1. Quick Start Guide

This chapter will guide you to quickly get started with the Pico Development Kit. You only need to download the pre-compiled firmware file and flash it to the Pico board without setting up a complex development environment.

Note

If you want to learn how to compile source code and perform secondary development, please refer to the “Advanced Development” chapter.

Preparation

Before starting, please ensure you have the following items:

• Raspberry Pi Pico development board

• Micro USB data cable (must support data transmission)

• Development kit baseboard

• A computer (Windows/Linux/macOS all supported)

Download Firmware File

1. Visit the project’s GitHub repository homepage: LAFVIN-PICO-Development-Kit

2. You can find the hello_world.UF2 file on the release page of the project repository and download it to your computer locally

   Tip

   You can also download the uf2 firmware file directly by clicking this link: hello_world.UF2

Flash Firmware to Pico

Follow these steps to flash the firmware to your Pico development board:

Step 1: Enter Flash Mode

1. Press and hold the BOOTSEL button on the Pico board (white button)

2. While holding BOOTSEL, connect the Pico to your computer using the Micro USB cable

3. After successful connection, release the BOOTSEL button

4. Your computer should recognize a USB storage device named RPI-RP2

   

   Attention

   If the RPI-RP2 disk does not appear, please check:

   • Whether the USB cable supports data transmission (some charging cables do not support data transmission)

   • Whether the BOOTSEL button was held correctly

   • Try a different PC USB port

Step 2: Copy Firmware File

1. Open the RPI-RP2 disk

2. Drag or copy the downloaded hello_world.UF2 file to the RPI-RP2 disk

3. After the file is copied, Pico will automatically start flashing

4. After flashing is complete, the Pico will automatically restart and the RPI-RP2 disk will disappear

   Note

   It is normal for the disk to disappear after flashing, indicating that the flashing has completed successfully.

Step 3: Install to Baseboard

1. Insert the flashed Pico into the slot on the development kit baseboard

   Attention

   Pay attention to the orientation of the Pico’s USB port and ensure proper insertion

2. Use a USB cable to power the baseboard

3. The screen should now display the main interface

   

Functional Testing

After successful flashing, let’s verify that all functions are working properly.

Main Interface Features

After flashing is complete, the screen will display two function options:

• Hardware Demo - Hardware function demonstration

• Calculator Demo - Calculator demonstration

Test Hardware Functions

1. Click the Hardware Demo button to enter hardware demonstration mode

2. In the hardware demo interface, you can test the following functions:

   • 🔊 Buzzer - Test sound output

   • 💡 RGB LED - Test colorful LED effects

   • 🕹️ Joystick - Test analog joystick input

   • 🔘 Buttons - Test button responses

3. Test each function in sequence to ensure the hardware is working properly

Test Calculator Function

1. Return to the main interface and click the Calculator Demo button

2. Try performing simple mathematical calculations to verify the touchscreen and calculation functions

Troubleshooting

If you encounter problems, please refer to the following solutions:

No Display on Screen

• Check if the Pico is correctly inserted into the baseboard

• Check if USB power is normal

• Try reflashing the firmware

Abnormal Function

• Confirm that you downloaded the latest version of the firmware file

• Try clearing the Pico’s Flash and reflashing

• Check if hardware connections are loose

RPI-RP2 Disk Does Not Appear

• Replace the USB data cable

• Try other USB ports

• Ensure the BOOTSEL button was held correctly

Next Steps

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the quick start guide.

• If you want to modify code or develop your own applications, please check the 2. Advanced Development chapter