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Installing the Latest Version of MicroPython

  1. Get the latest firmware release from MicroPython.org

    • Download the latest stable uf2 file to your computer
  2. Hold down the boot button on the board (white button)

    • Plug one end of the USB cable into the board and the other end into your computer

    • Release the boot button

  3. The Pico will show up as a new drive (labeled RPI-RP2) available on your computer

  4. Copy the downloaded uf2 file onto the RPI-RP2 drive

    • The Pico will reboot and be ready to use

    • The RPI-RP2 drive will no longer be visable on your computer.

Install MicroPython

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