solderless breadboard or no-solder connectors.
- Try before you build. An interactive MicroSim on the kit page runs in the browser.
- Instant feedback. Students see their code's results on lights or a display.
- Budget. Under $10.
Parts
| Raspberry Pi Pico ($4) | Microcontroller |
| 10K Potentiometer | Input knob |
| Piezo Buzzer / Speaker | Sound output |
| TM1650 4-Digit LED | Display |
| 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 Learning MicroPython collection.
Source: Learning MicroPython