Raspberry Pi Pico Microcontroller Board

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Raspberry Pi Pico is a tiny, fast, and versatile board built using RP2040, a brand new microcontroller chip designed by Raspberry Pi in the UK. Designed by Raspberry Pi, RP2040 features a dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor with 264KB internal RAM and support for up to 16MB of off-chip Flash. A wide range of flexible I/O options includes I2C, SPI, and — uniquely — Programmable I/O (PIO). These support endless possible applications for this small and affordable package.

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The Raspberry Pi Pico series is a range of tiny, fast, and versatile boards built using RP2040, the flagship microcontroller chip designed by Raspberry Pi in the UK.

From light displays and IoT devices to signage and manufacturing processes, the Raspberry Pi Pico series gives you the power to control countless home, hobby, and industrial operations. Programmable in C and MicroPython, Pico is adaptable to a vast range of applications and skill levels, and getting started is as easy as dragging and dropping a file. More experienced users can take advantage of Raspberry Pi Pico’s rich peripheral set, including SPI, I2C, and eight Programmable I/O (PIO) state machines for custom peripheral support. Now available with wireless connectivity or pre-soldered headers, for even more flexibility in your projects.

Features

  • 1st Microcontroller Development Board from Raspberry Pi Foundation
  • 1st Silicon (IC), RP2040 MCU designed from the ground up by engineers of Raspberry Pi Foundation
  • Dual-Core, 32-bit ARM Cortex M0+ Processor
  • Flexible clock, configurable max to 133MHz
  • Ready with USB Micro B receptor for Power and Data
  • Support USB 1.1 Host and Device
  • Connected to the USB port and it will appear as USB Mass Storage by default, no driver is needed
  • Supports CircuitPython, MicroPython, C and C++, Arduino IDE Programming Language
  • Drag and Drop Program loading method, just like moving file in Windows Explorer
  • Comes in 40-pin 21×51 ‘DIP’ style 1mm thick PCB with 0.1″ through-hole pins, breadboard-friendly
  • With the edge castellations PCB, it is ready to be mounted on another PCB without an additional header pin, SMD friendly
  • Peripheral:
    • Extended out 26 multifunction 3.3V General Purpose I/O (GPIO)
    • 23 GPIO are digital-only
    • 3 x 12-bit ADC capable of 500Ksps, Analog to Digital Converter
    • 2 x UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter)
    • 2 x SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
    • 2 x I2C (Inter IC)
    • 16 x PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)
    • 1 x Timer with 4 alarms
    • 1 x Real Time Counter
    • 2 x Programmable IO (PIO) that can emulate high-speed interfaces such as SD card or VGA
    • Built-in 12-bit ADC temperature sensor
  • 3-pin ARM Serial Wire Debug (SWD) port
  • Onboard Programmable LED, GP25
  • Simple yet highly flexible power supply architecture
    • Support USB power, external supply (2 – 5VDC), or even battery power.
  • Comprehensive SDK, software examples, and documentation
  • Officially from Raspberry Pi Foundation
  • Compatible with any computer with a USB port, Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Work seamlessly with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, or Raspberry Pi 400 and Raspberry Pi OS
  • Dimensions: 51mm x 21mm x 1mm

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The Raspberry Pi Pico is a microcontroller board developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Unlike other Raspberry Pi boards (like the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B), which are single-board computers based on more powerful processors, the Pico is a microcontroller-based platform designed for embedded systems and low-level programming.

The Pico is built around the RP2040 microcontroller chip, which was also designed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. It features a dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ processor running at 133MHz, providing excellent performance for various embedded projects.

The Raspberry Pi Pico supports a range of programming languages and environments, making it versatile for developers with different preferences and backgrounds. Some of the supported programming options include:

  • MicroPython: The Raspberry Pi Foundation provides MicroPython support out of the box, which allows users to write code in Python, making it easy to get started with the Pico.

  • C/C++: Since the Pico is based on the RP2040 microcontroller, you can use C or C++ to program it using the standard toolchain and libraries for embedded development.

  • CircuitPython: CircuitPython is an adaptation of MicroPython designed specifically for Adafruit’s CircuitPython hardware ecosystem. It simplifies coding by providing a high-level API for interacting with hardware components.

  • Arduino: The Pico can also be programmed using the Arduino IDE, enabling you to use familiar Arduino libraries and syntax for your projects.

  • Rust and other languages: Due to its popularity and versatility, developers in the community have created support for various other programming languages like Rust and even JavaScript (using Espruino).

The Raspberry Pi Pico offers several features and capabilities that make it a popular choice for embedded projects:

  • RP2040 Microcontroller: The heart of the Pico is the RP2040, a powerful dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller with 264KB of RAM and 2MB of onboard flash memory.

  • GPIO Pins: The Pico has 26 multi-function GPIO pins, which can be used for digital input/output, analog input, PWM output, and various communication protocols like I2C, SPI, and UART.

  • Programmable I/O State Machines (PIO): The Pico includes unique PIO peripherals that provide additional processing power for handling real-time data processing and custom communication protocols.

  • USB Connectivity: The Pico features a USB port that can act as both a device (e.g., connecting to a computer) and a host (e.g., connecting to peripherals like a keyboard or mouse).

  • Power Options: The Pico can be powered through its USB port or an external power source, and it also supports low-power modes for energy-efficient operation.

  • Low-Cost and Open Source: Like other Raspberry Pi products, the Pico is affordable, making it accessible to a wide range of users. Additionally, the design files and documentation are open source, encouraging community contributions and modifications.

These features, combined with the support for various programming languages, make the Raspberry Pi Pico an excellent choice for hobbyists, educators, and professionals interested in embedded systems and microcontroller-based projects.


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