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Twirly Shirley - WiFi Turntable

A webpage-controlled turntable system using Raspberry Pi Pico W and DRV8825 stepper motor driver. Perfect for product photography, 360° documentation, time-lapse videos and rotating things remotely.

Demo Video

Click here to watch the full demonstration

Web Interface

Remote Control Interface

The mobile-friendly web interface provides complete control over the turntable with real-time feedback and dark mode support.

Quick Start

  1. Flash MicroPython to your Pico W
  2. Wire the hardware - see WIRING.md for detailed connections
  3. Copy files to the Pico W filesystem
  4. Power on - Twirly will automatically start an access point for WiFi setup
  5. Connect to "pi pico" WiFi and configure your network credentials
  6. Access the web interface at http://picow.local

Key Features

  • Microstepping Control: Smooth motion with 1-32 microstepping
  • Web Interface: Mobile-friendly with dark mode
  • Timelapse Mode: Automated rotation for photography
  • Network Access: WiFi with mDNS hostname (http://picow.local)

Documentation

Guide Description
WIRING.md Hardware connections and setup
FEATURES.md Complete feature list and configuration
TROUBLESHOOTING.md Common issues and solutions

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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