Can't interrupt Pi Pico
December 31, 2023, 21:52
I'm trying to write a new program for my pi pico that I have not used in months, but Thonny is probably the worst software to ever exist and will not interrupt the program and I can't find any other button to stop the program. I can't open the files because it's "in use" or whatever. Any ideas?
I was about to say to use pkill to kill the program but remembered the Pico doesn't actually have a terminal
uhm, press the bootsel button?
nothin
idk enough about the pico
can you reboot it at all? because I would just reboot it
I mean it's been unplugged for months if thats what you mean
but as for like a factory reset I have no idea
not a factory reset, a reboot. on a different pi you would normally use sudo reboot now
well I don't think so I don't know
like I said I can't run any code at all because I can't interrupt what's already running
is it a while loop?
probably
I haven't seen the code in months and I can't open it because it's "in use"
wait it's been unplugged and it's still running?
no it's only running when it's plugged in
like unplug and replug for me
I have a bunch of times
As soon as it starts it starts running the main script
no I know that
ok so it must be set to run after boot
yes lol it's a microcontroller
I think you're thinking of it like a single board computer more than a microcontroller
yeah sorry I know how they work I'm just not thinking straight
no worries it's tough to think about if you haven't used them before
too used to actual computers and no microcontrollers
they're really aids to work with since they have no OS and no real interface
not to mention thonny (the python ide) is awful
especially when I want to run commands really badly but can't
like if I could do that this problem would be over by now
anyway, try removing the file
lol I can't
I can't even view the file
it just says it's in use
figured that
damn, I need to think now
you fine with a factory reset?
yup
ok first connect the run pin to a ground pin
this should "reset" the Pico, I have a feeling it will just re run the script again but if it actually works this is better than a factory reset
factory reset shall be the backup option
doesn't seem to be doing anything
do I need to hit the button?
bootsel? possibly
try it
didn't seem to work
I found this file that should rename the main.py file so I'm trying that atm
yeah I was just about to say to do that
MicroPython_RenameMainDotPy.uf2.zip right?
https://forums.raspberrypi.com/download/file.php?id=45227&sid=0f009ae87782b728201af0c42cf83be6 this one, finally if this doesn't work we will try the factory reset
I can't figure out how to copy it into the pico
it just keeps throwing an error
ok I'm just gonna say this step although it probs isn't needed
unplug the Pico from your computer, hold bootsel then put it back in, now when you download the file download it directly into the pis root. I'm guessing you don't have to hold bootsel throughout all of that just when you plug it in
yup that's what I did
i even tried it holding it the whole time once too
damn, I'm not even sure the factory reset will work then because it uses the same concept
maybe I'm not copying it to the right place?
possibly
I'm copying it to the folder that pops up when I plug it in, D:, it's RPI-RP2
I can't think of anywhere else it would go though
yeah thats right I think
I ordered a Pi 5 hopefully when that arrives it's not complete aids to work with like this
no it isn't
is the factory reset the same thing, copying a file?
it's got an actual terminal
yup
oof
ok well im lost
I don't have any more ideas
same
Welp I'm sorry I couldn't help
you did by talking it out and just yknow making sure the process was at least correct
I actually just fixed it btw
I had to leave right after that to go to a New Years Party but basically the problem with me not being able to copy the file was actually the USB slot it was plugged into
something is wrong with my keyboard's USB port apparently, it can read the data just fine but it seems to struggle with writing data through it
thx ❤️
wait wth how?
omg that is unbelievable annoying
well thanks ig, I help out around here because I end up learning myself and this has been a big learning moment for me so I can thank you for that
no problem just making sure for future reference if you have a dumb problem to find a dumb solution <:missydoge:601220301312884766>
couldn't have said it better myself