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Hi.

Just got a nice new Presto. While I have some experience programming microcontrollers like Arduino and ESP32, I’ve never previously dabbled with MicroPython.

My problem is that if I plug the device in via USB, it does not mount, i.e., I can’t see the device in file explorer. I’ve tried on Windows and on an Ubuntu laptop.

If I put it into bootloader mode (boot + reset) it does mount and I see an .HTM file and a .TXT file.

The demos on the device run fine (albeit without secrets.py - which I can’t edit!). I’ve tried re-flashing with presto-v0.1.0-micropython-with-filesystem.uf2 - which appears to go as expected; demos still run afterwards - but I still cannot access the device via USB (again, unless it’s in bootloader mode.)

I’ve had a quick Google about but with little success. Is mine broken? Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks in advance…

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…okay, I think I get it. You need to connect with serial port. There’s an option in Thonny under options, interpreter. I picked Raspberry Pi Pico (no option for RP2350), thhen View > Files - and now I can see stuff!

I know I’m being an idiot here but the Getting Started guide could be a little clearer on this!

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That’s normal with Micro Python. You connect to it via Thonny.
Getting Started with Pimoroni Presto

EDIT: Your second post wasn’t visible when I posted mine.