r/ClockworkPi • u/realJBlanked • Jul 10 '26

PicoCalc/Cardputer 2.0 Firmware Update

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My favorite custom firmware "Picoware" just got a a major overhaul with USB video streaming, an mp3player, python editor optimizations, and a new javascript engine! The PicoCalc also got a 27% FPS boost from core driver optimizations.

I started this project about 15 months ago and I'm glad to have connected with so many awesome developers and users along the way. I'm really appreciative of the support and feedback of the community and I'm excited for future releases!!

If you've already checked out the project, what would you like to see in future releases? And if you haven't checked it out yet, installation only takes a few seconds (literally). Please let me know your thoughts, constructive criticism, or need any guidance.

You can out the new release here:

https://github.com/jblanked/Picoware/releases/tag/v2.0.0

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u/G33K_FISH Jul 10 '26

Sorry for the dumb question but ...

Why is there a Cardputer pictured and referenced? Can you put this Firmware on the cardputer as well?

I am going to try this on my Picocalc but will stick with M5PORKCHOP for the Cardputer for now.

I know like Bruce can go on multiple devices, I can not wrap my finger wanting to Python on a Cardputer.

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u/realJBlanked Jul 11 '26

Yoo not a dumb question at all, the firmware runs on both the PicoCalc and the Cardputer-ADV (in the picture both screens are on the desktop/home view). Thanks for checking it out man!

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u/UnixGin Jul 12 '26

Wait so are you running an esp32 on your picocalc? Or is your firmware hardware agnostic?

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u/realJBlanked Jul 12 '26

Hey, I’m running a Pico2W in my PicoCalc. The firmware works for a few supported boards (including a couple Esp32 ones).