Anonymous
Mar 21, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best budget dev board
Used this for my final year project. It handled all my logic requirements and the community support is amazing. Definitely buying more for future builds.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Processor | RP2040 Dual-Core ARM Cortex-M0+ |
| Clock Speed | Up to 133 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2MB On-board QSPI Flash |
| SRAM | 264KB Internal SRAM |
| GPIO Pins | 21 Multi-function GPIO Pins |
| USB Interface | USB 1.1 Host and Device Support |
| Programming Languages | MicroPython, C, C++, CircuitPython |
| Dimensions | 21mm x 17mm x 3.5mm |
| Weight | Approx. 3 grams |
| Connector Type | Pre-soldered Castellated Holes |
Anonymous
Mar 21, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best budget dev board
Used this for my final year project. It handled all my logic requirements and the community support is amazing. Definitely buying more for future builds.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent value for money
I bought five of these for a student robotics kit. They perform just as well as more expensive boards. The PIO state machines are a game changer for timing critical tasks.
Anonymous
Mar 13, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great learning tool
As someone new to microcontrollers, this was easy to set up with MicroPython. Documentation is plentiful online. Only wish it came with a header pre-soldered.
Anonymous
Mar 12, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for compact projects
This board is incredibly small yet powerful. I used it for a wearable project and the size was perfect. The dual-core processor handles multitasking smoothly.
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Tiny but mighty
Don't let the size fool you. This thing packs a punch. I'm running a sensor array and Bluetooth communication without any lag. Highly recommended.
Anonymous
Mar 04, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid performance
Good board for prototyping. The castellation holes make it easy to integrate into custom PCBs later. Flash speed is decent for most applications.
Q: What is the maximum voltage for the GPIO pins?
A: The GPIO pins operate at 3.3V logic levels. Please ensure not to exceed this voltage to avoid damaging the processor.
Q: Can I power this board via the USB port?
A: Yes, the board can be powered directly through the micro-USB port, which also provides data connectivity for programming.
Q: Does this board come with headers pre-soldered?
A: No, this specific model comes with castellated holes only. You will need to solder your own headers if required for your project.
Q: How much storage space is available for user code?
A: The board has 2MB of flash memory. After accounting for the firmware and file system overhead, you typically have around 1.5MB available for user code and data.
Q: Is this compatible with Arduino IDE?
A: Yes, the RP2040 is supported in the Arduino IDE. You will need to install the appropriate board manager package for the RP2040 architecture.