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Raspberry Pi Pico Board RP2040 PICO W

SKU: HMJ510 Category: Microcontrollers
KSH 1,500.00
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Product Description

Raspberry Pi Pico W Development Board

RP2040 Microcontroller Board with Wireless Connectivity

The Raspberry Pi Pico W is a highperformance microcontroller board that adds WiFi and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity to the original Pico platform [citation:8]. Built around the RP2040 chip, it offers a cost-effective solution for IoT applications at just $6 [citation:5].

RP2040 DualCore Processor Arm Cortex-M0+ running up to 133MHz [citation:1]
Builtin Wireless 2.4GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2 [citation:5]
Supply voltage is 1.8V to 5.5V DC via VBUS or VSYS pins [citation:5]
Hold BOOTSEL button while connecting USB for draganddrop programming [citation:5]
Operating temperature range is -20°C to +70°C for wireless models [citation:5]

Technical Specifications

ParameterValue
ProcessorRP2040 DualCore Arm CortexM0+ [citation:1]
Clock SpeedUp to 133MHz [citation:5]
SRAM264KB [citation:5]
Flash2MB QSPI [citation:5]
Wireless2.4GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.2 [citation:1]
GPIO Pins26 multifunction (3x ADC-capable) [citation:5]
Interfaces2x UART, 2x SPI, 2x I2C, 16x PWM channels [citation:5]
ADC12-bit (3 channels) [citation:5]
USB1x USB 1.1 (host/device) [citation:5]
PIO State Machines8 for custom peripherals [citation:1]

= Key Features =

Wireless Connectivity 2.4GHz 802.11n WiFi with WPA3 and Bluetooth 5.2 support [citation:1]

DragandDrop Programming - USB mass storage for easy firmware upload [citation:5]

Flexible Power Operates from 1.8V to 5.5V with lowpower sleep modes [citation:5]

Programmable I/O (PIO) - 8 state machines for custom peripheral emulation [citation:1]

Rich Ecosystem - Supports MicroPython, C/C++, and Arduino IDE [citation:4]

= Applications =

  1. IoT devices and smart home automation [citation:3]
  2. Wireless sensor networks and data logging [citation:3]
  3. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi remote control projects [citation:3]
  4. Robotics and motor control systems
  5. Educational microcontroller programming [citation:4]
Best for IoT Projects Builtin wireless simplifies network connectivity [citation:8]
Highly Affordable - $6 for wireless microcontroller board [citation:5]

√ Compatible with existing Pico accessories [citation:3]

√ Supports Arduino IDE via Earle Philhower core [citation:4]

√ Available with presoldered headers (Pico WH variant) [citation:1]

Power and Connectivity

The board features a Micro USBB port for power and programming [citation:8]. The Infineon CYW43439 chip provides wireless connectivity, with WiFi 4 support and Bluetooth 5.2 (currently supported) [citation:1][citation:8]. For low-power projects, the board includes sleep and dormant modes [citation:5].

Use VSYS pin (5V) or USB for power input
Pico W is pin-compatible with the original Pico [citation:3]
For 3.3V logic only - use level shifters for 5V peripherals

Programming Options

Multiple programming environments are supported:

  • *MicroPython*: Draganddrop UF2 firmware [citation:8]
  • *C/C++*: Pico SDK and lwIP network stack [citation:8]
  • *Arduino IDE*: Install Earle Philhower core for easy Arduino-style programming [citation:4]

Upload via USB Simple dragand-drop programming [citation:5]

Wide Community - Extensive tutorials and library support

√ Supports both wired and wireless programming

√ Compatible with standard Raspberry Pi accessories

Troubleshooting

Board not recognized:

  • Press and hold BOOTSEL while connecting USB [citation:5]
  • Use a data-capable USB cable
  • Install appropriate drivers for your OS

Wi-Fi connection fails:

  • Ensure 2.4GHz network (not 5GHz)
  • Verify network credentials
  • Check signal strength and range