{"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":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/pimoroni-pico-lipo-2.jpg?v=1752835009","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/pimoroni-pico-lipo-2","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}