{"product_id":"raspberry-pi-pico-original-dual-core-arm-cortex-m0-microcontroller","title":"Raspberry Pi Pico - Original - Dual-Core ARM Cortex-M0+ Microcontroller","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico - Original RP2040 Microcontroller Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raspberry Pi Pico is a compact, high-performance microcontroller board built on the RP2040 chip. Designed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, it features a dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ processor running at up to 133 MHz. With 264 KB SRAM and 2 MB on-board flash, it provides ample resources for embedded projects, from basic LED control to advanced sensor data processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrocontroller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi RP2040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Cortex-M0+ @ 133 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e264 KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlash Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 MB (on-board QSPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPIO Pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 multi-function digital I\/O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgrammable I\/O (PIO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 state machines for custom protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-pi-4-retro-gaming-console\"\u003eRetro gaming console using MicroPython or C++\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnvironmental monitoring station with temperature\/humidity sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHome automation hub controlling lights and relays\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRobotics project with motor drivers and encoders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks with any 3.3V logic system and is breadboard-friendly. Compatible with most I2C, SPI, and UART sensors. Easily pairs with Arduino shields using level shifters. Supports USB power and programming, with drag-and-drop firmware updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a Micro-USB cable for power and data; the on-board LDO regulates input to 3.3V. GPIO pins can source up to 4 mA each, total chip current limit is 50 mA. For higher loads, use transistors or drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component is sourced from verified suppliers and tested for compatibility before listing. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. Ships from Bengaluru in 3-5 days. If defective on arrival, replace within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this compatible with Arduino shields?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany Arduino shields work if you use level shifters because the Pico uses 3.3V logic. Some 5V shields may require additional circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it support Raspberry Pi OS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the Pico is a microcontroller, not a full computer. It runs MicroPython, C\/C++, or other RTOS environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it for machine learning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers, you can run small ML models for tasks like keyword spotting or gesture recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compoden-handoff\" style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:16px;background:#f0f4ff;border-left:4px solid #2B4D8F;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#1A3560;\"\u003e📦 Free Setup Handoff Document Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;color:#333;\"\u003eEvery Compoden order includes a free setup handoff document — step-by-step instructions to get your component working within minutes. Download it via QR code on your package. 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