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Networking

This section covers network connectivity options for your PicoCalc.

PicoCalc Network Configuration

The PicoCalc uses systemd-networkd for network configuration and iwd for WiFi management. Join a wireless network with uwific. iwctl is also available for command-line use.

Available Connectivity

  • USB Networking: Direct USB connection to your computer - Setup Guide
  • WiFi Setup: Wireless connectivity with USB WiFi adapter (not built-in) - See WiFi
  • WiFi Adapter Selection: Choosing a compatible adapter - See Networking & WiFi
  • Troubleshooting: Network issues - See Network Troubleshooting

Common Tasks

SSH Access

Access your PicoCalc remotely via SSH:

ssh pico@<ip-address>
# Default password: calc

``shell

For USB networking:

ssh pico@192.168.7.2

File Transfer

Transfer files using SCP:

# Copy to PicoCalc
scp myfile.txt pico@<ip-address>:/home/pico/

# Copy from PicoCalc
scp pico@<ip-address>:/path/to/file ./

``shell

Internet Access

Your PicoCalc can access the internet via (requires USB WiFi adapter):

  • WiFi connection - Direct internet access
  • USB with internet sharing - Host computer shares its connection
  • USB tethering from phone - Android or iOS device sharing

Additional Resources

Recommended: USB Networking

For development and testing, USB networking provides the fastest and most reliable connection without requiring additional hardware.