pico-time/README.md

Pico Time

A MicroPython app to display local time on an SSD1306 display.

Hardware

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 Home Assistant!
  • Also a Raspberry Pi Pico W should work too, but I haven't tested it yet
• 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 sensor or board you're in submit an issue or pull request!

Prototyping

To help with debugging/testing deployments, I also used these components:

• Elegoo 400-pin Breadboard: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EV640I6
• Freenove Raspberry Pi Pico Breakout Board: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFB53Y2N
• Elegoo 20cm Jumper Cables 120 count: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EV70C78

These are not necessary to run the app, but can be useful for testing and/or flashing several nodes.

Software Deployment

Requirements

• MicroPython - MicroPython downloads

Steps

1. Flash your Raspberry Pi Pico with MicroPython.
2. Copy config.example.py to config.py and edit the settings to match your environment.
3. Copy main.py and config.py to the root of the filesystem on the Pico.
4. Connect the SSD1306 display to your Pico and power on.

License

This project is made available under the BSD 3-Clause license.