PicoBlocks Software

Based on research from the MIT Media Lab, PicoBlocks software is highly intuitive and easy to use. To create programs, you simply snap together graphical blocks, much like LEGO bricks.

Download the Latest PicoBlocks Software

Version 1.2 of PicoBlocks software, released in April 2007, includes new features for collecting and graphing data.


PicoBlocks for Windows
Download Installer for Windows XP & Vista (52 MB)


PicoBlocks for Mac OSX
Download Mac installer (34 MB)


Spanish PicoBlocks for Windows
Download Spanish Installer for Windows XP & Vista (54 MB)


To use this new software, you must have compatible "firmware" on your PicoCricket.

If your PicoCricket looks like this, it already has the correct firmware.
If your PicoCricket looks like this, you must upgrade the firmware on your PicoCricket.

To upgrade the firmware on your PicoCricket, here's what to do:

Step 1: Download and install version 1.2a of PicoBlocks software (above).
Step 2: Upgrade the firmware on your PicoCricket by following these instructions.

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