RP2040

The creators behind the popular Flipper Zero multi-tool device have teamed up with computing renegade Raspberry Pi to create a video game integration that will turn your Flipper into a low-key game controller.Why Bitcoin won’t reach $1,000,000On Tuesday, Flipper Devices announced the release of its new Video Game Module, an integration that is powered by a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller. This update, which is available for just $49, basically turns your Flipper into a Wii remote. The module allows for the tracking of…

It’s been a while since we’ve spotted a new RP2040 development board, so it’s nice to see the Beetle RP2040 from DFRobot (brought to our attention by CNX Software (opens in new tab)) added to a sector that already includes the PiMoroni Tiny (opens in new tab) and Adafruit QT Py (opens in new tab). (Image credit: DFRobot)What stands out about the Beetle is that it has just 12 attachment pads with through-holes around its edge, compared to 26 on the larger Raspberry Pi Pico (opens in new tab), 19 on the Tiny, and 14 on the…

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so it seems that Elecfreaks latest board, the Pico:ed, is a homage to the micro:bit range of boards. Pico:ed features the Raspberry Pi RP2040 SoC in a more educational form factor, and the $13 price tag is certainly enticing for those wishing to start their coding journey. Pico:ed shares the same form factor as the micro:bit, and at a glance it looks like a distant cousin. Instead of a 5x5 LED matrix, Pico:ed has a rather odd 7x17 matrix and two simple button…

Raspberry Pi Pico WImage: Raspberry PiRaspberry Pi is adding to its family of ultra-low-cost microcontrollers with the debut of three new Pico models. Perhaps the one DIYers will be most excited to see is the Pico W, an exact copy of the original Pico except with the addition of 802.11 Wi-Fi connectivity, a feature that will significantly enhance the utility of this board. That critical addition adds $2 to the price, bringing the Pico W to just $6.The component bringing wireless connectivity to the Pico is an Infineon…

We’ve seen Raspberry Pi-powered matrix cubes before but haven’t seen anything quite like this NeoPixel-covered sphere created by maker and developer Tom Verbeure. The bedazzled sphere is decked out with hundreds of RGB WS2812B LEDs that flash and illuminate with pre-programmed effects for a dazzling light show right at your fingertips.Things are coming along! LEDs controlled by an RP2040, powered by 2 18650 cells. I’m using MicroPython for the first time. It’s not bad for fast prototyping stuff like this.…

The Raspberry Pi community has a rich history of integrating the classic SBC into a plethora of robotic projects and this new RP2040 motor driver board developed by maker Taylor Alexander is paving the way for even more awe-inspiring Pi-powered robots. The board was unveiled earlier this week over at Twitter with an up-close look at its open-source design.This credit-card-sized board uses the RP2040 microcontroller as the main driver for up to two motors using encoders at 45 A per motor supporting up to 60 V. We reached…

With a nod to the micro:bit, the latest board from Elecfreaks, Pico:ed borrows the educational microcontrollers form factor but places Raspberry Pi's RP2040 SoC firm at its heart. The announcement, which comes to us via official Raspberry Pi reseller The Pi Hut, unveils a board which can use accessories designed for the micro:bit, while also retaining compatibility with RP2040 programming languages. If the form factor and the hardware work, Pico:ed could feature in our Best RP2040 Boards guide.Image 1 of 3(Image credit:…

While it’s hard to get ahold of a Raspberry Pi, the RP2040 microprocessor seems to be readily available for your micro project needs. There's an interesting new RP2040-powered keyboard and trackpad device created by the team over at Solder Party known as the BB Q20.If you haven’t heard of Solder Party before, you’re missing out. This microelectronics PCB development team is based out of Malmö, Sweden. It created a variety of open source microelectronics projects over the years and this new keyboard is the latest in its…

In honor of both Star Wars day and Revenge of the Fifth, maker and developer Tod Kurt has thrown together some cool microelectronics projects that pay homage to the classic space opera franchise. Using both a Raspberry Pi RP2040 and an ESP32, he created animations featuring the Death Star and targetting interface seen in the original trilogy.This isn’t Kurt’s first project that uses the popular Raspberry Pi microcontroller. We recently covered his Raspberry Pi Pico breakbeat generator project, which uses the RP2040 board…

As soon as the Raspberry Pi Pico, and its RP2040 microcontroller chip, became available back in January 2021, people have been integrating it into many different form factors, some of which include tiny IPS screens. The newly available LilyGO T-PicoC3 takes this trend to its inevitable conclusion by combining the RP2040 with another microcontroller - the venerable ESP32 - and a screen. It also, as pointed out by CNX Software, makes use of some very clever USB technology. Image 1 of 2(Image credit: LilyGO)Image 2 of…