Description
Introduction
Raspberry Pi Pico W is a Raspberry Pi product that adds WiFi capability to the Raspberry Pi Pico, allowing you to connect the device to a WiFi network. In this guide, you will learn how to use a Raspberry Pi Pico W, how to connect it to a WiFi network, and then how to turn it into a web server to control digital outputs from a browser, and to receive sensor data.
WiFi enabled devices allow for easy communication between computers and the internet. The technology helped kick-start the Internet Of Things (IoT) revolution.
You will:
- Connect your Raspberry Pi Pico W to a WiFi hub
- Create a web server on your Raspberry Pi Pico W, to display a webpage
- Use your webpage to control the Raspberry Pi Pico W onboard LED and to receive temperature data from it
You will need:
- A Raspberry Pi Pico W and micro USB data cable
- A computer connected to your network
- The Thonny Python IDE
