Description
Raspberry Pi Pico Development Board – RP2040
The Raspberry Pi Pico is a compact, low-cost microcontroller development board designed for embedded systems, electronics prototyping, robotics, and IoT projects. It is powered by the RP2040 microcontroller, featuring a dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ processor.
The board provides GPIO pins for connecting sensors, displays, motors, and other electronic components. It supports programming in MicroPython and C/C++ and is suitable for beginners, students, makers, and embedded systems developers.
Key Features
- Powered by the RP2040 dual-core microcontroller.
- Dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ processor running at up to 133 MHz.
- 264 KB SRAM and 2 MB onboard flash on the standard Raspberry Pi Pico.
- 26 multifunction GPIO pins on the standard board.
- Supports PWM, ADC, UART, SPI, and I²C interfaces.
- USB connectivity for programming and serial communication.
- Supports MicroPython and C/C++ development.
- Compact design for embedded systems and robotics projects.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Board Name | Raspberry Pi Pico |
| Microcontroller | RP2040 |
| Processor | Dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ |
| Clock Speed | Up to 133 MHz |
| SRAM | 264 KB |
| Onboard Flash | Typically 2 MB |
| GPIO Pins | 26 multifunction GPIO |
| Analog Inputs | 3 external ADC inputs |
| Communication Interfaces | UART, SPI, I²C |
| USB | USB 1.1 device and host support, depending on software |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V logic |
| Programming Languages | MicroPython, C/C++ |
| Wireless Connectivity | Not built into the original Pico |
Applications
- Robotics and automation projects
- Sensor monitoring and data acquisition
- LED and display control
- Motor control systems
- Electronics education and prototyping
- Embedded systems development
- IoT projects using external communication modules
Important Notes
- This listing is for the original Raspberry Pi Pico, not the Pico W or Pico 2.
- The original Pico does not have built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- GPIO pins use 3.3V logic and are not 5V tolerant.
- USB cable, headers, and accessories may not be included; check the supplied package.
- Confirm whether the board has pre-soldered headers before purchasing.
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