PicoCalc Firmware
Custom MicroPython firmware and script collection for the Clockwork Pi PicoCalc handheld, powered by the Raspberry Pi Pico 2W. Games, synth, BLE, WiFi, and a full AI-assisted development workflow.
MicroPython C RP2350What It Does
A complete firmware and application platform for the PicoCalc handheld computer. Flicker-free 320x320 LCD rendering, VT100 terminal emulation, membrane keyboard input, SD card script auto-discovery, and arrow-key navigable menus.
Applications
Synth 4.0
4-instrument synthesizer with QWERTY piano, ADSR, arpeggiator, 16-step sequencer
Tetris
Classic Tetris with ghost piece, sound effects, and level progression
Snake
Snake with high score tracking, speed levels, and sound
Pickleball
Senior-friendly paddle game with pickleball scoring
ProxiScan
BLE proximity scanner and fox hunt tool with compass
WiFi Manager
WiFi scanner with signal bars, channel analysis, signal monitor
Ollama Client
Chat with local LLMs over WiFi via Ollama
Dev Dashboard
Web UI with file manager, diff, editor, REPL, drag-and-drop deploy
AI-Assisted Development
PicoCalc was one of the first hardware projects to integrate AI-assisted development via the Model Context Protocol. The MCP server lets AI coding assistants talk directly to the device over USB, and the Claude Code skills teach the AI how to build correctly for the hardware.
YouTube
Watch the PicoCalc in action with demo videos, build walkthroughs, and feature showcases on the YouTube channel.