# PicoCalc Hello World Demonstrate how to use spi screen, i2c keyboard and psram on PicoCalc. ## Building ``` mkdir build cd build export PICO_SDK_PATH=/where/pico-sdk/is cmake .. make ``` ## How to Upload UF2 Uploading a UF2 file to the Raspberry Pi Pico on a Linux system is straightforward. Here’s how you can do it: ### Step 1: Prepare Your Raspberry Pi Pico Enter Bootloader Mode: - Hold down the BOOTSEL button on your Pico. - While holding the button, connect the Pico to your Linux PC via USB. - Release the BOOTSEL button. - Check If the Pico Is Recognized: Your Pico should appear as a mass storage device named RPI-RP2. Verify using the following command: ```bash lsblk ``` You should see a new device (e.g., /media/$USER/RPI-RP2 or /run/media/$USER/RPI-RP2). ### Step 2: Copy the UF2 File to the Pico ``` cp your_firmware.uf2 /media/$USER/RPI-RP2/ ``` ### Step 3: Run it On PicoCalc, the default serial port of the Pico is the USB Type-C port, not its built-in Micro USB port. So here is the standard running procedures: - Unplug the pico from Micro-USB cable - Plug the pico via USB Type-C - Press Power On on Top of the PicoCalc If your firmware includes serial output, you can monitor it using **minicom** or **screen**: ```bash screen /dev/ttyACM0 115200 ``` (Replace /dev/ttyACM0 with the correct serial port for your Pico.) The serial monitor of **Arduino IDE** is another great choice for PicoCalc serial output on both Linux and Windows.