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Interfacing SD Card Module With Raspberry Pi Pico Guide

The document outlines how to interface an SD card module with a Raspberry Pi Pico using the SPI communication protocol for external storage in microcontroller projects. It details the components needed, including a micro SD card and wiring setup, and highlights applications such as data logging and configuration storage. An interactive Serial Monitor menu is provided for easy file management.

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Interfacing SD Card Module With Raspberry Pi Pico Guide

The document outlines how to interface an SD card module with a Raspberry Pi Pico using the SPI communication protocol for external storage in microcontroller projects. It details the components needed, including a micro SD card and wiring setup, and highlights applications such as data logging and configuration storage. An interactive Serial Monitor menu is provided for easy file management.

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Interfacing SD Card Module

with Raspberry Pi Pico


• SD cards provide an easy way to add
large external storage to
microcontroller projects
• Raspberry Pi Pico supports SD cards
using the SPI communication protocol
• This project demonstrates how to read,
write, and manage files on an SD card
• An interactive Serial Monitor menu
makes file operations easy to
understand
Understanding the SD Card
Module
• SD card modules allow
microcontrollers to access FAT32 file
systems
• Most modules include:
• 3.3V voltage regulator
• Basic level shifting
• Uses SPI signals: MOSI, MISO, SCK,
and CS
• Suitable for data logging, configuration
storage, and offline data handling
Components & Hardware Setup
• Raspberry Pi Pico – main controller
• Micro SD card module – external
storage interface
• MicroSD card (FAT32 formatted)
• Breadboard and jumper wires – for
connections
• USB cable – power and programming
• All components operate safely at 3.3V
logic levels
Applications & Key Takeaways
• Useful for sensor data logging and
IoT projects
• Stores configuration files and
timestamps reliably
• Helps understand embedded file
systems
• Forms the base for advanced
projects like:
• Temperature data loggers
• Long-term monitoring systems
• Offline storage devices
More In-Depth Tutorial

• https://circuitdigest.com/microcontroll
er-projects/interfacing-sd-card-module-
with-raspberry-pi-pico

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