Introduction to MicroPython Robotics Projects

Get started with building robots using the Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython – learn about motors, sensors, and putting it all together.

Robots don’t have to be complicated — and with MicroPython and the Raspberry Pi Pico, you can build intelligent, moving robots using just a few components and a bit of code.

In this course, we’ll go beyond blinking LEDs and dive into the world of motor control, sensor feedback, and robotic behavior, all powered by Python.

🤖 What You’ll Learn

In this course, you’ll build your own simple, programmable robot and learn how to:

• Control DC motors using motor drivers
• Follow lines using IR sensors
• Avoid obstacles using ultrasonic sensors
• Use servos to scan the environment
• Build a two-wheeled robot chassis
• Add remote control with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
• Write basic autonomous behaviors

🔧 What You’ll Need

To get the most out of this course, we recommend having:

• Raspberry Pi Pico or Pico W (for Wi-Fi control)
• L298N motor driver module
• 2x DC gear motors and wheels
• 1x ultrasonic sensor (e.g. HC-SR04)
• 1x IR line-following sensor or sensor array
• 1x servo motor (e.g. SG90)
• Battery holder or power supply
• Jumper wires and breadboard or soldered connections
• Optional: HC-05 Bluetooth module (for Bluetooth control)

If you’re using the Pico W, you’ll also need a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network for wireless control.

🧠 Why Learn Robotics with MicroPython?

Learning robotics with MicroPython is a great way to:

• Combine coding with physical computing
• Explore automation and control systems
• Develop skills for more complex projects like autonomous rovers or IoT devices
• Build fun, hands-on projects that reinforce programming concepts

You’ll also get experience with real-world hardware components like sensors and motor drivers.

By the end of this course, you’ll have built your own functioning robot and programmed it to move, sense, and react to its environment.

Let’s get started!

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