Embedded Journeys

Using the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 as a rudimentary oscilloscope

Exploring ADC sampling, HC-SR04 echo pulses and limitations

Can the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 work as a rudimentary oscilloscope? Exploring the Pico's ADC, limitations in streaming samples over USB and plotting in Python.

Posted by Steven De Bock on Saturday, May 2, 2026

First Time USB Data Streaming from the Raspberry Pico 2W Using TinyUSB

Lessons learned from TinyUSB on the RP2350 and Python's PyUSB

Set up your first USB data stream from the Raspberry Pi Pico 2W using TinyUSB. Avoid common pitfalls with USB device descriptors and tud_task()!

Posted by Steven De Bock on Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Debugging RP2350: Subtle Differences Between the RISC-V and ARM cores

3 insights that facilitated my Pico 2W multi-core debugging sessions

Debugging the RP2350 on the Raspberry Pi Pico 2W? Discover key differences between RISC-V and ARM cores, including breakpoint limits and GDB failures.

Posted by Steven De Bock on Friday, December 5, 2025

Raspberry Pi Pico 2W on the go!

Making sure I've got a Raspberry Pi Pico with me!

Want to take your Raspberry Pi Pico 2W on the go? Discover a compact travel kit with a debug probe, adapters, and everything you need for quick embedded development!

Posted by Steven De Bock on Friday, November 21, 2025

Raspberry Pi + HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor: Wiring, Code and Accuracy Tips

Exploring how the HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor measures distance using sound, and how to wire and program it on a Raspberry Pi.

Learn how to use the HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor with a Raspberry Pi, including wiring diagram, python code and oscilloscope measurements for distance sensing.

Posted by Steven De Bock on Monday, November 10, 2025