{"product_id":"yukon","title":"Pimoroni Yukon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA high-power modular robotics and engineering platform, built around RP2040 and designed to drive the most ambitious robots, props and devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Do-Everything Board 🦾\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYukon is a standalone controller that can be equipped with up to six \u003cstrong\u003einterchangeable modules\u003c\/strong\u003e capable of driving high-powered hardware - this is made possible by the unique pin capabilities of Raspberry Pi's multitalented RP2040 chip. This flexibility means you can drive many unique combinations of \u003cstrong\u003emotors, servos, steppers, speakers, LED strips and more\u003c\/strong\u003e, all from a single Yukon host!*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure Yukon creations are adventure proof, each module is screwed down to ensure a solid mechanical and electrical connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssembling Yukon 🚧\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig electronic projects can often involve a lot of soldering, splicing and other complicated assembly techniques, but not with Yukon! The host board and modules use \u003cstrong\u003esolderless connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e wherever possible so it's fast and friction-free to get started, and simple to swap out components if you need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowering Yukon ⚡\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplying external power to Yukon is easy thanks to its chunky XT30 connector, which enables you to attach 2 to 4 cell Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries (or any other source from 5V to 17V) to deliver \u003cstrong\u003eup to 15A continuous\u003c\/strong\u003e for your high-power projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn e-Fuse with switchable output is included to protect from accidental overvoltage and overcurrent events, along with internal sensors for monitoring voltage, current, and temperature whilst your programs run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProgramming Yukon 💾\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYukon is supported by a \u003cstrong\u003ecomprehensive MicroPython library\u003c\/strong\u003e with a whopping 50 (!) examples showing how to use the individual features of the board and all of its modules. There are also fully fledged showcase examples to show you how Yukon can be used to build a remote-controlled rover, spider tank, and pen plotter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by RP2040 (Dual Arm Cortex M0+ running at up to 133MHz with 264kB of SRAM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x slots for high power modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE-Fuse with switchable output (40A overcurrent and 18V overvoltage protection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXT30 connector for V+ and logic power (5 to 17V, 15A continuous)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C for programming and logic power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower on-off button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x user buttons (one of which also acts as BOOTSEL for entering DFU mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x power and 2 x user LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Qw\/ST connectors for attaching breakouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal voltage in, voltage out, current, and temperature sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpopulated header for attaching \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/collections\/breakout-garden\"\u003eBreakout Garden\u003c\/a\u003e boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpopulated expansion headers for wiring up external buttons and extra IO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soldering required (unless you want to use the Breakout Garden or expansion headers).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM2 screws for attaching modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber feet 🐾\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/yukon\"\u003eMicroPython firmware and library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYukon modules and other components are sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYukon Make Anything! Kit Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy a Yukon host (plus screws and feet) on its own, or as part of the fully-featured Yukon Make Anything! Kit, which sets you up with all the tools to make a bunch of cool stuff. It includes \u003cstrong\u003esix different modules\u003c\/strong\u003e for driving a diverse range of hardware, plus a \u003cstrong\u003eselection of useful cables\u003c\/strong\u003e for feeding your Yukon power and data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYukon Host (plus screws and feet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Motor \/ Bipolar Stepper Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuad Servo [Regulated] Module \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Strip Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Amp Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Switched Power Output Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProto Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-A to USB-C cable for programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose wire to XT30 cable for power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXT60 to XT30 cable for power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e...all packed up neatly in a reusable Pirate-brand Loot Box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYukon Modules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomise Yukon to suit almost any project with our range of addon modules. You can populate your Yukon with a full load-out right away, or start with a few modules and expand as your project grows. There's also a proto module, for if you want to add a custom module like a buzzer or a potentiometer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/big-motor-encoder-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBig Motor + Encoder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/dual-motor-bipolar-stepper-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDual Motor \/ Bipolar Stepper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/quad-servo-module-for-yukon?variant=41187321479251\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuad Servo [Regulated]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/quad-servo-module-for-yukon?variant=41187321446483\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuad Servo [Direct]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/serial-servo-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSerial Bus Servo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutput\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAudio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/bench-power-module-for-yukon\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/bench-power-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBench Power [Step-down DAC]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/dual-switched-power-output-module-for-yukon\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/dual-switched-power-output-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDual Switched Power Output\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/audio-amp-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/audio-amp-module-for-yukon\"\u003eAudio Amp [Mono]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommunication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/led-strip-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED Strip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/rm2-wireless-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRM2 Wireless\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototyping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/proto-module-for-yukon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinout and Schematic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/yukon_pinout_diagram.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/yukon_pinout_diagram_1024x1024.png?v=1700758442\"\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\/yukon_pinout_diagram.pdf?v=1700758554\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload a printable PDF version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/yukon_host_schematic.pdf?v=1701869757\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grabcad.com\/library\/pimoroni-yukon-with-modules-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3D model (community-contributed model, WIP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find Yukon documentation, code examples and MicroPython builds at the link below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/yukon\"\u003eMicroPython firmware and library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to program Yukon from an Android phone then you could try the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.smartphoneremote.androidscriptfree\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDroidScript\u003c\/a\u003e app, available on Google Play.  You'll need a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/usb-c-to-usb-c-cable\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSB-C cable\u003c\/a\u003e and a recent version of MicroPython firmware installed on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnecting Breakouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qw\/ST connectors on Yukon make it super easy to connect up \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pimoroni-2.myshopify.com\/collections\/qwiic\"\u003eQwiic\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pimoroni-2.myshopify.com\/collections\/stemma-qt\"\u003eSTEMMA QT\u003c\/a\u003e breakouts. If your breakout has a QW\/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pimoroni-2.myshopify.com\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\"\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreakout Garden breakouts that don't have a Qw\/ST connector can be connected using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pimoroni-2.myshopify.com\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\"\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH cable\u003c\/a\u003e plus a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pimoroni-2.myshopify.com\/products\/stemma-qt-qwiic-to-breakout-garden-adapter\"\u003eQw\/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor\u003c\/a\u003e. Want to use multiple Qw\/ST breakouts at the same time? Try \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pimoroni-2.myshopify.com\/products\/sparkfun-qwiic-multiport\"\u003ethis adaptor\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\"\u003eList of breakouts\u003c\/a\u003e currently compatible with our MicroPython build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 84mm x 67mm x 14mm (L x W x H). The mounting holes are M2.5 and 3mm in from each edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYukon has some extra broken out headers that adventurous makers might find useful (note that these are unpopulated and so will require soldering):\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl\u003c\/strong\u003e header for connecting up external on-off and user\/boot buttons, as well as an external power LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion\u003c\/strong\u003e header for connecting up external A and B user buttons, an LCD display (or use as GPIO), and SWD debugging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board's \u003cstrong\u003ecurrent draw\u003c\/strong\u003e when off is 2.05mA @ 5V and 3.25mA @ 17V. As such it is recommended to disconnect any battery pack if the project is not going to be used for a while, to avoid unnecessary draining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYukon comes with kapton tape on top of its 8 mounting posts. Remove these before installing any modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Some slot placement and combinations of modules may not be compatible due to shared pin functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout RP2040\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberry Pi's RP2040 microcontroller is a dual core ARM Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz. It bundles in 264kB of SRAM, 30 multifunction GPIO pins (including a four channel 12-bit ADC), a heap of standard peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, clocks, etc), and USB support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne very exciting feature of RP2040 is the programmable IOs which allow you to execute custom programs that can manipulate GPIO pins and transfer data between peripherals - they can offload tasks that require high data transfer rates or precise timing that traditionally would have required a lot of heavy lifting from the CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Yukon Host Only","offer_id":41185258111059,"sku":"PIM687","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yukon Starter Kit","offer_id":41185258143827,"sku":"PIM688","price":88.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/yukon-host-front.jpg?v=1701770369","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/yukon","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}