Raspberry pi pico - USB host

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This example makes a USB hid host application. Specifically I'm going to hook up a keyboard up.

The Raspberry Pi Pico, a small yet powerful microcontroller board, has recently gained USB host functionality, enabling it to communicate with and control USB devices. This exciting development opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for DIY projects and automation tasks.

With USB host support, the Raspberry Pi Pico can now connect to a wide range of USB peripherals, such as keyboards, mice, USB drives, and even web cameras. This means you can create custom interfaces, automate tasks, and interact with various USB devices seamlessly.

Setting up the USB host functionality on the Raspberry Pi Pico is straightforward, thanks to the available libraries and examples. You can dive into the world of USB communication, allowing your Pico to become a versatile USB host controller for your projects.

Whether you want to build a custom input device, create a USB data logger, or implement computer vision with a USB camera, the Raspberry Pi Pico with USB host capabilities offers endless possibilities for makers, hobbyists, and enthusiasts alike.

Unleash the full potential of your Raspberry Pi Pico by harnessing the power of USB host functionality and explore the exciting realm of USB-based projects with this versatile microcontroller board. Get started on your USB host journey and see where your creativity takes you!

If your looking for a finalized version of the code you can grab it here. It's only slightly more modified then the one in the video.
https://github.com/brendena/raspberry...

How to install openOCD
https://datasheets.raspberrypi.com/pi...
Go to chapter 5

0:00 - getting code
2:30 - setting up pico probe
6:50 - pushing code to pico
8:20 - keyboard working
9:00 - deeper dive into code
19:00 - caps lock works

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