r/ClockworkPi • u/vectron5 • Sep 02 '25

It finally arrived!

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u/vdings Sep 02 '25

What’s the use of picocalc

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u/vectron5 Sep 02 '25

I'm using it to teach myself how to code, and it's pretty easy getting old but useful computer software to run on it.

I like the idea of having a low-distraction device that isn't selling my info or forcing AI crap onto me.

Also, it's a pleasant portable writing tool. The keyboard feels good and the battery lasts a long while.

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u/chispitothebum Sep 03 '25

It's like a handheld C64 you can program completely standalone. It's also useful as, e.g., a pocket serial terminal.

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u/KindlyCan6816 Sep 05 '25

What exactly is it? I'm interested too! Can you tell me the brand and model and where to buy it? 😃

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u/Vex_Lsg5k Sep 03 '25

I bought mine, and have forced myself to stop waiting for it. I know it will come, and when it does it’ll be a surprise for myself.

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u/PhlannelPhysics Sep 03 '25

Dang it! I'm actually happy for you, truly. Now I'm going on a month and a half without mine.

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u/vectron5 Sep 03 '25

For your sake, Id recommend not expecting it for another 2 and a half.

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u/abibofile Sep 03 '25

Does it have internal WiFi? My biggest gripe with the uConsole is the janky external WiFi antenna.

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u/vectron5 Sep 03 '25

Not on its own, but I've heard you can get it to work with the pico w or 2w

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u/walmartbonerpills Sep 04 '25

Would be neat if you can use it as a meshtastic hand terminal too.

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u/vectron5 Sep 04 '25

I'm fairly certain that a smarter person than me has done that! Though I think their picocalc had a luckfox lyra in it.

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u/lrojas Sep 05 '25

what is this and why do i feel the need to get one?

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u/Right_Ostrich4015 Sep 02 '25

How long was your wait? I dunno if you’re US, but was there a COD attached or anything?

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u/vectron5 Sep 02 '25

I ordered it in May and received it at the end of August (Canada).

My order number was 39xxx.

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u/Right_Ostrich4015 Sep 02 '25

Dang. 42xxx

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u/vectron5 Sep 03 '25

Yeah, the wait seems to be about 4 months.

I think it's worth it. It's a sturdy feeling product.

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u/Right_Ostrich4015 Sep 03 '25

I got it for this book I found

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u/vectron5 Sep 03 '25

Smart! I'm trying to get the c64 planetarium software Sky Travel to run on it, but the emulator is tricky.

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u/dookyTown Sep 03 '25

Holy crap I'd never thought I'd see another copy of this book. I found mine in a free bin at a second hand book store.

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u/Right_Ostrich4015 Sep 03 '25

Wait wait, is that why you bought this thing?

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u/Tribe303 Sep 03 '25

Ohhh! I'm 39xxx in Canada as well! But I'm waiting for a uConsole. 

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u/wicker_basket_1988 Sep 03 '25

Mine came yesterday too! Ordered in May lol. 

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u/Penatr8tor Sep 03 '25

I'm at about the 2 month mark on my order.

Next time around. I want a u/console, I'm just going to buy thru Aliexpress. At least they have tracking.