📟 PicoCalc Out-of-Box Tutorial: Assembly, BASIC, GPIO & Firmware Fun!

Is the Clockwork PicoCalc the ultimate handheld for retro BASIC programming and maker projects? 🤔 In this video, I'm giving you the complete out-of-the-box tutorial for this versatile Raspberry Pi Pico powered device! We'll cover everything from unboxing and assembly tips to mastering its MMBasic firmware for classic-style programming, using it as a calculator, managing files on the SD card, and even displaying .bmp images. But that's not all! We'll dive into hardware controls like checking battery levels and adjusting screen/keyboard brightness, explore the GPIO pins by blinking an LED, and I'll show you how to connect the PicoCalc to your computer for easier coding via a terminal. Plus, for those looking to expand its capabilities, I'll demonstrate how to load custom firmware like an NES emulator! Let's discuss the PicoCalc and its amazing potential for retro computing enthusiasts and makers. Share your thoughts and PicoCalc project ideas in the comments below! 👇 ▶️ Check out my other Clockwork gadget reviews: • Clockwork uConsole:    • 🔟 Reasons Why the Clockwork uConsole CM4 i...   • Clockwork DevTerm:    • Clockwork Pi DevTerm | TRS-80 Model 100 In...   Links to Items & Resources in Video: ✨ Clockwork PicoCalc: https://www.clockworkpi.com/product-p... 🛠️ PicoMite (MMBasic) User Manual & Resources: (Check ClockworkPi GitHub or Geoff Graham's site) • Geoff Graham's MMBasic Projects: https://geoffg.net/ • ClockworkPi PicoCalc GitHub: https://github.com/clockworkpi/PicoCalc • ClockworkPi Forum: https://forum.clockworkpi.com/c/picoc... 💡 LED & Resistor for GPIO project (example): https://amzn.to/3FgDNvp 🔌 CoolTerm (Terminal Program for Mac/Win/Linux): https://freeware.the-meiers.org/ 💾 Archive.org (for old computer BASIC manuals): https://archive.org 🔋️ 18650 Batteries (example - buy certified): https://amzn.to/3H4C78V Disclosure Statement: When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to Amazon and the eBay Partner Network. Find me online: 📺 YouTube 1:    / @retrocombs   📺 YouTube 2:    / @retrocombs-tech   ☕ Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/retroCombs 🎥️ Subscribe:    / @retrocombs   💵 Merch: https://www.retrocombs.com/shop 📜 Blog: https://www.retrocombs.com/ ❌ X:   / stevencombs   💼 Facebook: https://fb.com/retrocombsfb 🐘 Mastodon: mastodon.social/@stevencombs Time Codes: 00:00 - The Clockwork PicoCalc Out-of-the-box 00:50 - PicoCalc Assembly Tips and Tricks 03:26 - Install Batteries in the PicoCalc 04:22 - PicoCalc Can Use Other Raspberry Pi Picos 04:49 - PicoCalc Hardware Controls 06:48 - Get More Gadget Information 07:08 - Using MMBasic on the PicoCalc 08:46 - PicoCalc File Management Commands 10:37 - PicoCalc MMBasic Programming Flow 12:13 - Display an Image on the PicoCalc 13:31 - Create Your Own MMBasic Programs on the PicoCalc 15:12 - Creating our First MMBasic Program on the PicoCalc 16:14 - Use A Serial Connection with the PicoCalc 17:22 - Using the PicoCalc's GPIO Pins 20:03 - Loading New Firmware on the PicoCalc 21:57 - Summing Up the PicoCalc Experience #PicoCalc #ClockworkPi #MMBasic #RaspberryPiPico #RetroComputing #BASIC #Tutorial #DIYElectronics #Maker #GPIO #Firmware #Handheld #TechReview #Coding #PicoMite #RetroGaming #PocketComputer #Programming #ElectronicsProjects #Tech