{"product_id":"raspberry-pi-pico","title":"Raspberry Pi Pico","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Raspberry Pi Pico is an entirely new type of microcontroller from Raspberry Pi. Small, affordable and flexible - it’s great for learning to code with MicroPython!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a kit with everything you need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our great-value Starter Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico is just what you need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Raspberry Pi Pico\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/3274\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-Pico-sideways.jpg?v=1656582264\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pico isn’t designed to replace the Raspberry Pi, which is a different class of device known as a single-board computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhereas 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 officiald Getting Started page or our own Raspberry Pi Pico Getting Started Guide, and there's even a book dedicated to getting started with MicroPython on the Pico!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can program your Pico from your computer, a Raspberry Pi 4 or even another Raspberry Pi Pico! A wireless-enabled version is also available here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Raspberry Pi Pico Pinout\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/3274\/files\/Pico-Pinout_f30c096c-47ab-4b36-9282-07bacf177e13.png?v=1611169447\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable with or without headers!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raspberry Pi Pico is available as the board only, or with headers pre-soldered on the \u003cstrong\u003ePico H\u003c\/strong\u003e version. Select your option above before adding to your cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pico H comes with pre-soldered GPIO and 3-pin JST-SH debug header.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would rather solder your own headers, grab a set of our handy colour-coded headers, male, female or stacking headers from the store - all available in a range of colours. We also include headers in our Essential Raspberry Pi Pico Kit which includes lots of other handy bits and bobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP2040 microcontroller chip designed by Raspberry Pi in the United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-core ARM Cortex M0+ processor, flexible clock running up to 133 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e264kB of SRAM, and 2MB of onboard Flash memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastellated module allows soldering directly to carrier boards (non-header version only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 1.1 Host and Device support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-power sleep and dormant modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrag \u0026amp; drop programming using mass storage over USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 multi-function GPIO pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2×SPI, 2×I2C, 2×UART, 3×12-bit ADC, 16×controllable PWM channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-time clock (RTC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccelerated floating-point libraries on-chip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8×Programmable IO (PIO) state machines for custom peripheral support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 51mm x 21mm (click for drawing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a great range of Raspberry Pi Pico accessories and add-ons available in our Pico section! 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The onboard flash memory stores your programs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I power a Raspberry Pi Pico?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 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)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I run Raspberry Pi OS on a Raspberry Pi Pico?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo - 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)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s the difference between a Raspberry Pi 4 and a Raspberry Pi Pico?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I program the Raspberry Pi Pico?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou 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. 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