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53 lines
2.3 KiB
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# Pico Time
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Raspberry Pi Pico app to display time on a local display.
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Made in Go with [TinyGo](https://tinygo.org/).
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## Hardware
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The following hardware is what I used for a deployment:
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* Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRJXPPWL
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* The **W** is VERY important, as without networking it can't reach time servers!
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* Also a Raspberry Pi Pico W *should* work too, but I haven't tested it yet
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* Elegoo SSD1306 LCD: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSRQG23K
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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), is a genuine BME280 sensor, and an SSD1306 display.
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Support for other hardware types may come in the future, but if there's a specific sensor or board you're in submit an issue or pull request!
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### Prototyping
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To help with debugging/testing deployments, I also used these components:
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* Elegoo 400-pin Breadboard: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EV640I6
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* Freenove Raspberry Pi Pico Breakout Board: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFB53Y2N
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* Elegoo 20cm Jumper Cables 120 count: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EV70C78
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## Software Deployment
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### Requirements
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* [TinyGo](https://tinygo.org/getting-started/install/) - TinyGo installation guide
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### Steps
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1. Clone this git repository `git clone https://git.metaunix.net/BitGoblin/pico-weather`.
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2. Copy `config.go.example` to `config.go` and modify the values to match your environment.
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3. Hold down the **BOOTSEL** button on your Raspberry Pi Pico 2W.
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4. Plug in your Pico to a USB port on your PC.
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5. Wait 2-3 seconds then release the **BOOTSEL** button.
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6. Flash the program to the Pico: `tinygo flash -target=pico2-w .`.
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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.
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7. Monitor the app: `tinygo monitor`.
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If all goes well you should see some time on your SSD1306 display. At this point, you can unplug the pico and deploy it wherever you see fit.
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## License
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This project is made available under the BSD 3-Clause license.
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