{"product_id":"kit-pi-pico-rp2040-custom-pcb","title":"Pi Pico RP2040 Custom PCB","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRP2040 Custom PCB Kit – Solder Your Own Pico-Compatible Board with USB-C and Full I\/O\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-21\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reflow soldering QFN packages \u0026amp; PCB assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlace a 0.4 mm pitch RP2040 QFN chip by hand, drag-solder it into a custom PCB, then populate the through-hole components that turn it into a fully functional microcontroller board. This isn't a pre-assembled module you drop into a breadboard — it’s the bare PCB, the exact IC from the Raspberry Pi Pico, the passives, a USB‑C connector, and everything you need to build a compact, programmable RP2040 system that works straight away with the Arduino IDE or MicroPython.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll create a standalone RP2040 development board with a modern USB‑C port for power and data, a tactile reset button, a user\/program button, an on‑board LED on GPIO25, and a dedicated I2C breakout header. The finished board runs C\/C++ SDK firmware or MicroPython exactly like a commercial Pico, but with a form factor and silkscreen you soldered yourself — ideal for embedding into a project that needs a minimal‑footprint controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrag‑solder a 0.4 mm pitch QFN56 package without hot air, using flux and a fine‑tipped iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuild a crystal oscillator circuit and connect external flash to an RP2040 exactly as the reference design specifies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTest and debug a custom USB‑C bootloader interface, verify enumeration, and upload firmware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTranslate schematic pages into a physical board and avoid common assembly pitfalls like solder bridges and tombstoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRP2040 QFN Chip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12MHz Crystal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW25Q16 Flash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10µF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27Ω Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom PCB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoldering Iron Fine Tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolder Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlux Pen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part against the RP2040 datasheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system, exact BOM matched to the PCB footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging, possibly fried chips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance and a known‑good design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced hobbyists who have already assembled through‑hole kits and want to step into QFN soldering. B.Tech ECE\/EEE students at IITs, NITs, VIT, and BITS Pilani who need real PCB‑assembly experience on their transcript. Teams preparing for Smart India Hackathon who must build robust custom hardware fast. CBSE Class 11‑12 students in ATL Tinkering Labs who have mastered basic soldering and crave a genuine engineering challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eI’ve only soldered through‑hole before. Can I really hand‑solder a QFN?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The custom PCB includes elongated pads and solder‑mask dams to minimize bridging. Our AI companion walks you through the drag‑soldering technique with close‑up video guidance, and you can practice on the spare pads before committing. With the included flux pen and fine solder wire, most builders achieve success on their first attempt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if my board doesn’t show up as a USB drive after soldering?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst, the AI companion will help you run a visual inspection for bridges, check the crystal connection, and verify the USB‑C connector orientation. If needed, you can send photos via WhatsApp and an engineer will guide you through reflowing the RP2040 or replacing the flash chip. We stand behind the design and all components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this board exactly like a Raspberry Pi Pico?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Once assembled, the board behaves identically—the bootloader button lets you enter mass‑storage mode, and you can program it with C\/C++ SDK or MicroPython. The USB‑C port provides more robust connectivity than micro‑USB, and the I2C header makes it easy to attach sensors without splitting a breadboard rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it repairable if I make a mistake?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the board uses a full‑size QFN footprint with extended pads, you can often clean up bridges with the flux pen and a fresh swipe of the iron. If a passive part is damaged, the kit includes extra 100nF capacitors and resistors beyond the exact count so you have spares. 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