An open source operating system (mostly just a GUI) designed primarily for the Raspberry Pi Pico, written entirely in MicroPython.
Currently in alpha, with a lot of incomplete features.
"PycOS" is an combination of the words Python, Pico and OS.
- Overclocking/underclocking support
- Quick bootloader access
- Editable configuration file
- User interface improvements
- More customisation options
- Hardware specific features/versions
- Compatible display
- Compatible board
- Data cable
| Displays | Compatible? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pimoroni Pico Display Pack | Yes (tested) | |
| Pimoroni Pico Display Pack 2.0 | No |
| Boards | Compatible? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi Pico | Yes (tested) | |
| Raspberry Pi Pico H | Yes | Similar to the original variant, so most likely works |
| Raspberry Pi Pico W | Yes | Similar to the original variant, so most likely works |
| Pimoroni Pico LiPo (4MB) | Yes | Similar to the 16MB variant, so most likely works |
| Pimoroni Pico LiPo (16MB) | Yes (tested) |
| Firmware (Excluding pre-releases) | Compatible? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Version 1.19.x | No | Display driver code refactor |
| Version 1.18.x | Yes (tested) | |
| Legacy | ||
| Version 0.3.x (MicroPython v1.17) | Yes (tested) | |
| Version 0.2.x (MicroPython v1.15/v1.16) | Yes (tested) |
Ensure your board is running compatible firmware and is detected by rshell.
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Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Coosta6915/PycOS.git -
Change directory into
pycos/cd PycOS/pycos/ -
Use
rshellto synchronise the board with the currect directoryrshell rsync --mirror . /pyboard
