# IRC client with vanilla micropython firmware

**URL:** <https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/irc-client-with-vanilla-micropython-firmware/23386>\
**Category:** PicoCalc\
**Created:** [September 22, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/irc-client-with-vanilla-micropython-firmware/23386 "2026-09-22T14:37:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![Lepeshka92](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/lepeshka92/32/16476_2.png) [@Lepeshka92](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Lepeshka92)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/irc-client-with-vanilla-micropython-firmware/23386/1 "2026-09-22T14:37:20Z")

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Hi! Some time ago I bought picocalc and installed pico w in it. The PicoWare firmware looked interesting, but Wi-Fi didn’t work for me on that version. I realize that it has been fixed in the current release, but I decided to write a few scripts of my own for the PicoCalc. It took me a few weeks to create the basic scripts for handling the display and keypad. Eventually, I achieved what I set out to do: a simple IRC client. My goal was also to use the standard firmware from the MicroPython website. I know that compiling scripts and building custom firmware is more efficient, but I just wanted something that worked out of the box. I plan to refine my scripts later and add support for SD cards and audio. I haven’t decided yet how to use the PSRAM. On one hand, I could mount it as a RAM disk for temporary files, or use it as memory for a terminal or something else. I’ve implemented the class itself, but I haven’t chosen the best use case yet. I don’t claim to write good code — I just enjoy programming. Thank you.

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> Clockwork Picocalc micropython scripts for vanilla micropython firmware