Raspberry Pi Pico H

DescriptionThe?Raspberry Pi Pico H is an entirely new type of microcontroller from Raspberry Pi. Small, cheap and flexible – it?s great for learning to code with MicroPython!This is?the standard?Raspberry Pi Pico?- which comes without any?headers??fitted. You can also?purchase our pre-soldered Raspberry Pi Pico here?.Whether you?re looking to learn about the MicroPython programming language, take your first steps in physical computing or want to build a hardware project, the Raspberry Pi Pico ? and its amazing community ? will support you every step of the way.?We also have a great range of accessories for the Pico too!The Pico isn?t designed to replace the?Raspberry Pi?, which is a different class of device known as a single-board computer.Whereas you might use your Raspberry Pi to play games, write stories and browse the web, your Raspberry Pi Pico is designed for physical computing projects where it can control familiar components such as LEDs, buttons, sensors, motors and even other microcontrollers.The Pico can be quickly and easily programmed using MicroPython and C/C using popular editors such as Thonny. Getting started is also very easy thanks to the dedicated?Getting Started page.You can program your Pico from?your computer, a Raspberry Pi 4 or even another Raspberry Pi Pico!Raspberry Pi Pico SpecificationsThe main chip on board is the ‘RP2040’ made by Raspberry Pi (their first in-house microcontroller chip!) and is a dual-core ARM Cortex M0 processor, with a flexible clock running up to 133MHz.RP2040 microcontroller chip designed by Raspberry Pi in the United KingdomDual-core ARM Cortex M0 processor, flexible clock running up to 133 MHz264kB of SRAM, and 2MB of onboard Flash memoryCastellated module allows soldering directly to carrier boardsUSB 1.1 Host and Device supportLow-power sleep and dormant modesDrag & drop programming using mass storage over USB26 multi-function GPIO pins2?SPI, 2?I2C, 2?UART, 3?12-bit ADC, 16?controllable PWM channelsReal-time clock (RTC)Temperature sensorAccelerated floating-point libraries on-chip8?Programmable IO (PIO) state machines for custom peripheral supportDimensions: 51mm x 21mm (click for drawing)Raspberry Pi Pico AccessoriesWe have a great range of Raspberry Pi Pico accessories and add-ons available in our?Pico section! You can also read about?our favourite Pico add-ons and accessories here!Raspberry Pi Pico FAQsWhat else do I need to use a Raspberry Pi Pico?You’ll need a?micro-USB cable??to allow you to connect it to your computer or Raspberry Pi for programmingYou may want to purchase a?header set??to allow you to use the Pico with a?breadboard?There’s also the excellent?Get Started with MircoPython on Raspberry Pi Pico??book for learning how to use the PicoDo I need a Raspberry Pi to use the Raspberry Pi Pico?Nope! You?can?program a Pico from a Raspberry Pi 4, but you can also just use your PC or laptop.Do I need an SD card?Nope! The onboard flash memory stores your programs.How do I power a Raspberry Pi Pico?A PC/Raspberry Pi USB port will provide enough power for your Pico, but you can also use any micro-USB power supply (such as the?official Raspberry Pi 3 power supply?)Can I run Raspberry Pi OS on a Raspberry Pi Pico?No – the Pico doesn’t run a full desktop operating system like the Raspberry Pi 4, it runs code directly without a desktop interface (similar to an Arduino)What?s the difference between a Raspberry Pi 4 and a Raspberry Pi Pico?The Raspberry Pi 4 is a single-board computer with a full Linux operating system (similar?to a traditional desktop PC) whereas the Raspberry Pi Pico is a different class of device designed to run physical computing projects.How do I program the Raspberry Pi Pico?You use a PC, laptop or even a Raspberry Pi to write code and push your program to the Pico – which then runs that code whenever powered up. The?Raspberry Pi Product Page?shows you how to do this with lots of helpful information.I’m new to coding – is this for me?Absolutely! As with all things Raspberry Pi, there’s a?huge amount of information available?as well as a?thriving community?of friendly makers and hackers to help you along the way. It’s a great way to learn MicroPython and C/C which are very popular programming languages used by many devices.ResourcesRaspberry Pi Pico Start PageRaspberry Pi Pico?Pinout DiagramDimensions DrawingSurface Mount Footprint DrawingFritzing PartPico Release Raspberry Pi Blog PostRaspberry Pi Pico Datasheet SKU: SWB04002-1 Category: RASPBERRY PI STORE