Hello,
I am new here and just placed an order for a new Pico Calc.
I am downloading all the software, reading articles and videos, to prepare for the arrival.
I have some general knowledge and experience with this hardware platform and software, so I am not starting from scratch.
The one thing that has me confused is the version of Pico Pi I will be dealing with
The website says this version is compatible with Pico Pi 1 and 2.
But what version of Pico Pi hardware will I actually be receiving? 1 or 2?
The website seems to indicate its version 1.
So what hardware will I receive and what options will I have.
I already have a Pico Pi 2 board, so I could use that instead if it comes with Pico 1
But is the included firmware ready to support Pico 2 (specifically I care about MMbasic and NES)
I was pretty certain that it would ship with a Pico 1, but some of the unboxing and assembly videos by others clearly show they are using a Pico 2, with NES and MMbasic, and didn’t mention that they upgraded themselves to a Pico 2
I did do some searching and didn’t find this info. But if I overlooked it and it is here somewhere, apologies, and just point me in that direction.
Thanks!
-B
PicoCalc ships with Pico 1. The firmware for Pico 2 and Pico2W is at
Latest Version of PicoMite Software
Ok Great, this helps a ton.
If you don’t mind, maybe just a few more questions?
On the GitHub Site for clockwork, I see all the files that will come with the SD card, and now I know these will be matched with the included Pico 1.
I also see your MMbasic files for Pico 2, and also a NES emulator for Pico 2 - should be straight forward.
But I also see, under the PicoCalc - PicoMite headings some versions 1.0 vs 1.2 for firmware/bios etc..
If I use a Pico 2, will I need to update to these as well?
Thanks Again,
-B
The firmware that goes on the STM32 that interfaces with the keyboard, backlight, battery, etc. does not care about the particular board (e.g. Pico 1, Pico 2, Pico 2 W) that you use.
Perfect, and thank you…