Life & fun · December 24, 2024
FlashMyPico – an on-line firmware distribution tool
I've made a tool that could help you develop and distribute your RP2040/RP2350 firmware [1, 2, 3]. While programming these chips can be as simple as copying a file onto a removable drive, I believe this process can be further improved with on-line hosting, verification and versioning features, the ability to update firmware on the go with your smartphone, build system integration, and more. You can also use this tool to learn about electronics engineering topics by exploring existing firmware (you don't need to sign up to do this). [1]…
FlashMyPico – an on-line firmware distribution tool launched on December 24, 2024 with 5 votes and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
What it does
This service is available at a flat rate of $10/month , with a 14-day evaluation period . No credit card is required to sign up. Looking for like-minded engineers? Check out our Discord community serverfrom flashmypico.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
I've made a tool that could help you develop and distribute your RP2040/RP2350 firmware [1, 2, 3]. While programming these chips can be as simple as copying a file onto a removable drive, I believe this process can be further improved with on-line hosting, verification and versioning features, the ability to…
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