From 9a097b05c6f4d9bacc122bca9c04e9f948f27f9e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gregory Ballantine Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2026 17:20:08 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Updated README with testing info --- README.md | 12 +++++++++--- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 08f99ce..46c8b8b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -12,14 +12,20 @@ Made in Go with [TinyGo](https://tinygo.org/). The following hardware is what I used for a deployment: * Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRJXPPWL - * The **W** is VERY important, as without networking it can't reach a time server! - * Also a Raspberry Pi Pico W *should* work too, but I haven't tested it yet + * The **W** is VERY important, as without networking it can't reach a time server! * Elegoo SSD1306 LCD: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSRQG23K Most (or all?) of these components can be swapped for equivalent components. You just need to make sure the code is compatible with whatever board you choose (not likely), and an SSD1306 display. Support for other hardware types may come in the future, but if there's a specific board or display module you're interested in then submit an issue or pull request! +### Tested On + +This app has been tested to work on the following microcontrollers: + +* Raspberry Pi Pico 2W +* Raspberry Pi Pico W + ### Prototyping To help with debugging/testing deployments, I also used these components: @@ -42,7 +48,7 @@ To help with debugging/testing deployments, I also used these components: 4. Plug in your Pico to a USB port on your PC. 5. Wait 2-3 seconds then release the **BOOTSEL** button. 6. Flash the program to the Pico: `tinygo flash -target=pico2-w .`. Or `tinygo flash -target=pico-w .` - a. **Note**: On Pop!_OS I needed to open the file browser and mount the RP2350 partition manually while tinygo was attempting the flash, otherwise it would fail. + 1. **Note**: On Pop!_OS I needed to open the file browser and mount the RP2350 partition manually while tinygo was attempting the flash, otherwise it would fail. 7. Monitor the app: `tinygo monitor`. At this point, you should be able to deploy this. Unplug the Pico, connect your SSD1306 display and power it back on - you should see some messages about it booting up and connecting to Wi-Fi, then it should display the time.