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How to Install MicroPython

Easy Install with Thonny

By Kevin McAleer,    2 Minutes

Cover photo of a laptop with code on it

To make installing MicroPython easier you can use Thonny, an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Python and MicroPython. To download Thonny:

  1. Go https://www.thonny.org and download the version your computer (Windows, Mac or Linux).

Screenshot of the Thonny download page

Screenshot of the Thonny download page

Change to Standard Mode

  1. After you have started Thonny, make sure you’re in the regular mode by clicking on the purple text link - it will recommend that you quit and then restart Thonny
  2. Go ahead and quit and restart Thonny.

Screenshot of the standard mode link

Screenshot of the standard mode link

Installing MicroPython

  1. Click on on the bottom right corner and select Install MicroPython...

Screenshot of the Thonny Install dialog option

Screenshot of the Thonny Install dialog option

Screenshot of the Thonny Install dialog box

Screenshot of the Thonny Install dialog box

  1. Select variant (the version specific to your board), for example the version for the Raspberry Pi Pico is Raspberry Pi - Pico / Pico H.
  2. Then click the Install button. The firmware will now be uploaded to your microcontroller.

Well done

Congratulations, you now have the most up-to-date MicroPython installed on your MicroController.

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