{"title":"STEMMA QT","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"trackball-breakout","title":"Trackball Breakout","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tiny, RGBW-illuminated, clickable Trackball Breakout that's perfect for adding navigation or control to your Raspberry Pi or Raspberry Pi Pico projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've taken a trackball module from everyone's favourite fruit-flavoured phone and added a bunch of clever engineering to let you build old-school interaction into your projects. As well as \u003cstrong\u003ex\/y directional tracking and click\u003c\/strong\u003e, we've added an \u003cstrong\u003eRGBW (red\/green\/blue\/white) LED\u003c\/strong\u003e right under the clear trackball to illuminate it and allow you to add visual feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Trackball Breakout with an Arduino that supports USB HID to use it as a tiny mouse. Or why not use it as a colour\/brightness control for an \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/5x5-rgb-matrix-breakout\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLED matrix breakout\u003c\/a\u003e, or a navigation controller for a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/space-unicorns\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCosmic Unicorn\u003c\/a\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the trackball has a grippy rubber surface you can also use it with the trackball facing downwards and track it as it rolls on a surface, like a traditional roller ball mouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's compatible with our fancy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesale.pimoroni.com\/search?query=breakout+garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBreakout Garden\u003c\/a\u003e system\u003cspan\u003e, where using breakouts is as easy just popping it into one of the six slots and starting to grow your project, create, and code. Trackball breakouts made after April 2024 are also \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQw\/ST compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e so they can be plugged into a whole range of different microcontrollers and HATs with Qwiic or STEMMA QT connectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini trackball with click button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGBW LEDs beneath trackball for illumination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoulded plastic trackball casing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nuvoton.com\/products\/microcontrollers\/8bit-8051-mcus\/industrial-8051-series\/ms51xb9ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.nuvoton.com\/products\/microcontrollers\/8bit-8051-mcus\/industrial-8051-series\/ms51xb9ae\/\"\u003eNuvoton MS51XB9AE\u003c\/a\u003e MCU\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI2C interface (address 0x0A\/0x0B (cut trace))\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQwiic\/STEMMA QT connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.3V or 5V compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse polarity protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Arduino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi computers (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/trackball-python\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePython library\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi Pico (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\"\u003eC++\/MicroPython libraries\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrackball breakout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x5 pin header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x5 right-angle socket header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've designed this breakout board so that you can solder on the piece of right angle female header and pop it straight onto the bottom left 5 pins on your Raspberry Pi's GPIO header (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a remarkable amount of engineering packed into this diminutive breakout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trackball module itself has a tiny cylinder magnet at each corner that spins and is read by one of four Hall-effect sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a tiny dome switch right under the trackball for detecting clicks, and four LEDs (red, green, blue, white) around the trackball to illuminate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've designed and injection-moulded a plastic trackball casing to hold the module in place and protect it, and this can be popped off to clean the trackball or roller, or to replace the module if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's an on-board \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nuvoton.com\/products\/microcontrollers\/8bit-8051-mcus\/industrial-8051-series\/ms51xb9ae\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.nuvoton.com\/products\/microcontrollers\/8bit-8051-mcus\/industrial-8051-series\/ms51xb9ae\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNuvoton MS51XB9AE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMCU to read output from the trackball and dome switch, to control the LEDs, and to implement I2C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoftware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've put together a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/trackball-python\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePython library\u003c\/a\u003e for Trackball Breakout that makes it simple to read directional values, click events, and set the LED colour. There's a handful of examples of how to read the direction and click, make the LEDs rainbow, and use it as a mouse in Raspberry Pi OS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can also use this breakout with Raspberry Pi Pico and other RP2040 boards, using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eC++ or Pirate brand MicroPython\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe trackball breakout only works reliably with I2C speeds up to 250kHz due to limitations in the Raspberry Pi's clock-stretching implementation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (click for image): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/trackballbreakout.png?v=1599645804\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25x22x11mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder versions of this breakout use a \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nuvoton.com\/hq\/products\/microcontrollers\/8bit-8051-mcus\/low-pin-count-8051-series\/n76e003\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.nuvoton.com\/hq\/products\/microcontrollers\/8bit-8051-mcus\/low-pin-count-8051-series\/n76e003\/\"\u003eNuvoton N76E003AQ20\u003c\/a\u003e MCU.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20691414515782,"sku":"PIM447","price":12.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/1025\/files\/Trackball_1_of_4.jpg?v=1712238769"},{"product_id":"automation-2040-w-mini","title":"Automation 2040 W Mini (Pico W Aboard)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA slimline industrial\/automation controller with 2.4GHz wireless, powered by Raspberry Pi Pico W. Compatible with 6V to 40V systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomation 2040 W Mini is a compact Pico W \/ RP2040 powered monitoring and automation board. It has a host of useful features for controlling other bits of electronic and industrial kit - \u003cstrong\u003eanalog channels, powered outputs, buffered inputs \u003c\/strong\u003eand a \u003cstrong\u003erelay. \u003c\/strong\u003ePerfect for controlling fans, pumps, solenoids, chunky motors, electronic locks or static LED lighting (up to 40V).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the channels (and the buttons) have an associated \u003cstrong\u003eindicator LED\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can see at a glance what's happening with your setup, or test your programs without having hardware connected. We've even left some \u003cstrong\u003espace for labelling\u003c\/strong\u003e whatever you've got connected up, be it a hidden trap door for surprising your enemies, a coffee machine with an associated API, or a mechanism for dispensing tasty treats to your pets (or family) remotely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔌 If you need more digital inputs, outputs and relays check out the larger sibling -  \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/automation-2040-w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAutomation 2040 W\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚡ Want to mount this board inside a switch cabinet or other electrical enclosure? We have \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/din-rail-mount\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDIN rail mounting clips\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico W Aboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Arm Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz with 264kB of SRAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered and programmable by USB micro-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.4GHz wireless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x 12-bit ADC inputs up to 40V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x digital inputs up to 40V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x digital sourcing outputs at V+ (supply voltage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4A max continuous current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2A max current at 500Hz PWM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x relay (NC and NO terminals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2A up to 24V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1A up to 40V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5mm screw terminals for connecting inputs, outputs and external power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x tactile buttons with LED indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReset button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Qw\/ST connector for attaching breakouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM2.5 mounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soldering required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eC\/C++ and MicroPython libraries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/automation2040w_mini_schematic.pdf?v=1664899922\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/automation-2040-w-mini-drawing.png?v=1717764566\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDimensional drawing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard is compatible with 12V, 24V and 36V systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires supply 6-40V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan provide 5V up to 0.5A for lower voltage applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoftware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eC++\/MicroPython\u003c\/strong\u003e libraries provide a straightforward way to interface with the functions on this board. You'll get best performance using C++, but if you're a beginner we'd recommend using our batteries included MicroPython build for ease of getting started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/releases\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload pirate-brand MicroPython\u003c\/a\u003e (you'll need the `picow` .uf2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.pimoroni.com\/tutorial\/hel\/getting-started-with-pico\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGetting Started with Raspberry Pi Pico\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/tree\/main\/micropython\/examples\/automation2040w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython examples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/blob\/main\/micropython\/modules_py\/automation.md\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython function reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/tree\/main\/examples\/automation2040w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eC++ examples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/blob\/main\/libraries\/automation2040w\/README.md\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eC++ function reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our Getting Started tutorial for a walkthrough of Automation features and functions and how to program it using MicroPython.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.pimoroni.com\/article\/getting-started-with-automation-2040-w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGetting Started with Automation 2040 W\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnecting Breakouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qw\/ST connector on Automation 2040 W Mini makes it super easy to connect up \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/qwiic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQwiic\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/stemma-qt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSTEMMA QT\u003c\/a\u003e breakouts. If your breakout has a QW\/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreakout Garden breakouts that don't have a Qw\/ST connector can be connected using a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e plus a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/stemma-qt-qwiic-to-breakout-garden-adapter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQw\/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor\u003c\/a\u003e. Want to use \u0026gt;2 breakouts at the same time? Try \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/sparkfun-qwiic-multiport\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis adaptor\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eList of breakouts\u003c\/a\u003e currently compatible with our C++\/MicroPython build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use to switch mains voltages!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the working range of the components and the design of the circuit, we recommend using this device at temperatures between \u003cspan\u003e-20°C and 70°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Pico W Aboard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur new Pico W Aboard products come with a \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt in Raspberry Pi Pico W\u003c\/strong\u003e. This means you get all the advantages of a RP2040 microcontroller - a speedy fast dual-core ARM processor, a dynamic, growing ecosystem and a choice of different programming methods to experiment with. Most excitingly though, Pico W has \u003cstrong\u003ewireless connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e, so your Pico\/RP2040 devices can communicate with each other, and the internet! 🌍\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWireless is very new to Pico\/RP2040 - be aware that things will move fast and change! Software support (wireless examples, tutorials, CircuitPython support etc) will take a little while to catch up. If you're an absolute beginner to Pico\/RP2040, you might have a better experience with wireless if you wait until everything is a little more settled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41852804792517,"sku":"PIM652","price":16.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/1025\/products\/automation-2040-w-mini-square.jpg?v=1667225587"},{"product_id":"rgb-encoder-wheel-breakout","title":"RGB Encoder Wheel Breakout","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a stylish navigational aid to your project with our fully assembled ANO scroll wheel encoder breakout!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cool mechanical encoder has \u003cstrong\u003efive buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e (up, down, left, right and centre) and a \u003cstrong\u003erotary scroll wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e (with satisfying clicky detents). We've surrounded it with 24 twinkly \u003cstrong\u003eRGB LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e and turned it into a handy, pre-assembled I2C breakout so it's convenient to incorporate into your Raspberry Pi or Raspberry Pi Pico projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's compatible with our fancy \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/breakout-garden\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/breakout-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBreakout Garden\u003c\/a\u003e system, where using breakouts is easy as popping it into one of the slots and starting to grow your project, create, and code. It also has two \u003cstrong\u003eQw\/ST connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e so it can be easily plugged into \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/stemma-qt\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/stemma-qt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emicrocontrollers and HATs\u003c\/a\u003e with Qwiic or STEMMA QT connectors, like \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/cosmic-unicorn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCosmic Unicorn\u003c\/a\u003e 🦄 or \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/wireless-plasma-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWireless Plasma Kit\u003c\/a\u003e 💀.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nuvoton.com\/products\/microcontrollers\/8bit-8051-mcus\/industrial-8051-series\/ms51xb9ae\/?__locale=en\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.nuvoton.com\/products\/microcontrollers\/8bit-8051-mcus\/industrial-8051-series\/ms51xb9ae\/?__locale=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNuvoton MS51 microcontroller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003ca title=\"Nuvoton datasheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/DS_MS51_16KBFlash_Series_EN_Rev1.01.pdf?v=1601027185\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/DS_MS51_16KBFlash_Series_EN_Rev1.01.pdf?v=1601027185\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nuvoton Technical Reference Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/TRM_MS51_16KBFlash_Series_EN_Rev1.03.pdf?v=1601027378\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/TRM_MS51_16KBFlash_Series_EN_Rev1.03.pdf?v=1601027378\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTechnical Reference Manual\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANO Directional Navigation and Scroll Wheel Rotary Encoder (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn-shop.adafruit.com\/product-files\/5001\/ANO%20Encoder.jpg\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn-shop.adafruit.com\/product-files\/5001\/ANO%20Encoder.jpg\"\u003eDiagram\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 RGB LEDs driven by an \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.issi.com\/WW\/pdf\/31FL3731.pdf\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.issi.com\/WW\/pdf\/31FL3731.pdf\"\u003eIS31FL3731 driver chip\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI2C interface, with addresses: 0x13 (encoder), 0x77\/0x74 (LEDs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3V to 5V compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse polarity protection (on Breakout Garden connector)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled, no soldering required!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi computers (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/encoderwheel-python\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/vl53l5cx-python\"\u003ePython library\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi Pico (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eC++\/MicroPython libraries\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/encoder_wheel_schematic.pdf?v=1683803471\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/encoder_wheel_schematic.pdf?v=1683803471\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncludes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGB Encoder Wheel breakout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x5 pin header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x5 right-angle socket header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've designed this breakout board so that you can solder on the piece of right-angle socket header and pop it straight onto the bottom left 5 pins on your Raspberry Pi's GPIO header (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoftware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a easy to use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/encoderwheel-python\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/encoderwheel-python\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePython library\u003c\/a\u003e for using this breakout with a Raspberry Pi computer, with examples that use the encoder and LEDs together to make a clock, stopwatch or handy colour picker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not all! You can also use this breakout with Raspberry Pi Pico and our growing selection of RP2040 boards, using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eC++ or Pirate brand MicroPython\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe default I2C address of the encoder is \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0x13\u003c\/span\u003e, but it's possible to change this in software if you'd like to use multiples, or avoid conflicts with other I2C devices. The new address will be saved in flash memory, so will persist if unpowered.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe I2C address of the LEDs can be changed from 0x77 to 0x74 by cutting the trace on the back of the breakout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFancy a few extra GPIO? We've added pads that can be used to access some spare GPIOs on the Nuvoton \/ IO Expander. These can be used as inputs and outputs, they're ADC-capable and PWMable and we've also added convenient power and ground pads. Free GPIO, woo!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to make a snazzy diffuser for the LEDs? Here's a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/encoder-wheel-diffuser.dxf?v=1683206349\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/encoder-wheel-diffuser.dxf?v=1683206349\"\u003e.dxf file for laser cutting\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 48x42x10.5mm (LxWxH, approx). The mounting holes are M2.5 and 34mm apart (centre to centre).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42227161825477,"sku":"PIM673","price":16.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/1025\/products\/encoder-wheel.jpg?v=1686672789"},{"product_id":"space-unicorns","title":"Pico 2 W Unicorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eGorgeous programmable LED matrix displays with wireless connectivity and oodles of fancy extras! \u003cspan\u003e🦄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur space Unicorns are very beautiful, \u003cstrong\u003eall-in-one, RP2350 powered LED matrices\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect for conveying information fabulously (or for sprucing up your desktop, makingspace or imaginarium). There's a ton of features aboard, here are some of our favourites!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌈 Loads* of RGB LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e, all with individual colour and brightness control. \u003cspan\u003eWe're in mad love with these big bright squircular LEDs with their rounded apertures and built in diffusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📷 Looks great on video \u003c\/strong\u003e- invoking RP2350 magic means we can update the LEDs really quickly (we measured around 300 fps at 14-bit precision). This means there's no nasty strobing, artifacting or brightness stepping when it's filmed, so it's perfect for adding to the background of your streaming setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003e2.4GHz wireless connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e (courtesy of the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W) so you can use it to display all sorts of interesting data from the internet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's also an \u003cstrong\u003eonboard amp and little speaker\u003c\/strong\u003e for bleepy alerts and *futuristic noises* and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebattery connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so you can power it without it having to be tethered to a USB port\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan\u003eEvery Unicorn comes with a pair of sleek little \u003c\/span\u003emetal legs\u003cspan\u003e so it can stand up on its own (and has a selection of mounting holes if you'd prefer to do something else).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it to make a very fancy clock, a very fancy weather display or a very fancy output for sensors (other very fancy use cases are available).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's new? 😎\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs of mid-December 2024, Pico Unicorns are now \u003cstrong\u003ePico 2 W Aboard\u003c\/strong\u003e! Pico 2 W and it's souped-up RP2350 chip bring some exciting improvements - including a \u003cstrong\u003ehigher core clock speed\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edouble the on-chip SRAM\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edouble the on-board flash memory\u003c\/strong\u003e. RP2350 adds hardware support for floating point number crunching, which means graphical effects and demos should run even faster!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Unicorn to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll varieties of Unicorn have the same great core features: buttons, a speaker, a battery connector and an onboard Pico 2 W. However, there's now \u003cstrong\u003ethree different shapes and sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e, with varying amounts of LEDs. Here's a little comparison chart to make sure you get just the right amount (like mecha-Goldilocks 🤖).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Unicorn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*How many LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArranged in a...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of board (L x W x D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStellar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 x 16 square grid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e108 x 108 x 10.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalactic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e583\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53 x 11 wide grid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e330 x 78 x 10.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCosmic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 x 32 square grid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e204 x 204 x 10.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico 2 W Aboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Arm Cortex M33 running at up to 150MHz with 520KB of SRAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered and programmable by USB micro-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.4GHz wireless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e256\/583\/1024 RGB LEDs in a 16x16\/53x11\/32x32 grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5mm LEDs with rounded square apertures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6mm LED spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriven by FM6047 constant current LED drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAX98357 3.2W I2S Mono Amplifier (with 30mm 1W speaker)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhototransistor for light sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 tactile user buttons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReset button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Qw\/ST (Qwiic\/STEMMA QT) connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJST-PH connector for attaching a battery (5.5V max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soldering required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eC\/C++\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/unicorn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchematics - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/stellar_unicorn_schematic.pdf?v=1688395833\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStellar\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/galactic_unicorn_schematic.pdf?v=1667910096\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGalactic\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/cosmic_unicorn_schematic.pdf?v=1677236038\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCosmic\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit includes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStellar\/Galactic\/Cosmic Unicorn (with speaker attached)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x metal legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB A to micro-B cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo make it easy to get started, all our Unicorns ship \u003cstrong\u003epre-loaded with pirate brand MicroPython\u003c\/strong\u003e and a demo reel of pretty examples to stare at.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can find more examples on Github:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/unicorn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnicorn MicroPython firmware and examples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot your everyday RGB LEDs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn our software, we use the Pico 2 W's PIOs (Programmable IOs) to drive the LEDs. Internally, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnicorn applies gamma correction to the supplied image data and updates the display with 14-bit precision resulting in extremely linear visual output - including at the low end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe display is refreshed around 300 times per second (300fps!) allowing for rock solid stability even when being filmed, no smearing or flickering even when in motion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnecting Breakouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qw\/ST connectors make it super easy to connect up \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/qwiic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQwiic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/stemma-qt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSTEMMA QT\u003c\/a\u003e breakouts. If your breakout has a QW\/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreakout Garden breakouts that don't have a Qw\/ST connector can be connected using a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e plus a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/stemma-qt-qwiic-to-breakout-garden-adapter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQw\/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor\u003c\/a\u003e. Want to use \u0026gt;2 breakouts at the same time? Try\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/sparkfun-qwiic-multiport\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis adaptor\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eList of breakouts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecurrently compatible with our C++\/MicroPython build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption stats! ⚡ We measured Galactic and Cosmic Unicorn as consuming just over 1A at maximum brightness, full white. When choosing a battery, consider that the LEDs will look their absolute best when they have access to at least 3.6V of power. At lower voltage levels you will start to see the blue elements of the LEDs fading out - this starts to become very noticeable at 2.9V and below. For best results when running on battery, we'd suggest using a chunky LiPo (check out the extras for some suggestions).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote that Unicorns have no battery charging hardware onboard -  this is so you can use either alkaline or LiPo batteries safely. You'll need to charge up your LiPo battery with a separate battery charger (we like \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/lipo-amigo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLiPo Amigo\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSquircle alert! 🟪🔵 Some batches of Unicorns have LEDs with more rounded apertures (though the LED specs and brightness remain the same). They all look good, but if you want a perfectly visually matched pair (or stable) of Unicorns it's probably best to buy them at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrintables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to cut a diffuser or 3D print a case? Check these out:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStellar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStellar's 4 mounting holes are M2 and 3mm in from the edge. The leg holes are M2.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.dxf files for the board outline:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/stellar_unicorn_corner_holes_only.dxf?v=1688396721\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewith corner mounting holes only\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/stellar_unicorn_all_holes.dxf?v=1688396721\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewith all holes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalactic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalactic's 8 mounting holes are M2, 3mm in from the edge, and e\u003cspan\u003equally spaced 108mm horizontally and 72mm vertically. The l\u003c\/span\u003eeg holes are M2.5 (\u003cspan\u003ewe've added two sets so you can adjust the angle)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.dxf files for the board outline:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/galactic_unicorn_without_holes.dxf?v=1668162600\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewith corner mounting holes only\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/galactic_unicorn_with_holes.dxf?v=1668162600\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewith all holes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/486269-galactic-unicorn-pico-w-aboard-screen-mount-pivot-\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScreen mount with pivot stand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/seanosteen\/CheerClock\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTemplates for box joint case and diffuser grill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/1840511-galactic-unicorn-stand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAngle-adjustable stand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosmic's 7 mounting holes are M2, 3mm in from the edge, and equally spaced 99mm horizontally and vertically. The leg holes are M2.5 (we've added two sets so you can adjust the angle).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/cosmic_unicorn_dimensional_drawing.png?v=1689940535\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDimensional drawing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.dxf files for the board outline:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/cosmic_unicorn_without_holes.dxf?v=1689940239\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewith corner mounting holes only\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/cosmic_unicorn_with_holes.dxf?v=1689940239\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewith all holes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't have easy access to a laser cutter? We also sell diffusers \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/unicorn-diffuser-kit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout RP2350\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RP2350 chip is the Double Quarter Pounder \u0026amp; Fries to the RP2040's Double Cheeseburger and can have one or more RISC-V burgers instead of either of the M33 ARMs, to stretch the metaphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the modern M33 ARM cores, there are sides of: more PIO capability, a variety of low power states for sipping electrons, a whole security system and some sprinklings of specialist digital video circuits to offload DVI\/HDMI output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can expect a tasty boost in performance - our \"real world\" MicroPython tests are running up to 2x faster compared to RP2040, and floating point number crunching in C\/C++ is up to 20x faster. The extra on-chip RAM will make a big difference when performing memory intensive operations (such as working with higher resolution displays) and even more can be added thanks to external PSRAM support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRP2350 comes in two flavours - A (standard) and B (all the pins). The B chip has a stonking 48 usable GPIO pins, including 8 ADCs and 24 PWMs, and features on some of our new products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/rp2350\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to view all things RP2350!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Stellar Unicorn (16x16 – 256 pixels)","offer_id":42264318574789,"sku":"PIM736","price":32.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Galactic Unicorn (53x11 – 583 pixels)","offer_id":42264318607557,"sku":"PIM734","price":48.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cosmic Unicorn (32x32 – 1024 pixels)","offer_id":42264318640325,"sku":"PIM735","price":66.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/1025\/products\/galactic-unicorn-1_72b02c55-c386-4ec9-b925-e648d6b99169.jpg?v=1689070910"},{"product_id":"picovision","title":"PicoVision (Pico W Aboard)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful digital video stick for bold audio visual adventures, with dual RP2040 chips and a conveniently HDMI-shaped output connector to boot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse PicoVision to make and run your own homebrew games, draw digital art, recreate beloved demos, screensavers or WinAmp visualisations, visualise data, subvert advertising billboards, emulate CeeFax or whip up some last minute signage for your cyber night market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe managed to cram a lot into this little thing...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e🖼️  \u003cstrong\u003eGPU (RP2040)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoes all the heavy-lifting to display buttery-smooth, high-res, animations on your TV or monitor via HDMI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e⚙️  \u003cstrong\u003eCPU (Pico W)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRuns your code and provides an interface to other gadgets through USB, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e🖥  \u003cstrong\u003eHDMI connector\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMake use of TVs, monitors, giant projectors, or even tiny displays for building into a cosplay outfit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e🔊  \u003cstrong\u003eLine out audio\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBash out some bleeps and bloops! This digital audio interface can produce some quality noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e💾  \u003cstrong\u003emicroSD card\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNever run out of space for your lovely assets by adding a sizeable microSD card to your setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e🌡️  \u003cstrong\u003eQw\/ST connector\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAdd sensors or other types of breakout to your project so they can react to the world around them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e🔘  \u003cstrong\u003eOn-board reset and user buttons\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCreate a simple user interface for your project without needing to add any extras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e⌨️ \u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUSB HID support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd a keyboard or mouse to your project using our \u003cs\u003ecursed\u003c\/s\u003e USB data\/power splitter cable.\u003c\/li\u003e--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou can program PicoVision using C++ or MicroPython. C++ will get you the best performance, but if you're a beginner we'd recommend MicroPython for ease of getting started. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEither way, you'll have access to our in-house PicoGraphics libraries which will let you easily manipulate shapes, text and images, some exciting new vector graphics and font functionality courtesy of PicoVector, and the ability to make bleeps, bloops and other fun electronic noise with PicoSynth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAccessory Kit Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy a PicoVision on its own, or with a SD card and a selection of useful cables (add a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/wired-slim-chiclet-keyboard\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSB keyboard\u003c\/a\u003e, and it's all you'll need to run Doom!):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicoVision board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50cm HDMI cable for plugging in a monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-A to micro-B cable for programming\/power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-USB splitter cable for connecting a USB accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32GB microSD card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico W Aboard (CPU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Arm Cortex M0+ with 264kB of SRAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered and programmable by USB micro-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.4GHz wireless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth 5.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP2040 (GPU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother dual Arm Cortex M0+ with 264kB of SRAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher resolution modes use significant GPU overclocking*\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects to the CPU as an I2C peripheral device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 8MB PSRAM chips for frame double-buffering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDV (Digital Video) Out (over HDMI shaped port)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/pcm5100a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePCM5100A DAC\u003c\/a\u003e for line level audio over I2S, wired to a 3.5mm stereo jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroSD card slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree user buttons (one wired to CPU, two to GPU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReset button **\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatus LED (GPU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQw\/ST (Qwiic\/STEMMA QT) connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled (no soldering required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare\/extra pins broken out as unpopulated headers (these require soldering) ***\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picovision\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eC++\/MicroPython libraries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinout and Schematic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/picovision_diagram_600x600.svg?v=1696414157\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/picovision_diagram.pdf?v=1696414342\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDownload a printable PDF version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSchematic (coming soon)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePicoVision uses two RP2040s - one on a Pico W as a \"CPU\" and one as a \"GPU\" - to produce high resolution (for a microcontroller) DV output by swapping the contents of two physical PSRAM frame-buffers back and forth between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe two PSRAMs act as a front and back buffer. The \"CPU\" (the Pico W) writes to one while the \"GPU\" (RP2040) reads from the other, applies some \"hardware\" effects and generates the DV signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYou can find out more about the hardware \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picovision\/blob\/main\/docs\/hardware.md\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ingenious firmware for PicoVision's GPU has been developed with the considerable help of long-time collaborator and software wizard Mike Bell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picovision\/releases\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picovision\/releases\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload MicroPython for PicoVision\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picovision\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picovision\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython examples and documentation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnecting Breakouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qw\/ST connector on PicoVision makes it super easy to connect up \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/qwiic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQwiic\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/stemma-qt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSTEMMA QT\u003c\/a\u003e breakouts. If your breakout has a QW\/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eList of breakouts\u003c\/a\u003e currently compatible with our C++\/MicroPython build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picovision\/blob\/main\/docs\/hardware.md\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e for a list of \u003cstrong\u003esupported display resolutions\u003c\/strong\u003e, and some caveats. Note that some higher resolution modes require significant overclocking of the CPU, so are not guaranteed to work on all PicoVisions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e** By default, the \u003cstrong\u003ereset button\u003c\/strong\u003e resets both the CPU and GPU. If, for some hackerly reason you want to make it just reset the CPU, there's a cuttable trace on the back of the board.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*** We've broken out some \u003cstrong\u003espare pins as unpopulated headers\u003c\/strong\u003e along the bottom of the board. You can find the serial wire debug pins for both the GPU and CPU here, plus a number of unused \/ extra GPIO (hey, why not use the spare pins on the GPU as an I\/O Expander!). As they're unpopulated, soldering is required to use these.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur software \u003cstrong\u003edoesn't support audio output over HDMI\u003c\/strong\u003e, but if you're brave and want to attempt passing I2S audio data from the CPU (or the PSRAM buffers!) to the DV connector, the board is wired to support this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote that PicoVision \u003cstrong\u003edoesn't output SCART\/composite signals\u003c\/strong\u003e, so if you want to use it to play Doom on an old CRT TV or monitor you will need an additional HDMI to composite converter\/adaptor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Pico W Aboard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Pico W Aboard products come with a built in Raspberry Pi Pico W. This means you get all the advantages of a RP2040 microcontroller - a speedy fast dual-core ARM processor, a dynamic, growing ecosystem and a choice of different programming methods to experiment with. Most excitingly though, Pico W has wireless and Bluetooth connectivity built in, so your Pico\/RP2040 devices can communicate with each other, and the internet! 🌍\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/pico-w-aboard\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView all Pico W Aboard!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"PicoVision Only","offer_id":42420320600261,"sku":"PIM674","price":28.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"PicoVision + Accessory Kit","offer_id":42420320633029,"sku":"PIM686","price":41.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/1025\/products\/picovision-2_f77b33b6-6a72-4f92-9ceb-ddb9a3df8f81.jpg?v=1697550631"},{"product_id":"yukon","title":"Pimoroni Yukon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA high-power modular robotics and engineering platform, built around RP2040 and designed to drive the most ambitious robots, props and devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Do-Everything Board 🦾\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYukon is a standalone controller that can be equipped with up to six \u003cstrong\u003einterchangeable modules\u003c\/strong\u003e capable of driving high-powered hardware - this is made possible by the unique pin capabilities of Raspberry Pi's multitalented RP2040 chip. This flexibility means you can drive many unique combinations of \u003cstrong\u003emotors, servos, steppers, speakers, LED strips and more\u003c\/strong\u003e, all from a single Yukon host!*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure Yukon creations are adventure proof, each module is screwed down to ensure a solid mechanical and electrical connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssembling Yukon 🚧\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig electronic projects can often involve a lot of soldering, splicing and other complicated assembly techniques, but not with Yukon! The host board and modules use \u003cstrong\u003esolderless connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e wherever possible so it's fast and friction-free to get started, and simple to swap out components if you need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowering Yukon ⚡\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplying external power to Yukon is easy thanks to its chunky XT30 connector, which enables you to attach 2 to 4 cell Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries (or any other source from 5V to 17V) to deliver \u003cstrong\u003eup to 15A continuous\u003c\/strong\u003e for your high-power projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn e-Fuse with switchable output is included to protect from accidental overvoltage and overcurrent events, along with internal sensors for monitoring voltage, current, and temperature whilst your programs run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProgramming Yukon 💾\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYukon is supported by a \u003cstrong\u003ecomprehensive MicroPython library\u003c\/strong\u003e with a whopping 50 (!) examples showing how to use the individual features of the board and all of its modules. There are also fully fledged showcase examples to show you how Yukon can be used to build a remote-controlled rover, spider tank, and pen plotter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by RP2040 (Dual Arm Cortex M0+ running at up to 133MHz with 264kB of SRAM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x slots for high power modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE-Fuse with switchable output (40A overcurrent and 18V overvoltage protection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXT30 connector for V+ and logic power (5 to 17V, 15A continuous)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C for programming and logic power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower on-off button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x user buttons (one of which also acts as BOOTSEL for entering DFU mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x power and 2 x user LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Qw\/ST connectors for attaching breakouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal voltage in, voltage out, current, and temperature sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpopulated header for attaching \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/collections\/breakout-garden\"\u003eBreakout Garden\u003c\/a\u003e boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpopulated expansion headers for wiring up external buttons and extra IO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soldering required (unless you want to use the Breakout Garden or expansion headers).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM2 screws for attaching modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber feet 🐾\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/yukon\"\u003eMicroPython firmware and library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYukon modules and other components are sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYukon Make Anything! Kit Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy a Yukon host (plus screws and feet) on its own, or as part of the fully-featured Yukon Make Anything! Kit, which sets you up with all the tools to make a bunch of cool stuff. It includes \u003cstrong\u003esix different modules\u003c\/strong\u003e for driving a diverse range of hardware, plus a \u003cstrong\u003eselection of useful cables\u003c\/strong\u003e for feeding your Yukon power and data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYukon Host (plus screws and feet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Motor \/ Bipolar Stepper Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuad Servo [Regulated] Module \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Strip Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Amp Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Switched Power Output Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProto Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-A to USB-C cable for programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose wire to XT30 cable for power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXT60 to XT30 cable for power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e...all packed up neatly in a reusable Pirate-brand Loot Box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYukon Modules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomise Yukon to suit almost any project with our range of addon modules. You can populate your Yukon with a full load-out right away, or start with a few modules and expand as your project grows. There's also a proto module, for if you want to add a custom module like a buzzer or a potentiometer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/big-motor-encoder-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBig Motor + Encoder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/dual-motor-bipolar-stepper-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDual Motor \/ Bipolar Stepper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/quad-servo-module-for-yukon?variant=41187321479251\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuad Servo [Regulated]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/quad-servo-module-for-yukon?variant=41187321446483\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuad Servo [Direct]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/serial-servo-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSerial Bus Servo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutput\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAudio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/bench-power-module-for-yukon\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/bench-power-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBench Power [Step-down DAC]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/dual-switched-power-output-module-for-yukon\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/dual-switched-power-output-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDual Switched Power Output\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/audio-amp-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/audio-amp-module-for-yukon\"\u003eAudio Amp [Mono]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototyping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/led-strip-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED Strip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/proto-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinout and Schematic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/yukon_pinout_diagram.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/yukon_pinout_diagram_1024x1024.png?v=1700758442\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/yukon_pinout_diagram.pdf?v=1700758554\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload a printable PDF version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/yukon_host_schematic.pdf?v=1701869757\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grabcad.com\/library\/pimoroni-yukon-with-modules-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3D model (community-contributed model, WIP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find Yukon documentation, code examples and MicroPython builds at the link below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/yukon\"\u003eMicroPython firmware and library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to program Yukon from an Android phone then you could try the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.smartphoneremote.androidscriptfree\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDroidScript\u003c\/a\u003e app, available on Google Play.  You'll need a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/usb-c-to-usb-c-cable\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSB-C cable\u003c\/a\u003e and a recent version of MicroPython firmware installed on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnecting Breakouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qw\/ST connectors on Yukon make it super easy to connect up \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pimoroni-2.myshopify.com\/collections\/qwiic\"\u003eQwiic\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pimoroni-2.myshopify.com\/collections\/stemma-qt\"\u003eSTEMMA QT\u003c\/a\u003e breakouts. If your breakout has a QW\/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pimoroni-2.myshopify.com\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\"\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreakout Garden breakouts that don't have a Qw\/ST connector can be connected using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pimoroni-2.myshopify.com\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\"\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e plus a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pimoroni-2.myshopify.com\/products\/stemma-qt-qwiic-to-breakout-garden-adapter\"\u003eQw\/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor\u003c\/a\u003e. Want to use multiple Qw\/ST breakouts at the same time? Try \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pimoroni-2.myshopify.com\/products\/sparkfun-qwiic-multiport\"\u003ethis adaptor\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\"\u003eList of breakouts\u003c\/a\u003e currently compatible with our MicroPython build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 84mm x 67mm x 14mm (L x W x H). The mounting holes are M2.5 and 3mm in from each edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYukon has some extra broken out headers that adventurous makers might find useful (note that these are unpopulated and so will require soldering):\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl\u003c\/strong\u003e header for connecting up external on-off and user\/boot buttons, as well as an external power LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion\u003c\/strong\u003e header for connecting up external A and B user buttons, an LCD display (or use as GPIO), and SWD debugging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board's \u003cstrong\u003ecurrent draw\u003c\/strong\u003e when off is 2.05mA @ 5V and 3.25mA @ 17V. As such it is recommended to disconnect any battery pack if the project is not going to be used for a while, to avoid unnecessary draining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYukon comes with kapton tape on top of its 8 mounting posts. Remove these before installing any modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Some slot placement and combinations of modules may not be compatible due to shared pin functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout RP2040\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberry Pi's RP2040 microcontroller is a dual core ARM Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz. It bundles in 264kB of SRAM, 30 multifunction GPIO pins (including a four channel 12-bit ADC), a heap of standard peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, clocks, etc), and USB support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne very exciting feature of RP2040 is the programmable IOs which allow you to execute custom programs that can manipulate GPIO pins and transfer data between peripherals - they can offload tasks that require high data transfer rates or precise timing that traditionally would have required a lot of heavy lifting from the CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Yukon Host Only","offer_id":42611853557957,"sku":"PIM687","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yukon Make Anything! 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A perfect component whenever you need an ADC that has differential inputs, adjustable gain, and a built in precision\/low-drift reference voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the trade-offs with getting 18-bit precision is that the ADC is not going to be very fast: you can configure the chip to do a faster 12-bit conversion at 240 SPS, but at 18-bits it slows down to 3.5 SPS. That's because the way a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Delta-sigma_modulation\"\u003esigma-delta ADC\u003c\/a\u003e works, it 'guesses' the analog voltage and uses a comparator to determine whether the input is higher or lower. Each 'guess' takes an extra step, and thus halves the throughput, so 12-bit is 240 SPS, and 14-bit is 1\/4 (2-bit) slower, 60 SPS. Ditto 16-bit is 1\/4 slower, 15 SPS, and finally 18-bit is 3.75 SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCP3421 is already set up for differential inputs, which means that you can read positive or negative differences between the two inputs,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eas long as both signals are between 0 and 2.048V\u003c\/strong\u003e. This means its not going to be great for reading stuff like potentiometers, where you have a single-end reading referenced to ground, and you want to read the full range from 0 to Vcc. It is great, however, for reading sensors like strain gauges, pressure sensors, or thermocouples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/adafruit\/Adafruit_MCP3421\"\u003eAdafruit have a ready to go Arduino library that makes usage simple\u003c\/a\u003e: select the sample rate \/ precision you want and one-shot or continuous mode. Then read values over I2C! This sensor has a fixed address, so\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/adafruit-tca9548a-1-to-8-i2c-multiplexer-breakout\"\u003eyou may want to use a multiplexor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif you want to connect multiple MCP3421's on a single I2C bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get you going fast, we spun up a custom-made PCB in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/?q=stemma%20qt%20sensor\" title=\"STEMMA QT form factor\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEMMA QT\u003c\/strong\u003e form factor\u003c\/a\u003e, making it easy to interface with. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/introducing-adafruit-stemma-qt\/what-is-stemma-qt\"\u003eSTEMMA QT connectors\u003c\/a\u003e on either side are compatible with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/qwiic\"\u003eSparkFun Qwiic\u003c\/a\u003e I2C connectors. This allows you to make solderless connections between your development board and the MCP or to chain it with a wide range of other sensors and accessories using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecompatible cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQT Cable is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e, but we have a variety in the shop.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with a bit of 0.1\" standard header in case you want to use it with a breadboard or perfboard. Four mounting holes for easy attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adafruit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42809218793669,"sku":"ADA5870","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/1025\/products\/5870-00.jpg?v=1707237835"},{"product_id":"as7343-breakout","title":"AS7343 14-Channel Multi-Spectral Sensor Breakout","description":"\u003cp\u003eDetect fourteen distinct channels of light (from 380 nm to 1000 nm) with this versatile spectral sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AS7343 is a \u003cstrong\u003e14-channel multi-purpose spectral sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is optimized for reflective, transmissive and emissive measurements including color matching, fluid or reagent analysis or general spectral reconstruction. It can detect 14 spectral channels - \u003cspan\u003e12 in the visible spectrum (VIS) to near-infrared (NIR) range, a clear channel and flicker channel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis I2C breakout is compatible with our \u003cstrong\u003emodular Breakout Garden system\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is designed to make working with breakouts straightforward - just pop it into a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/collections\/breakout-garden\"\u003eBreakout Garden slot\u003c\/a\u003e and start to grow your project, create, and code. It's also\u003cstrong\u003e Qw\/ST compatible,\u003c\/strong\u003e which means it can be connected up to any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/collections\/stemma-qt\"\u003emicrocontroller or add-on\u003c\/a\u003e with a Qwiic or STEMMA QT connector using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\"\u003eQw\/ST cable\u003c\/a\u003e - no soldering required!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠ Note: \u003cstrong\u003ethis sensor is complex\u003c\/strong\u003e and you will likely need to study the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/AS7343_datasheet.pdf?v=1718102349\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ams-osram.com\/products\/sensors\/ambient-light-color-spectral-proximity-sensors\/ams-as7343-spectral-sensor\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edocumentation\u003c\/a\u003e for an understanding of how it works. We've spun up some basic examples to show you how you can get raw numbers from the sensor, but additional work will be required to convert this into useful data like RGB values. Some uses may require calibration of the sensor and the addition of a diffuser layer, which is not included with our breakout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMS AS7343 14-channel multi-spectral sensor (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/AS7343_datasheet.pdf?v=1718102349\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"item\"\u003e14 optical channels distributed over VIS, including XYZ and one in NIR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"item\"\u003eIncludes 2 extra channels: Clear and Flicker Detection\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 on-board illumination LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI2C interface (address: 0x39)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.3V or 5V compatible\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi-compatible pinout (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakout Garden connector (with reverse polarity protection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQwiic\/STEMMA QT connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi computers (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/as7343-python\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePython library\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi Pico (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eC++\u003c\/a\u003e\/\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/as7343-micropython\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython\u003c\/a\u003e libraries)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAS7343 14-Channel Multi-Spectral Sensor Breakout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x5 pin header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x5 right angle socket header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoftware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've put together a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/as7343-python\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePython library\u003c\/a\u003e that you can use if you want to connect up your AS7343 14-Channel Multi-Spectral Sensor Breakout to a Raspberry Pi computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also use this breakout with Raspberry Pi Pico and other RP2040\/RP2350 based microcontrollers, using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eC++\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/as7343-micropython\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython\u003c\/a\u003e. Install the standalone MicroPython library by searching for \u003ccode\u003eas7343-micropython\u003c\/code\u003e in Thonny's 'Manage Packages' .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's now also possible to use this sensor with CircuitPython (thanks Joe!). The AS7343 library can be downloaded as part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/circuitpython.org\/libraries\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCircuitPython Community Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e and an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/joepardue\/circuitpython-as7343\/blob\/main\/examples\/test_code.py\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexample\u003c\/a\u003e can be found in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/joepardue\/circuitpython-as7343\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eproject repo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/AS7343_breakout_schematic.pdf?v=1718290288\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 19mm x 20mm x 5mm (L x W x H, approx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43856309190853,"sku":"PIM707","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/1025\/files\/AS7343-1.jpg?v=1721298290"},{"product_id":"pico-display-pack-2-8","title":"Pico Display Pack 2.8\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn expanded 2.8\" (320 x 240 pixel) IPS LCD display add on for Raspberry Pi Pico (and compatibles), with four buttons, an RGB LED and Qw\/ST connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePico Display 2.8\" features a bold, credit-card sized \u003cstrong\u003e320 x 240 pixel LCD display \u003c\/strong\u003ewith lush colours and great IPS viewing angles. We've surrounded the display with \u003cstrong\u003efour tactile buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e and also added an \u003cstrong\u003eRGB LED\u003c\/strong\u003e for use as an indicator or just for ambient rainbows. There's also a \u003cstrong\u003eQw\/ST connector\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can connect up \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/electronics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebreakouts\u003c\/a\u003e (or other I2C devices) easily using a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQw\/ST cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport for this display is baked into our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecustom build of MicroPython\u003c\/a\u003e so it's super easy to draw text, shapes and images onto the screen with our homebrew graphics library PicoGraphics. ST7789 displays are widely supported so it should be possible to use it with other Raspberry Pi Pico compatible ecosystems too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.8” IPS LCD screen (320 x 240 pixels)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver IC: ST7789V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuminance: 250 cd\/m2\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive area: 43.2 x 57.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x tactile buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGB LED (with cuttable traces for if you'd prefer to use these pins for something else)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQw\/ST (Qwiic\/STEMMA QT) connector for attaching breakouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntriguing new SP\/CE connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-soldered socket headers for attaching to Pico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi Pico \/ Pico 2 (and more*).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soldering required (as long as your Pico has header pins attached).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eC\/C++ and MicroPython libraries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/raspberry-pi-pico\"\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/raspberry-pi-pico-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePico 2\u003c\/a\u003e is not included so make sure to grab one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Pico will need to have pin headers soldered to it\u003c\/strong\u003e (with the pins pointing downwards) to attach to our add-on boards. You could pick up a pre-soldered \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/raspberry-pi-pico?variant=40059364311123\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePico H\u003c\/a\u003e if you don't want to solder on the headers yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe labels on the underside of Pico Display Pack 2.8\" will show you which way round to plug it into your Pico - just match up the USB port with the markings on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownloading our custom MicroPython build is the easiest way to get started, as it includes all the libraries you'll need to use our add-ons. If you're new to the Pico ecosystem, check out our beginner friendly Learn Guide which will show you how to get to grips with pirate-brand MicroPython.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.pimoroni.com\/tutorial\/hel\/getting-started-with-pico\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn: Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Pico\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/releases\/latest\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload MicroPython for Pico \u0026amp; RP2040 boards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico-rp2350\/releases\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload MicroPython for Pico 2 \u0026amp; RP2350 boards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/tree\/main\/micropython\/examples\/pico_display\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython example code for Pico Display\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/tree\/main\/micropython\/modules\/picographics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePicoGraphics function reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicroPython code written for the original Display Pack can be easily converted to run on Display Pack 2.8 by changing \u003ccode\u003eDISPLAY_PICO_DISPLAY\u003c\/code\u003e to \u003ccode\u003eDISPLAY_PICO_DISPLAY_2\u003c\/code\u003e. Note that the RGB LED is hooked up to different pins on 2.8\" (26, 27 and 28) so you may need to adjust for this in your code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay Pack 2.8 also works very nicely with CircuitPython and Adafruit's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/circuitpython-display-support-using-displayio\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDisplayIO\u003c\/a\u003e library - look for the Display Pack 2.0 ST7789 example in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/circuitpython.org\/libraries\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elibrary bundle\u003c\/a\u003e to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/pico_display_2_8_schematic.pdf?v=1728314048\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/PIM715-dimensional-drawing.png?v=1756824682\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDimensional drawing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approx 73mm x 47mm x 9.5mm (L x W x H, includes display and headers)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen usable area: 57.5mm x 43.2mm (L x W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePico Display 2.8\" won't work at all with \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/pico-decker\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePico Decker\u003c\/a\u003e, (the connectors on the underside get in the way of the pin headers). It will (just!) fit alongside a Pico that's plugged into a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/pico-omnibus\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePico Omnibus\u003c\/a\u003e, but be careful when you're plugging\/unplugging it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Pico Display will also work with other Pico-shaped, pin-compatible boards, such as:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/raspberry-pi-pico-w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico W\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/raspberry-pi-pico-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRaspberry Pico 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/raspberry-pi-pico-2-w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico 2 W\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/pimoroni-pico-lipo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePimoroni Pico LiPo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/pimoroni-pico-plus-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePimoroni Pico Plus 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/pimoroni-pico-plus-2-w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePimoroni Pico Plus 2 W \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Raspberry Pi Pico\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/raspberry-pi-pico\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico\u003c\/a\u003e is a flexible, low cost \u003cstrong\u003emicrocontroller development board\u003c\/strong\u003e from the folks at Raspberry Pi, based on their very own chip - the RP2040. It's easily programmable over USB with C\/C++ or MicroPython, and ideal for using in all sorts of physical computing projects, devices and inventions - we're so excited to see what you make with it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've called our Pico-sized add-ons \u003cstrong\u003epacks\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they're designed to attach to the back of your Pico as if it were wearing a very stylish back pack (or a miniature jet pack, if you prefer). We've also got Pico \u003cstrong\u003ebases\u003c\/strong\u003e (larger add-on boards with a space to mount your Pico on top) and some other boards that let you do interesting hackerly things like using multiple packs at once - \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/pico\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e to view them all!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43955748503749,"sku":"PIM715","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/1025\/files\/display-pack-2-8-1.jpg?v=1723644524"},{"product_id":"tinyfx","title":"Tiny FX - LED Effects Controller","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd smart light and sound effects to models and dioramas with this small-but-mighty RP2040-powered programmable controller board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny FX is an effects controller for the LED dots and strips that can be found in third-party LEGO®-compatible lighting kits. These LEDs are connected up by thin, flexible wires that can easily be concealed around\/behind\/within your model. Typically they're powered direct from an alkaline battery pack or USB, so the LEDs are lit all the time - and we wanted our illuminated creations to have more smarts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding a Tiny FX means you can do fun stuff like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadjust the brightness of the LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimulate movement with dynamic lighting effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eturn the lights on and off in response to environmental triggers\/sensor readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epulse them atmospherically for spooky ambiance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eflicker them on and off to make cool fire effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccompany your light effects with appropriate sound effects (\u003cem\u003ezhwhom\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny FX can drive \u003cstrong\u003esix channels of two-pin mono LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eone channel of four-pin RGB LEDs*\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it has indicator LEDs so you can see what each channel is doing. It's got an \u003cstrong\u003eonboard amp\u003c\/strong\u003e and connector to attach a tiny speaker, a \u003cstrong\u003eQw\/ST connector\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can add \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/qwiic\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/qwiic\"\u003eQwiic\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/stemma-qt\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/stemma-qt\"\u003eSTEMMA QT\u003c\/a\u003e breakouts and an additional sensor connector for hooking up hardware like buttons, potentiometers or PIR sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny FX is perfect for adding custom light and sound effects to your favourite construction kit models, dioramas, papercrafts, dolls houses, book nooks and shadowboxes. If you don't already have a lighting kit that you want to upgrade**, we stock a range of LED dots and strips, cables and expanders as well as battery packs and power cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/tiny-fx\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/tiny-fx\"\u003eClick here to view everything Tiny FX!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by RP2040 (Dual Arm Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz with 264kB of SRAM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x 2 pin JST-SUR connectors for attaching mono LEDs, with white LED indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 4 pin JST-SUR connector for attaching RGB LEDs, with RGB LED indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C connector for power and programming (1A max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReset and BOOT buttons (the BOOT button can also be used as a user button)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pin JST-SUR power input connector (1A max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3.2W I2S mono amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e with 2 pin \u003cspan\u003e(Picoblade-compatible) connector for attaching speaker\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQw\/ST (Qwiic\/STEMMA QT) connector\u003cspan\u003e for attaching breakouts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 pin JST-SH connector for attaching digital or analog sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled (no soldering required)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picofx\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picofx\"\u003eMicroPython firmware and library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEDs and other components are sold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarter Kit Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy a Tiny FX on its own, or bundled with a convenient selection of LEDs, a speaker and cables to help you start lighting stuff up ASAP - you'll just need to supply your own AAA batteries. The kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny FX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/mini-speaker-8-1w\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/mini-speaker-8-1w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdhesive Backed Mini Speaker 8Ω (1W)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x LED dots (cool white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5x RGB LEDs (plus expansion board and cable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3xAAA battery holder (batteries not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-A to USB-C cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e...all packed up neatly in a reusable Pirate-brand Loot Box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoftware\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny FX comes pre-loaded with pirate-brand MicroPython and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picofx\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picofx\"\u003eshiny new PicoFX library\u003c\/a\u003e which makes it easy to run multiple simultaneous light and sound effects - we've provided a bunch of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picofx\/tree\/main\/examples\/tiny_fx\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picofx\/tree\/main\/examples\/tiny_fx\"\u003eexamples\u003c\/a\u003e to show you what it can do. If you'd rather roll your own software, I2S audio and toggling LEDs should be possible with most Raspberry Pi Pico ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picofx\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picofx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePicoFX library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picofx\/blob\/main\/docs\/reference.md\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/picofx\/blob\/main\/docs\/reference.md\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTiny FX reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, you can use Tiny FX with CircuitPython:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/circuitpython.org\/board\/pimoroni_tinyfx\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/circuitpython.org\/board\/pimoroni_tinyfx\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload CircuitPython for Tiny FX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to program Tiny FX from an Android phone then you could try the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.smartphoneremote.androidscriptfree\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.smartphoneremote.androidscriptfree\"\u003eDroidScript\u003c\/a\u003e app, available on Google Play.  You'll need a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/usb-c-to-usb-c-cable\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/usb-c-to-usb-c-cable\"\u003eUSB-C cable\u003c\/a\u003e and a recent version of MicroPython firmware installed on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinout and Schematic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/tinyfx_pinout_diagram.png?v=1722615804\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/tinyfx_pinout_diagram.png?v=1722615804\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/tinyfx_pinout_diagram.pdf?v=1722615842\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/tinyfx_pinout_diagram.pdf?v=1722615842\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload a printable PDF version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/Pimoroni_Tiny_FX_Schematic.pdf?v=1724926880\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/Pimoroni_Tiny_FX_Schematic.pdf?v=1724926880\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnecting Breakouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your breakout has a Qw\/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible?variant=31910609813587\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible?variant=31910609813587\"\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e, or you can easily connect any of our I2C breakouts with a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible?variant=31910609813587\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible?variant=31910609813587\"\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e coupled with a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/stemma-qt-qwiic-to-breakout-garden-adapter\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/stemma-qt-qwiic-to-breakout-garden-adapter\"\u003eQw\/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico#breakouts\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico#breakouts\"\u003eBreakouts currently compatible with our C++\/MicroPython build\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTiny FX Gallery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to see Tiny FX in some projects? Check out the links below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpaceship lights on Chris's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ZodiusInfuser\/status\/1808275793908584930\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ZodiusInfuser\/status\/1808275793908584930\"\u003ecircular Stewart platform\u003c\/a\u003e at Liverpool MakeFest (and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZodiusInfuser\/status\/1819452776310808919\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZodiusInfuser\/status\/1819452776310808919\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclose up\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHodgy used Tiny FX to add effects to his \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLTY0lS6WixtPPn1B7yPLEVbIBf5fIywhc\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLTY0lS6WixtPPn1B7yPLEVbIBf5fIywhc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eminiature music festival.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* This board is not really designed for driving addressable LEDs\/Neopixels. Check out \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/plasma-2040\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/plasma-2040\"\u003ePlasma 2040\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/plasma-stick-2040-w\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/plasma-stick-2040-w\"\u003ePlasma Stick 2040 W\u003c\/a\u003e if you want a board that's designed to do that!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e** We've tried Tiny FX with a number of different lighting kits, and we found it works best with ones that have the LEDs as separate components that you attach together using \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/6-port-expansion-board-for-tinyfx-pack-of-2\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/6-port-expansion-board-for-tinyfx-pack-of-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexpansion boards\u003c\/a\u003e. Some kits come with the LEDs pre-wired together into one harness with a single USB connector on the end which makes things more awkward - if you have one of these you might end up needing to splice some connectors onto the end of the wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny FX measures 31.2 x 23.2mm x 6.2mm (L x W x H, including connectors). Fortuitously, this fits within the footprint of a 4 x 3 brick in popular ABS brick based construction kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe JST-SUR connectors are very tiny. Tweezers might help when plugging them in!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor stealthy operation, the indicator LEDs on Tiny FX can be disabled by cutting the trace \u003cspan\u003eon the back of the board labelled with LED symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout RP2040\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberry Pi's RP2040 microcontroller is a dual core ARM Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz. It bundles in 264kB of SRAM, 30 multifunction GPIO pins (including a four channel 12-bit ADC), a heap of standard peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, clocks, etc), and USB support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne very exciting feature of RP2040 is the programmable IOs which allow you to execute custom programs that can manipulate GPIO pins and transfer data between peripherals - they can offload tasks that require high data transfer rates or precise timing that traditionally would have required a lot of heavy lifting from the CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Board Only","offer_id":43955748733125,"sku":"PIM718","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Starter Kit","offer_id":43955748765893,"sku":"PIM719","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/1025\/files\/tiny-fx-1.jpg?v=1723644542"},{"product_id":"plasma-2350","title":"Plasma 2350","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn all-in-one, USB-C powered controller for WS2812\/Neopixel and APA102\/Dotstar addressable LED strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlasma 2350 is \u003cstrong\u003epowered and programmable by USB-C\u003c\/strong\u003e and, because USB-C is capable of drawing up to 3A of power, that's enough to power a healthy chunk of LEDs. There's a \u003cstrong\u003euseful button\u003c\/strong\u003e that you could use to switch between effects, plus a reset button and an \u003cstrong\u003eonboard RGB LED\u003c\/strong\u003e. We've also popped a \u003cstrong\u003eQW\/ST connector\u003c\/strong\u003e on there, to make it super easy to plug in \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/qw-st\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQwiic or STEMMA QT\u003c\/a\u003e breakouts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can buy a Plasma 2350 on its own, or in a kit with a USB-C cable and some super-cool LED stars, so you can get started lighting stuff up right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to add wireless (and Bluetooth) connectivity to your Plasma 2350? \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/rm2-breakout\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out our RM2 Wireless Breakout!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by RP2350A \u003cspan\u003e(Dual Arm Cortex M33 running at up to 150MHz with 520KB of SRAM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with 5V WS2812\/Neopixel\/SK6812 and APA102\/Dotstar\/SK9822 LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew terminals for attaching your LED strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C connector for power and programming (3A max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQw\/ST (Qwiic\/STEMMA QT) connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntriguing new SP\/CE connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReset, BOOT and a user button (the BOOT button can also be used as a user button)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGB LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled (no soldering required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: approx 61 x 22 x 12mm (L x W x H, including connectors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable with C\/C++ or MicroPython\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARter Kit contains\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlasma 2350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C cable for power and programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/10m-addressable-rgb-led-star-wire\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e10m RGB LED Star Wire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinout and Schematic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/plasma2350_pinout_diagram.png?v=1723124466\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/plasma2350_pinout_diagram.pdf?v=1723124465\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload a printable PDF version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/Pimoroni_Plasma_2350_Schematic.pdf?v=1724926880\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/plasma-2350-mechanical-diagram.pdf?v=1725452657\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMechanical diagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/plasma\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlasma MicroPython firmware and examples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/circuitpython.org\/board\/pimoroni_plasma2350\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload CircuitPython for Plasma 2350\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnecting Breakouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your breakout has a QW\/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible?variant=31910609813587\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e, or you can easily connect any of our I2C breakouts with a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible?variant=31910609813587\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e coupled with a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/stemma-qt-qwiic-to-breakout-garden-adapter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQw\/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico#breakouts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBreakouts currently compatible with our C++\/MicroPython build\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've also broken out the I2C, analog, UART and debug pins so you can solder things like breakouts or analog potentiometers directly to them (or solder on a strip of header and plug the whole shebang into a breadboard).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout RP2350\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RP2350 chip is the Double Quarter Pounder \u0026amp; Fries to the RP2040's Double Cheeseburger and can have one or more RISC-V burgers instead of either of the M33 ARMs, to stretch the metaphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the modern M33 ARM cores, there are sides of: more PIO capability, a variety of low power states for sipping electrons, a whole security system and some sprinklings of specialist digital video circuits to offload DVI\/HDMI output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can expect a tasty boost in performance - our \"real world\" MicroPython tests are running up to 2x faster compared to RP2040, and floating point number crunching in C\/C++ is up to 20x faster. The extra on-chip RAM will make a big difference when performing memory intensive operations (such as working with higher resolution displays) and even more can be added thanks to external PSRAM support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRP2350 comes in two flavours - A (standard) and B (all the pins). The B chip has a stonking 48 usable GPIO pins, including 8 ADCs and 24 PWMs, and features on some of our new products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/rp2350\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to view all things RP2350!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Board Only","offer_id":43955749716165,"sku":"PIM723","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"STARter Kit","offer_id":43955749748933,"sku":"PIM743","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/1025\/files\/plasma-2350-oak-1.jpg?v=1723644552"},{"product_id":"pimoroni-pico-plus-2","title":"Pimoroni Pico Plus 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA top of the line Pirate-brand RP2350 microcontroller with 16MB of flash memory, 8MB of PSRAM, USB-C, Qw\/ST and debug connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe adore the versatility and value of Raspberry Pi Pico but we also enjoy a souped up RP2350 board with all the extras baked in. With Pimoroni Pico boards, we've tried to cram in as much extra functionality as we possibly can whilst keeping to the original Pico footprint to maintain compatibility with existing Pico addons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePimoroni Pico Plus 2 is \u003cstrong\u003epowered and programmable via USB-C\u003c\/strong\u003e and comes with an upgraded \u003cstrong\u003e8MB RAM\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e16MB of flash storage \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to read pin labels\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's super easy to connect up to things without soldering, with a \u003cstrong\u003eQw\/ST connector\u003c\/strong\u003e (for adding \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/qw-st\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eI2C sensors and breakouts\u003c\/a\u003e via \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecable\u003c\/a\u003e), a \u003cstrong\u003eSP\/CE connector\u003c\/strong\u003e (for hooking up \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/sp-ce\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSPI\/serial devices\u003c\/a\u003e via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/8-pin-jst-sh-cable-sp-ce\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecable\u003c\/a\u003e) and a \u003cstrong\u003edebug connector\u003c\/strong\u003e (for if you like to program using a SWD debugger). We've also added a reset button, and a BOOT button - this can also be used as a user switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 0.5em; border: 2px solid orange;\"\u003eCurrent stock uses the \u003cstrong\u003eA2 version of RP2350\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is affected by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/datasheets.raspberrypi.com\/rp2350\/rp2350-datasheet.pdf#page=1342\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRP2350-E9 erratum\u003c\/a\u003e. If your project involves pulling inputs low, you may need to add external pull-down resistors (8.2 kΩ or smaller).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by RP2350B\u003cspan\u003e (Dual Arm Cortex M33 running at up to 150MHz with 520KB of SRAM)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8MB of PSRAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C connector for power, programming, and data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQw\/ST (Qwiic\/STEMMA QT) connector\u003cspan\u003e for attaching breakouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntriguing SP\/CE connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 pin debug connector (JST-SH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReset and BOOT buttons (the BOOT button can also be used as a user button)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser LED indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-board 3V3 regulator (max regulator current output 600mA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput voltage range 3V - 5.5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi Pico add-ons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: approx 53mm x 21mm x 9mm (L x W x H, including connectors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinout and Schematic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/ppico_plus_2_pinout_diagram.png?v=1723557327\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/ppico_plus_2_pinout_diagram.pdf?v=1723557334\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload a printable PDF version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/Pimoroni_Pico_Plus_2_Schematic.pdf?v=1724926880\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/pimoroni-pico-plus-2-mechanical-diagram.pdf?v=1725452657\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMechanical diagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRP2350 MicroPython builds and examples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/circuitpython.org\/board\/pimoroni_pico_plus2\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload CircuitPython for Pimoroni Pico Plus 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnecting Breakouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePimoroni Pico Plus 2 has both a Qw\/ST (AKA Qwiic\/STEMMA QT) connector and a SP\/CE connector. You can easily connect up Qw\/ST breakouts using a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible?variant=31910609813587\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4-pin JST-SH to 4-pin JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e and SP\/CE breakouts using a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"products\/8-pin-jst-sh-cable-sp-ce?variant=41908359725139\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8-pin JST-SH to 8-pin JST-SH cable.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/qw-st\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView everything Qw\/ST\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"collections\/sp-ce\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView everything SP\/CE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico#breakouts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBreakouts currently compatible with our C++\/MicroPython builds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe user LED is wired to GP25, just like on an ordinary Pico. You can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/projects.raspberrypi.org\/en\/projects\/getting-started-with-the-pico\/5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblink it in exactly the same way\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs well as being useful for putting your Pico Plus 2 into bootloader mode, you can also use the BOOT button as a user button. It's wired to GP45 and active low.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout RP2350\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RP2350 chip is the Double Quarter Pounder \u0026amp; Fries to the RP2040's Double Cheeseburger and can have one or more RISC-V burgers instead of either of the M33 ARMs, to stretch the metaphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the modern M33 ARM cores, there are sides of: more PIO capability, a variety of low power states for sipping electrons, a whole security system and some sprinklings of specialist digital video circuits to offload DVI\/HDMI output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can expect a tasty boost in performance - our \"real world\" MicroPython tests are running up to 2x faster compared to RP2040, and floating point number crunching in C\/C++ is up to 20x faster. The extra on-chip RAM will make a big difference when performing memory intensive operations (such as working with higher resolution displays) and even more can be added thanks to external PSRAM support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRP2350 comes in two flavours - A (standard) and B (all the pins). The B chip has a stonking 48 usable GPIO pins, including 8 ADCs and 24 PWMs, and features on some of our new products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/rp2350\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to view all things RP2350!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"16MB","offer_id":43955757285573,"sku":"PIM724","price":10.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/1025\/files\/pico-plus-2-oak-1.jpg?v=1723644577"},{"product_id":"explorer","title":"Pimoroni Explorer","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn electronic adventure playground for physical computing, built around the RP2350 chip. Includes a 2.8\" LCD screen, a speaker, a mini breadboard, and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Explorer lets you play with circuits, build science experiments and prototype tiny robots and inventions. We've incorporated tinkering essentials like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea convenient mini breadboard for wiring up components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eservo headers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanalog inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea built in speaker for making beeps and boops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplenty of general purpose inputs\/outputs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnectors for attaching \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/crocodile-leads-set-of-10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecrocodile leads\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQw\/ST connectors for attaching \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/breakout-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eI2C breakouts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext to all that lot, there's  a vibrant \u003cstrong\u003e320 x 240 pixel IPS LCD screen\u003c\/strong\u003e surrounded by six \u003cstrong\u003echunky tactile buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can easily monitor and control what your project is doing. It's all mounted on a nice, sturdy baseboard that's printed with a \u003cstrong\u003efancy full colour silkscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e. We've also included some little legs, so you can have it propped up at an angle as well as lying flat, and there's a \u003cstrong\u003ebattery connector\u003c\/strong\u003e on the back so you can keep things portable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy a Pico Explorer board on its own or as part of a Starter Kit, which also contains a hand picked assortment of components to start tinkering with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarter Kit contains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePimoroni Explorer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/multi-sensor-stick\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMulti-Sensor Stick\u003c\/a\u003e - a fancy new all-in-one super sensor suite for environmental, light and movement sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA selection of different coloured LEDs to get blinky with (including red, yellow, green, blue, white and RGB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/rotary-potentiometer-1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epotentiometer\u003c\/a\u003e (for analog amusements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x 12mm switches with different coloured caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/micro-360-degree-continuous-rotation-servo-fs90r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtinuous rotation servos\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x 60mm wheels for attaching to your servos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean AAA battery holder (you'll need to supply your own batteries)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelcro to stick the battery holder to the back of Explorer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20x pin to pin and 20x pin to socket \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jumper-jerky-junior\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ejumper wires\u003c\/a\u003e for making connections on your breadboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQw\/ST cable\u003c\/a\u003e to plug in the Multi-Sensor Stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/usb-c-to-usb-a-cable-1m-black\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enice silicon USB-C cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by RP2350B (Dual Arm Cortex M33 running at up to 150MHz with 520KB of SRAM)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.8” IPS LCD screen (320 x 240 pixels)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver IC: ST7789V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuminance: 250 cd\/m2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive area: 43.2 x 57.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C connector for programming and power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini breadboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiezo speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x user-controllable switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReset and boot buttons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy access GPIO headers (6x GPIOs and 3x ADCs, plus 3.3V power and grounds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x crocodile clip terminals (3x ADCs, plus 3.3V power and grounds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x 3-pin servo outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Qw\/ST (Qwiic\/STEMMA QT) connector\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-pin JST-PH connector for adding a battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanyard slot!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 2x desktop stand feet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled (no soldering required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable with C\/C++ or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/explorer\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/Pimoroni_Explorer_Schematic.pdf?v=1729171995\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePimoroni Explorer comes pre-loaded with pirate brand MicroPython and a selection of examples showing off what it can do, so you can start exploring right away. You can find more examples on Github:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/explorer\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExplorer MicroPython firmware and examples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd rather use CircuitPython on your Explorer, check out Tyeth's guide on how to set that up:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/adafruit-playground.com\/u\/tyeth\/pages\/circuitpython-on-the-pimoroni-explorer\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCircuitPython on Pimoroni Explorer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnecting Breakouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your breakout has a Qw\/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible?variant=31910609813587\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e, or you can easily connect any of our I2C breakouts with a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible?variant=31910609813587\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e coupled with a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/stemma-qt-qwiic-to-breakout-garden-adapter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQw\/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico#breakouts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBreakouts currently compatible with our C++\/MicroPython build\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approx 107mm x 85mm x 16mm (H x W x D, assembled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe'd suggest bending the two metal tabs on the included potentiometer sideways (or removing them with \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/precision-micro-nippers\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eside cutters\u003c\/a\u003e) so they don't get in the way when you try and plug the pins into your breadboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you're having difficulty getting the 'legs' on the switches to slot securely into the holes of your breadboard, try straightening them out with \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/miniature-needle-nose-pliers\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epliers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout RP2350\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RP2350 chip is the Double Quarter Pounder \u0026amp; Fries to the RP2040's Double Cheeseburger and can have one or more RISC-V burgers instead of either of the M33 ARMs, to stretch the metaphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the modern M33 ARM cores, there are sides of: more PIO capability, a variety of low power states for sipping electrons, a whole security system and some sprinklings of specialist digital video circuits to offload DVI\/HDMI output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can expect a tasty boost in performance - our \"real world\" MicroPython tests are running up to 2x faster compared to RP2040, and floating point number crunching in C\/C++ is up to 20x faster. The extra on-chip RAM will make a big difference when performing memory intensive operations (such as working with higher resolution displays) and even more can be added thanks to external PSRAM support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRP2350 comes in two flavours - A (standard) and B (all the pins). The B chip has a stonking 48 usable GPIO pins, including 8 ADCs and 24 PWMs, and features on some of our new products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/rp2350\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to view all things RP2350!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Board Only","offer_id":43955757547717,"sku":"PIM720","price":28.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Starter Kit","offer_id":43955757580485,"sku":"PIM744","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/1025\/files\/pimoroni-explorer-oak-1.jpg?v=1723644586"},{"product_id":"pico-jumbo","title":"Pico Jumbo (Pico 2 Aboard)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hilariously oversized but fully functional Raspberry Pi Pico 2 for demos, japes and shenanigans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsst, haven't you heard? Megacontrollers are the new microcontrollers. Large is the new little. Chonk is the new smol. Pico Jumbo is a \u003cstrong\u003egiant (3.5x scale) Raspberry Pi Pico 2\u003c\/strong\u003e that has the following advantages over the standard sized one:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe holes and castellations in the ridiculous oversized pads are \u003cstrong\u003egreat for connecting up crocodile\/alligator clips\u003c\/strong\u003e - very useful for demo-ing in a classroom, workshop or on the Youtubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has the ultimate best number one all time no notes Pico upgrade - a \u003cstrong\u003ereset button\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThings that are the wrong scale are inherently very funny to us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy a Pico Jumbo on its own or in a starter kit along with a selection of pleasantly chunky components, so you can experience the pure childlike joy of blinking a big ol' LED or wiring up a big ol' button.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Raspberry Pi logo is a registered trade mark of Raspberry Pi Ltd and is used by Pimoroni under licence from Raspberry Pi Ltd.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico 2 Aboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCPU: Dual Arm Cortex-M33 or dual RISC-V Hazard3 processors @150MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory: 520 KB on-chip SRAM; 4 MB on-board QSPI flash\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered and programmable via micro-USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect up components to the oversized pads with alligator clips!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's big\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReally big\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou might think it's a long way down the road to the shops but that's peanuts compared to Pico Jumbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrible for embedding in devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReset button 👀\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled (no soldering required)\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes legs for display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable with C\/C++ or MicroPython\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 180 mm x 73.5 mm x 5.5mm (L x W x D, approx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarter Kit contains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePico Jumbo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrocodile leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10x big (10mm) LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10x big resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn arcade button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA nice clicky on\/off switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-USB cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst time blinkin'? Here's some basic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico-rp2350\/tree\/main\/micropython\/examples\/pico_jumbo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython code examples\u003c\/a\u003e to go with the kit components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerhaps you'd like to 3D print yourself some \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/971106-pico-jumbo-usb-plug-and-pins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eoversized pin headers and an oversized micro USB plug\u003c\/a\u003e to go with your oversized microcontroller?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout RP2350\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RP2350 chip is the Double Quarter Pounder \u0026amp; Fries to the RP2040's Double Cheeseburger and can have one or more RISC-V burgers instead of either of the M33 ARMs, to stretch the metaphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the modern M33 ARM cores, there are sides of: more PIO capability, a variety of low power states for sipping electrons, a whole security system and some sprinklings of specialist digital video circuits to offload DVI\/HDMI output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can expect a tasty boost in performance - our \"real world\" MicroPython tests are running up to 2x faster compared to RP2040, and floating point number crunching in C\/C++ is up to 20x faster. The extra on-chip RAM will make a big difference when performing memory intensive operations (such as working with higher resolution displays) and even more can be added thanks to external PSRAM support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRP2350 comes in two flavours - A (standard) and B (all the pins). The B chip has a stonking 48 usable GPIO pins, including 8 ADCs and 24 PWMs, and features on some of our new products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/rp2350\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to view all things RP2350!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Board Only","offer_id":43955758039237,"sku":"PIM747","price":13.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Starter Kit","offer_id":43955758072005,"sku":"PIM748","price":21.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/1025\/files\/pico-jumbo-oak-1.jpg?v=1723644594"},{"product_id":"multi-sensor-stick","title":"Multi-Sensor Stick (BME280 + LTR559 + LSM6DS3)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 3-in-1 super sensor suite for environmental, light and movement sensing, with Qw\/ST for easy, solderless connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe heard you like sensors (we definitely like sensors!). So we combined three of our favourite ones into a convenient, small, stick-shaped format that's perfect for adding additional smarts to a bunch of different projects. The onboard I2C sensors can detect:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature 🌞\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure ☔\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity 💧\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight 💡\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProximity ✋\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation 🙃\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotion (including steps, single and double taps and freefall 🍃)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a Qw\/ST (also known as STEMMA QT and Qwiic) connector at each end to make it easy to connect it up to Qw\/ST compatible microcontrollers, HATs and other boards via cable. \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\"\u003eQw\/ST cables are sold separately\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/qw-st\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to view all things Qw\/ST!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBosch BME280 temperature, pressure, humidity sensor (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/bst-bme280-ds002.pdf?v=1662743150\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/bst-bme280-ds002.pdf?v=1662743150\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for sensing conditions around your home \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI2C interface (address: 0x76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLite-On LTR-559ALS-01 sensor (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/optoelectronics.liteon.com\/upload\/download\/ds86-2013-0003\/ltr-559als-01_ds_v1.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/optoelectronics.liteon.com\/upload\/download\/ds86-2013-0003\/ltr-559als-01_ds_v1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI2C interface (address: 0x23)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIR\/UV-filtering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50.60Hz flicker rejection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.01 lux to 64,000 lux light detection range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~5cm proximity detection range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTMicroelectronics LSM6DS3TR-C accelerometer and gyroscope (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/lsm6ds3tr-c.pdf?v=1726154240\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/lsm6ds3tr-c.pdf?v=1726154240\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI2C interface (address: 0x6a)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e±2\/±4\/±8\/±16 g full scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e±125\/±250\/±500\/±1000\/±2000 dps full scale\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap and double-tap detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree-fall detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePedometer \/ step detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Qwiic\/STEMMA QT connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.3V compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi computers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi Pico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/Pimoroni_Multi-Sensor_Stick_Schematic.pdf?v=1731677678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoftware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning on using the Multi-Sensor Stick with \u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico\u003c\/strong\u003e (or another RP2040\/RP2340 microcontroller) there are drivers for BME280 and LTR559 baked into our custom MicroPython builds. We've spun up a new standalone MicroPython library for LSM6DS3 - search for \u003ccode\u003elsm6ds3-micropython\u003c\/code\u003e in Thonny's 'Manage Packages' to install it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/releases\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/releases\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload pirate-brand MicroPython for Pico \/ RP2040\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico-rp2350\/releases\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico-rp2350\/releases\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload pirate-brand MicroPython for Pico 2 \/ RP2350\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/blob\/main\/micropython\/examples\/breakout_bme280\/demo_bme280.py\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/blob\/main\/micropython\/examples\/breakout_bme280\/demo_bme280.py\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBME280 MicroPython example\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/blob\/main\/micropython\/examples\/breakout_ltr559\/demo.py\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/blob\/main\/micropython\/examples\/breakout_ltr559\/demo.py\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLTR559 MicroPython example\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/lsm6ds3-micropython\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/lsm6ds3-micropython\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLSM6DS3 MicroPython library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/lsm6ds3-micropython\/tree\/main\/examples\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/lsm6ds3-micropython\/tree\/main\/examples\"\u003eLSM6DS3 MicroPython examples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also full-fat Python libraries for if you're using a \u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi computer\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/bme280-python\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/bme280-python\"\u003eBME280 Python library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/ltr559-python\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/ltr559-python\"\u003eLTR559 Python library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/lsm6ds3-python\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/lsm6ds3-python\"\u003eLSM6DS3 Python library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 52x7.9x4.2mm (LxWxH, including connectors). The mounting holes are M2.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53576439333237,"sku":"PIM745","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/1025\/files\/multi-sensor-stick-1_e19782ce-e0c0-47df-99a9-3bccf86e5fd5.jpg?v=1728035318"},{"product_id":"pimoroni-pico-plus-2-w","title":"Pimoroni Pico Plus 2 W","description":"\u003cp\u003eA top of the line Pirate-brand RP2350 microcontroller with all the goodies - 16MB of flash, 8MB of PSRAM, USB-C, Qw\/ST and 2.4GHz wireless \/ Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe adore the versatility and value of Raspberry Pi Pico but we also enjoy a souped up RP2350 board with all the extras baked in. With Pimoroni Pico boards, we've tried to cram in as much extra functionality as we possibly can whilst keeping to the original Pico footprint to maintain compatibility with existing Pico add-ons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePimoroni Pico Plus 2 W is \u003cstrong\u003epowered and programmable via USB-C\u003c\/strong\u003e and comes with an upgraded \u003cstrong\u003e8MB RAM\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e16MB of flash storage \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to read pin labels\u003c\/strong\u003e.  The 'W' version is also equipped with a Raspberry Pi RM2 module, which gives it 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connectivity, woohaa! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's super easy to connect up to things without soldering, with a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/qwiic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQwiic\u003c\/a\u003e\/\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/stemma-qt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSTEMMA QT\u003c\/a\u003e connector\u003c\/strong\u003e (for adding I2C sensors and breakouts) and a \u003cstrong\u003edebug connector\u003c\/strong\u003e (for if you like to program using a SWD debugger). We've also added a reset button, and a BOOT button - this can also be used as a user switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 0.5em; border: 2px solid green;\"\u003eThe current batch uses the \u003cstrong\u003elatest A4 stepping\u003c\/strong\u003e of RP2350 🎉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by the RP2350B\u003cspan\u003e (Dual Arm Cortex M33 running at up to 150MHz with 520KB of SRAM)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8MB of PSRAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi RM2 module provides 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C connector for power, programming, and data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQw\/ST (Qwiic\/STEMMA QT) connector\u003cspan\u003e for attaching breakouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 pin debug connector (JST-SH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReset and BOOT buttons (the BOOT button can also be used as a user button)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser LED indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-board 3V3 regulator (max regulator current output 600mA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput voltage range 3V - 5.5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi Pico add-ons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: approx 53mm x 21mm x 9mm (L x W x H, including connectors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinout and Schematic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/ppico_plus_2_w_pinout_diagram.png?v=1727346318\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/ppico_plus_2_w_pinout_diagram.pdf?v=1727346378\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload a printable PDF version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/Pimoroni_Pico_Plus_2_W_Schematic.pdf?v=1727350279\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRP2350 MicroPython builds and examples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/circuitpython.org\/board\/pimoroni_pico_plus2w\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload CircuitPython for Pimoroni Pico Plus 2 W\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnecting Breakouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePimoroni Pico Plus 2 W has a Qw\/ST (AKA Qwiic\/STEMMA QT) connector, so you can connect up Qw\/ST breakouts easily using a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible?variant=31910609813587\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4-pin JST-SH to 4-pin JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/qw-st\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView everything Qw\/ST\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico#breakouts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBreakouts currently compatible with our C++\/MicroPython builds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs well as being useful for putting your Pico Plus 2 W into bootloader mode, you can also use the BOOT button as a user button. It's wired to GP45 and active low.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout RP2350\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RP2350 chip is the Double Quarter Pounder \u0026amp; Fries to the RP2040's Double Cheeseburger and can have one or more RISC-V burgers instead of either of the M33 ARMs, to stretch the metaphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the modern M33 ARM cores, there are sides of: more PIO capability, a variety of low power states for sipping electrons, a whole security system and some sprinklings of specialist digital video circuits to offload DVI\/HDMI output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can expect a tasty boost in performance - our \"real world\" MicroPython tests are running up to 2x faster compared to RP2040, and floating point number crunching in C\/C++ is up to 20x faster. The extra on-chip RAM will make a big difference when performing memory intensive operations (such as working with higher resolution displays) and even more can be added thanks to external PSRAM support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRP2350 comes in two flavours - A (standard) and B (all the pins). The B chip has a stonking 48 usable GPIO pins, including 8 ADCs and 24 PWMs, and features on some of our new products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/rp2350\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to view all things RP2350!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"16MB","offer_id":53576439398773,"sku":"PIM726","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/1025\/files\/pico-plus-2-w-2.jpg?v=1728035324"}],"url":"https:\/\/wholesale.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/collections\/stemma-qt.oembed","provider":"Pimoroni Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}