Lab 8-Pico W Introduction

Lab08/CircuitPython/Documentation/RunCodeonPowerUp.txt

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+				Run Code on Power Up
+					(From Google AI)
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+In CircuitPython, code automatically runs on power-up or reset if the file is named code.py. Alternatively, it will also work if named main.py. 
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+How it Works
+When a CircuitPython board powers on, it automatically looks for and executes specific files in order: 
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+boot.py: This file runs first, if present. It is typically used for initial setup configurations, such as re-assigning pins before the main program starts.
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+code.py (or main.py): After boot.py finishes, the board runs the code in this file. This is where your main program loop (e.g., a while True: loop) should reside. 
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+Steps to Make Your Code Run on Power-up
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+Connect your board to your computer via a data-enabled USB cable. It will appear as a USB flash drive named CIRCUITPY.
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+Open the code.py file located on the CIRCUITPY drive using a code editor like the Mu editor or VS Code.
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+Write or paste your Python code into this file.
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+Save the file. As soon as you save the file to the CIRCUITPY drive, the board automatically soft-reboots and runs the newly saved code.
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+Power cycle the board. To confirm it runs on power-up, simply unplug the board and plug it back in. The program will start running immediately after the board finishes booting. 
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+Any code in the code.py file will run every time the device is powered on or reset, without needing a computer connection (unless you want to view the serial output).