{"title":"SP\/CE","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"8-pin-jst-sh-cable-sp-ce","title":"8 Pin JST-SH Cable (SP\/CE)","description":"\u003cp\u003e8 pin JST-SH cables for hooking up microcontrollers, breakouts or other boards with SP\/CE\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/stemma-qt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese JST-SH to JST-SH cables can be used to connect a SP\/CE host (like \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/pimoroni-pico-plus-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePimoroni Pico Plus\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/plasma-2350\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlasma 2350\u003c\/a\u003e) up to a SP\/CE module (such as our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/rm2-breakout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRM2\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/clipper-breakout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClipper\u003c\/a\u003e breakouts). The JST-SH to DuPont version could be useful if you need to connect a SP\/CE host or breakout to pin headers on another board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/sp-ce\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView all things SP\/CE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJST-SH connector with a 1mm pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable length: 50 or 200mm (approx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cables have opposing side connectors (so the pinout is the same at both ends).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Generic","offers":[{"title":"JST-SH to JST-SH (50mm)","offer_id":53492933984635,"sku":"CAB0248","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"JST-SH to JST-SH (200mm)","offer_id":41908359725139,"sku":"CAB0246","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"JST-SH to DuPont sockets","offer_id":41908359757907,"sku":"CAB0247","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/CAB0246.png?v=1720801535"},{"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":42047194005587,"sku":"PIM715","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/display-pack-2-8-1.jpg?v=1722419233"},{"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 rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/qw-st\" 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\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 href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/10m-addressable-rgb-led-star-wire\" rel=\"noopener\" 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 src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/plasma2350_pinout_diagram.png?v=1723124466\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/plasma2350_pinout_diagram.pdf?v=1723124465\" 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_Plasma_2350_Schematic.pdf?v=1724926880\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/plasma-2350-mechanical-diagram.pdf?v=1725452657\" rel=\"noopener\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/plasma\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlasma MicroPython firmware and examples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/circuitpython.org\/board\/pimoroni_plasma2350\/\" rel=\"noopener\" 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":42092628246611,"sku":"PIM723","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"STARter Kit","offer_id":42092628279379,"sku":"PIM743","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/plasma-2350-oak-1.jpg?v=1723049768"},{"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 rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/qw-st\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eI2C sensors and breakouts\u003c\/a\u003e via \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecable\u003c\/a\u003e), a \u003cstrong\u003eSP\/CE connector\u003c\/strong\u003e (for hooking up \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/sp-ce\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSPI\/serial devices\u003c\/a\u003e via \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/8-pin-jst-sh-cable-sp-ce\" 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":42092668289107,"sku":"PIM724","price":10.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/pico-plus-2-oak-1.jpg?v=1723049147"},{"product_id":"clipper-breakout","title":"Clipper LTE 4G Breakout (SP\/CE)","description":"\u003cp\u003eClipper lets you receive and transmit data over 4G LTE cellular networks - perfect for remote or mobile projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiFi is great, but sometimes you want your connected project to Just Work, wherever in the world it is. Perhaps you're going to a festival and don't know if there will be wireless connectivity to control your weird LED art installation. Maybe you're trying to get the tech in your shed to talk to your home automation software, but the range of your wireless router won't quite reach. Possibly you're attaching sensors to a distant beehive, canal boat, bicycle or other object with a remote or transient location?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHooking your microcontroller up to \u003cstrong\u003ecellular \/ mobile data\u003c\/strong\u003e could be your solution! Typically, transmitting sensor readings from or commands to microcontrollers doesn't consume much data compared to the needs of modern smartphones, so a small amount of pay-as-you-go data used like this goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClipper has a \u003cstrong\u003eSP\/CE connector\u003c\/strong\u003e on board - this means you can connect it easily to any SP\/CE compatible microcontroller or add-on using a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/8-pin-jst-sh-cable-sp-ce\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehandy cable\u003c\/a\u003e (of course, there's also pads if you'd prefer to solder wires to it). \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/sp-ce\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to view all things SP\/CE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has an SMA connector for attaching an \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/lte-4g-antennas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eantenna\u003c\/a\u003e. Cables and antennae are \u003cstrong\u003esold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e, or you can pick up a kit which includes them - just add a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/pimoroni-pico-plus-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emicrocontroller!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarter kit contains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClipper 4G LTE Breakout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSP\/CE cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntenna (108mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.simcom.com\/product\/A7683E.html\"\u003eSIMCom A7683E 4G LTE module\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Bands: LTE-FDD B1\/B3\/B5\/B7\/B8\/B20\/B28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Via AT Commands (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/A76XX_Series_AT_Command_Manual_V1_04.pdf?v=1755524696\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIMCom AT-Command Manual)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSP\/CE connector (8 pin JST-SH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIM card slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSMA connector for attaching an antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soldering required (if you connect using SP\/CE).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi Pico \/ RP2040 \/ RP2350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi computers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 35x29x5mm (Antenna connector is 11mm tall)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegional compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4G LTE module on Clipper supports the following frequency bands: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB1\/B3\/B5\/B7\/B8\/B20\/B28\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning on using the breakout outside of Europe we'd suggest first checking your local carriers offer 4G LTE on these bands. Networks in North America in particular only use a couple of these frequency bands, and so coverage may be limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinout and Schematic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/lte_breakout_schematic.pdf?v=1727957214\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin functions (these functions are available via the SP\/CE connector, and as unpopulated headers on the breakout):\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGND - Ground (this is pin 1 on the SP\/CE connector, nearest the SIM card holder)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePWRKEY - Power key pin, needs to be toggled low and then high to power up the module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRX - UART input to breakout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRESET - Reset pin, pull high to keep breakout active\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNETLIGHT - Output from LTE module, for blinking a LED when there is a network connection. It has a max output drive of 7mA and if you wire an external LED to this pin it should have a series resistor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTX - UART output from the breakout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVDDIO - IO voltage input, 3.0 - 3.6V recommended for reliable IO. Low current consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVDD - 3.7V - 6.0V power input to the breakout (scroll down for current consumption info)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use Clipper with Raspberry Pi Pico (or other RP2040 or RP2350 based microcontrollers) using our custom MicroPython build, which has (experimental) LTE support built in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico-rp2350\/releases\/latest\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload pirate brand MicroPython for RP2350 boards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/releases\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload pirate brand MicroPython for RP2040 boards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico-rp2350\/blob\/feature\/can-haz-ppp-plz\/micropython\/examples\/pico_plus_2\/breakouts\/lte-breakout.py\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython example\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also use it with a Raspberry Pi computer (if you wire it up to the correct pins) using Pi OS's built in `ppp` library - we found the article below helpful when setting it up:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/andino.systems\/andino-4g-modem\/ppp\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSIM7600E: Setup via ppp (4G\/LTE Modem)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVDD current consumption info from our testing:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdle: 17mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleep modes: 0.12mA - 1.63mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeak current consumption when transmitting: 700mA (the peak current is only reached for a brief moment, and the 440uF of capacitors on the breakout help to smooth the peaks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe average currents we saw when actively using the module were in the 50mA - 100mA range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe LTE module has quite a sensitive undervoltage circuit, so if your breakout keeps turning off randomly or when you try and do anything with it check your power supply and wiring is up to the task!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Board Only","offer_id":42180720427091,"sku":"PIM716","price":16.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Starter Kit","offer_id":42180720459859,"sku":"PIM746","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/clipper-breakout-2.jpg?v=1726589621"},{"product_id":"rm2-breakout","title":"RM2 Wireless \u0026 Bluetooth Breakout (SP\/CE)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth functionality to an existing project with this handy breakout featuring Raspberry Pi's RM2 module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRM2 uses the same two-in-one wireless and Bluetooth module that's found on Raspberry Pi Pico W, making it easy to use directly with any RP2040 or RP2350 board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis breakout has a \u003cstrong\u003eSP\/CE connector\u003c\/strong\u003e on board so you can connect it easily to any SP\/CE compatible microcontroller (like \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/pimoroni-pico-plus-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePico Plus 2\u003c\/a\u003e or Pico LiPo 2) or add-on using a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/8-pin-jst-sh-cable-sp-ce\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehandy cable\u003c\/a\u003e (of course, there's also pads if you'd prefer to solder wires to it). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/sp-ce\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to view all things SP\/CE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost and SP\/CE cable are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi RM2 module (\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.infineon.com\/cms\/en\/product\/wireless-connectivity\/airoc-wi-fi-plus-bluetooth-combos\/wi-fi-4-802.11n\/cyw43439\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCYW43439\u003c\/a\u003e), supporting IEEE 802.11 b\/g\/n wireless LAN, and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSP\/CE connector (8 pin JST-SH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.1\" headers (breadboard compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi Pico \/ Pico 2 \/ RP2040 \/ RP2350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput voltage: 3.0 - 3.3V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 23.8 x 20.4 x 4.7 mm (L x W x H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinout and Schematic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/rm2_breakout_pinout_diagram.png?v=1729266193\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/rm2_breakout_pinout_diagram.pdf?v=1729266242\" 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\/RM2_Breakout_Schematic.pdf?v=1729267876\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use RM2 Breakout with Raspberry Pi Pico 2 or other RP2350 based microcontrollers using our custom MicroPython build that allows for pin re-assignment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico-rp2350\/releases\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload pirate brand MicroPython for RP2350 boards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico-rp2350\/blob\/main\/examples\/pico_plus_2\/breakouts\/rm2-breakout-catfacts.py\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython example for Pico Plus 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll need to set the pins that the module is connected to before you do anything with the network. On a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/pimoroni-pico-plus-2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePico Plus 2\u003c\/a\u003e (with a RM2 breakout connected via SP\/CE cable), that would look like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccode\u003ewlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF, pin_on=32, pin_out=35, pin_in=35, pin_wake=35, pin_clock=34, pin_cs=33)\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, if you have a RP2040 or RP2350 board that exposes GP23, GP24, GP25, and GP29 (such as \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/pga2040\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePGA2040\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/pga2350\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePGA2350\u003c\/a\u003e) you can wire the module up to the default Pico W pins and you won't need to do any pin configuration. The pins are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWL_ON -\u0026gt; GP23\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAT -\u0026gt; GP24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCS -\u0026gt; GP25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCLK -\u0026gt; GP29\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/pimoroni-pico-lipo-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePimoroni Pico LiPo 2\u003c\/a\u003e then the SP\/CE pins are used by default for Wi-Fi, making things super easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pico-lipo\/releases\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload pirate brand MicroPython for Pico LiPo 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pico-lipo\/blob\/main\/examples\/wireless_test.py\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython example for Pico LiPo 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy default the BL_ON pin is wired to the WL_ON pin. There is a cuttable trace on the rear of the board, if your project needs these to be disconnected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53492995719547,"sku":"PIM730","price":8.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/rm2-breakout-1_7c497be6-3296-45d1-8c7d-d4581ca852f2.jpg?v=1729255501"},{"product_id":"plasma-2350-w","title":"Plasma 2350 W","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn all-in-one, USB-C powered controller for WS2812\/Neopixel and APA102\/Dotstar addressable LED strips. Now with added wireless connectivity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlasma 2350 W 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\/qwiic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQwiic\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/stemma-qt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSTEMMA QT\u003c\/a\u003e breakouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'W' version comes equipped with a Raspberry Pi RM2 module, which gives it \u003cstrong\u003e2.4 GHz\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ewireless and Bluetooth connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use it to control Plasma 2350 W remotely, hook it up to online APIs or integrate it with your home automation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy a Plasma 2350 W 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 style=\"padding: 0.5em; border: 2px solid green;\"\u003eCurrent stock of \u003cstrong\u003ePlasma 2350 W (board only)\u003c\/strong\u003e uses the latest A4 stepping of RP2350 🎉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 0.5em; border: 2px solid orange;\"\u003eCurrent stock of the \u003cstrong\u003eSTARter kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is still A2, 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 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\u003eRaspberry Pi RM2 module (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.infineon.com\/cms\/en\/product\/wireless-connectivity\/airoc-wi-fi-plus-bluetooth-combos\/wi-fi-4-802.11n\/cyw43439\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCYW43439\u003c\/a\u003e), supporting IEEE 802.11 b\/g\/n wireless LAN, and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQw\/ST (Qwiic\/STEMMA QT) 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 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C cable for power and programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/10m-addressable-rgb-led-star-wire\" rel=\"noopener\" 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_w_pinout_diagram.png?v=1732206534\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/plasma2350_pinout_diagram.pdf?v=1723124465\" 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_Plasma_2350_W_Schematic.pdf?v=1732206580\" 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 rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/plasma\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlasma MicroPython firmware and examples\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":54829890601339,"sku":"PIM729","price":13.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"STARter Kit","offer_id":54829890634107,"sku":"PIM758","price":31.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/Plasma-2350-W-1.jpg?v=1732275676"},{"product_id":"pimoroni-pico-lipo-2","title":"Pimoroni Pico LiPo 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA top of the line Pirate-brand RP2350-powered board with 16MB of flash storage, 8MB of PSRAM, USB-C, Qw\/ST and built in LiPo charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsst - looking to use the mighty RP2350 microcontroller as the brains in your project, but want more features than are present on a vanilla Raspberry Pi Pico 2? Pimoroni Pico boards are souped up dev boards, with all the tasty extras baked in 🍪\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePimoroni Pico LiPo 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 got \u003cstrong\u003eonboard LiPo\/LiIon battery management\u003c\/strong\u003e - the inbuilt charging circuitry means charging your battery is as easy as plugging your board in via USB. There's two indicator LEDs connected to the battery circuit to keep you informed of on\/off state and charging status and it's compatible with any of our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/lipo-battery-pack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLiPo\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/lithium-ion-battery-pack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLiIon\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/high-capacity-lithium-ion-battery-pack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehigh capacity LiPo\u003c\/a\u003e batteries. There's also a handy power button and a BOOT button, which can also be used as a user switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt'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), a \u003cstrong\u003eSP\/CE connector\u003c\/strong\u003e (for hooking up \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/sp-ce\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSPI\/serial breakouts \u003c\/a\u003eor for adding a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/rm2-breakout\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRM2 wireless breakout\u003c\/a\u003e) and a \u003cstrong\u003edebug connector\u003c\/strong\u003e (for if you prefer to program using a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/raspberry-pi-debug-probe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSWD debugger\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a similar board with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity built in? Check out \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/pimoroni-pico-lipo-2-xl-w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePimoroni Pico LiPo 2 XL W\u003c\/a\u003e!\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\u003eMCP73831 charger with 215mA charging current (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/MCP73831-Family-Data-Sheet-DS20001984H.pdf?v=1618417794\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXB6096I2S battery protector (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/XB6096I2S.pdf?v=1618418020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e)\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 I2C breakouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSP\/CE connector for attaching SPI\/serial devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 pin debug connector (JST-SH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch for basic input (doubles up as DFU select on boot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower button\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower, charging and user LED indicators\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003e2-pole JST PH battery connector, with polarity marked on the board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo rows of 20 pins, exposing 26 GPIO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi Pico add-ons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatteries, cables and headers are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinout and Schematic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/ppico_lipo_2_pinout_diagram.png?v=1747917368\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/ppico_lipo_2_pinout_diagram.png?v=1747917368\" alt=\"\"\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\/ppico_lipo_2_pinout_diagram.pdf?v=1747917399\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload a printable PDF version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/Pimoroni_Pico_LiPo_2_Schematic.pdf?v=1747917477\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're new to working with RP2350 boards we'd recommend starting with our custom MicroPython build, which includes support for our breakouts and Pico add-ons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pico-lipo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePico LiPo MicroPython firmware and examples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/tree\/main\/micropython\/examples\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython examples for add-ons and breakouts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnecting Breakouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePico Lipo 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 rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible?variant=31910609813587\" 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 rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"products\/8-pin-jst-sh-cable-sp-ce?variant=41908359725139\" 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 href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/qw-st\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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 rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico#breakouts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQw\/ST breakouts 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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️\u003c\/strong\u003e You should only use Pimoroni Pico LiPo 2 with LiPo or LiIon batteries, and you should make sure that any project involving LiPos is sufficiently protected from being dented, bent, punctured or crushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: approx 53mm x 21mm x 10mm (L x W x H, including connectors)\u003c\/li\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 LiPo 2 into bootloader mode, you can also use the BOOT button as a user button. It's wired to GP45 and active low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVBus Sense is wired to GP24 and VBat Sense is wired to GP43.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor uses requiring very low power draw, the power LED can be disconnected by cutting the trace on the rear of the board labelled with a LED symbol, near the USB-C end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor high power draw uses over 800mA, the battery protector can be bypassed by soldering the trace labelled \"+1A Mode\". Make sure your battery can safely deliver this amount of current before doing this.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\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":55447851729275,"sku":"PIM775","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/pimoroni-pico-lipo-2.jpg?v=1752835009"},{"product_id":"pimoroni-pico-lipo-2-xl-w","title":"Pimoroni Pico LiPo 2 XL W","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elongated Pirate-brand RP2350-powered board with 16MB of flash, 8MB of PSRAM, USB-C, Qw\/ST, 2.4GHz wireless \/ Bluetooth and built-in LiPo charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsst - looking to use the mighty RP2350 microcontroller as the brains in your project, but want more features than are present on a vanilla Raspberry Pi Pico 2? Pimoroni Pico boards are souped up dev boards, with all the tasty extras baked in 🍪\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePimoroni Pico LiPo 2 XL 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\u003eIt's got \u003cstrong\u003eonboard LiPo\/LiIon battery management\u003c\/strong\u003e - the inbuilt charging circuitry means charging your battery is as easy as plugging your board in via USB. There's two indicator LEDs connected to the battery circuit to keep you informed of on\/off state and charging status and it's compatible with any of our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/lipo-battery-pack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLiPo\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/lithium-ion-battery-pack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLiIon\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/high-capacity-lithium-ion-battery-pack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehigh capacity LiPo\u003c\/a\u003e batteries. There's also a handy power button and a BOOT button, which can also be used as a user switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt'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), a \u003cstrong\u003eSP\/CE connector\u003c\/strong\u003e (for hooking up \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/sp-ce\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSPI\/serial breakouts\u003c\/a\u003e) and a \u003cstrong\u003edebug connector\u003c\/strong\u003e (for if you prefer to program using a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/raspberry-pi-debug-probe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSWD debugger\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨Pico LiPo 2 XL Wow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis XL W version is equipped with a Raspberry Pi Radio Module 2, which gives it (2.4 GHz) \u003cstrong\u003ewireless and Bluetooth connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e. To make this work without compromising on features we needed a few more pins, so we've taken the liberty of making this board a tad longer than a standard Pico (OK, 24mm) and used the RP2350B chip (the B stands for Big). In return for it taking up a little more room in your project, you get access to a mighty \u003cstrong\u003e40 exposed GPIO \u003c\/strong\u003e(spread over two 30 pin rows of headers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd prefer a similar board without the extended footprint, check out \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/pimoroni-pico-lipo-2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePimoroni Pico LiPo 2\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 0.5em; border: 2px solid green;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe current batch uses the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elatest A4 stepping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of RP2350 🎉\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eRaspberry Pi Radio Module 2 provides 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMCP73831 charger with 215mA charging current (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/MCP73831-Family-Data-Sheet-DS20001984H.pdf?v=1618417794\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXB6096I2S battery protector (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/XB6096I2S.pdf?v=1618418020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e)\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 I2C breakouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSP\/CE connector for attaching SPI\/serial breakouts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 pin debug connector (JST-SH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch for basic input (doubles up as DFU select on boot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower, charging and user LED indicators\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\u003e2-pole JST PH battery connector, with polarity marked on the board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo rows of 30 pins, exposing 40 GPIO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi Pico add-ons, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/pico-lipo-2-xl-w-4.jpg?v=1752855872\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esort of\u003c\/a\u003e. Be sure to attach them towards the USB end of the board!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatteries, cables and headers are not included. \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you're shopping for long pin headers, we'd suggest picking up \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/break-away-headers?variant=7351054081\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etwo of these\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinout and Schematic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/ppico_lipo_2_xl_w_pinout_diagram.png?v=1747918618\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/ppico_lipo_2_xl_w_pinout_diagram.png?v=1747917942\"\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\/ppico_lipo_2_xl_w_pinout_diagram.pdf?v=1747918617\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload a printable PDF version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/Pimoroni_Pico_LiPo_2_XL_W_Schematic.pdf?v=1747918059\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're new to working with RP2350 boards we'd recommend starting with our custom MicroPython build, which includes support for our breakouts and Pico add-ons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pico-lipo\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePico LiPo MicroPython firmware and examples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/tree\/main\/micropython\/examples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython examples for add-ons and breakouts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnecting Breakouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePico Lipo 2 XL W 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 rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible?variant=31910609813587\" 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 rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"products\/8-pin-jst-sh-cable-sp-ce?variant=41908359725139\" 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 href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/qw-st\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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 rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico#breakouts\" 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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️\u003c\/strong\u003e You should only use Pimoroni Pico LiPo 2 XL W with LiPo or LiIon batteries, and you should make sure that any project involving LiPos is sufficiently protected from being dented, bent, punctured or crushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: approx 77mm x 21mm x 10mm (L x W x H, including connectors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe user LED is wired to WL_GPIO0 of the Radio Module 2 (RM2).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs well as being useful for putting your Pico LiPo 2 into bootloader mode, you can also use the BOOT button as a user button. It's wired to GP30 and active low. This pin is also exposed on the right-hand header where it can be activated by connecting a switch between it and ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo of the ADC capable pins are wired to internal functions of the board: GP43 senses battery voltage, GP47 controls PSRAM access. If your project does not use these functions but needs these pins, then cut the traces on the underside of the board labelled \"BtS Cut\" and \"PSRAM Cut\".\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVBus Sense is wired to WL_GPIO2 of the Radio Module 2 (RM2).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor uses requiring very low power draw, the power LED can be disconnected by cutting the trace on the rear of the board labelled with a LED symbol, near the USB-C end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor high power draw uses over 800mA, the battery protector can be bypassed by soldering the trace labelled \"+1A Mode\". Make sure your battery can safely deliver this amount of current before doing this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\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":55447911006587,"sku":"PIM776","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/pimoroni-pico-lipo-2-xl-w.jpg?v=1752840549"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/collections\/sp-ce.oembed","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}