Pico Clock¶
A compact Raspberry Pi Pico W / Pico 2 W network clock with a bright display, automatic Wi‑Fi setup, and resilient time sync.
Built for a clean desk, a quiet wall, and a reliable time source that keeps itself online.
Why it is useful¶
- Boots quickly and stays online on open Wi‑Fi networks.
- Uses a captive-portal probe and NTP fallback logic to recover from flaky connectivity.
- Tracks drift and latency so the time remains accurate over long sessions.
- Shows the current time and optional date while keeping the display refresh loop lightweight.
At a glance¶
Easy setup
Flash the firmware, connect over serial, and configure the network and hostname in a few commands.
Reliable time sync
Uses IPv6-first NTP resolution with IPv4 fallback and retries against multiple servers.
Battery-friendly
The firmware separates networking work from display rendering so the UI loop can stay focused and responsive.
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Project status¶
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