Product Details
Cytron's Maker Pi Pico Base Board is a must - have for your Raspberry Pi Pico projects. It comes with a much - desired Reset button and provides easy access to all GPIO pins on two 20 - pin headers, clearly labeled. Each GPIO pin has an LED indicator, making code testing and troubleshooting a breeze. The board's bottom features a detailed pinout diagram showing each pin's function. This compact yet powerful board is the perfect centerpiece for your STEAM and robotics projects. You can simply use jumper wires or cables to connect various sensors and output modules, expanding its capabilities. The Maker Pi Pico Base Board supports programming in CircuitPython, MicroPython, and C/C++. Just connect it to any computer (including Raspberry Pi SBC) via USB and drag - and - drop the program file to upload. It works right out of the box with no soldering required (though you may need to solder headers onto your Pi Pico). Key features include access to all Raspberry Pi Pico pins, LED indicators on all GPIO pins, 3 programmable push buttons (GP20 - 22), 1 NeoPixel LED (GP28), 1 Piezo buzzer (GP18), 1 3.5mm stereo audio jack (GP18 - 19), 1 Micro SD card slot (GP10 - 15), 1 ESP - 01 socket (GP16 - 17), and 6 Grove ports (you can use our Grove -> Stemma QT cable to connect to Qwiic/QT sensors). Note: Raspberry Pi Pico is not included, but we do have it in stock in our shop.
Using the Maker Pi Pico Base Board is super easy. First, if your Raspberry Pi Pico doesn't have headers soldered, you'll need to do that. Once that's done, place your Pi Pico on the base board. You can start connecting sensors and output modules to the base board using jumper wires or cables. For programming, connect the board to your computer via USB. Then, simply drag and drop the program file written in CircuitPython, MicroPython, or C/C++ onto the board. When you're testing your code, the LED indicators on the GPIO pins will help you see what's going on. The three programmable push buttons can be used to add interactive features to your projects. The NeoPixel LED, Piezo buzzer, and audio jack offer great ways to add multimedia elements. You can also use the Micro SD card slot for data storage and the ESP - 01 socket for wireless connectivity. With the Grove ports, you can easily connect a variety of sensors. Just remember, the Raspberry Pi Pico itself is not included. To keep your board in good shape, avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and moisture. If it gets dirty, you can use a dry cloth to gently wipe it down.
