Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Low power consumption is real
Running this on a small battery pack for an outdoor weather station. The sleep modes on the new architecture are incredibly efficient. Highly recommended for portable builds.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | RP2350 (Dual-core Arm Cortex-M33) |
| Clock Speed | Up to 150 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 4MB On-board QSPI Flash |
| SRAM | 520KB |
| GPIO Pins | 26 Multi-function GPIO Pins |
| Connectivity | USB 1.1 Type-C Host/Device |
| Programming Languages | MicroPython, CircuitPython, C, C++ |
| Input Voltage | 1.8V to 5.5V DC |
| Dimensions | 51mm x 21mm |
| Weight | Approx. 4g |
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Low power consumption is real
Running this on a small battery pack for an outdoor weather station. The sleep modes on the new architecture are incredibly efficient. Highly recommended for portable builds.
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid choice for beginners
My first microcontroller board. It was easy to blink an LED, though I wish the starter guide included more C++ examples. Still, very happy with the purchase.
Anonymous
Mar 14, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for learning embedded systems
Bought this for my university robotics club. Setup with MicroPython was instant, and the documentation is excellent. Great value for the performance you get.
Anonymous
Mar 11, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Significant upgrade over the original Pico
The RP2350 chip is a beast compared to the RP2040. I'm running complex sensor fusion algorithms much smoother now. The extra SRAM is a game changer for my data logging projects.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great board, minor pinout confusion
Performance is top-notch and the USB-C port is very convenient. Just be careful if you are migrating old Pico projects; there are slight differences in some peripheral mappings.
Anonymous
Mar 04, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Handles emulation surprisingly well
I managed to get a GameBoy emulator running decently on this. The dual cores and higher clock speed make a huge difference for retro gaming projects.
Q: What is the maximum current draw per GPIO pin?
A: Each GPIO pin can source or sink up to 4mA safely, with an absolute maximum of 12mA. The total current drawn from all GPIO pins combined should not exceed 50mA.
Q: Does it support Wi-Fi or Bluetooth out of the box?
A: No, the Pico 2 does not have built-in wireless connectivity. You will need to attach an external module via UART, SPI, or I2C if your project requires Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Q: Can I program this using the Arduino IDE?
A: Absolutely. The RP2350 is supported by the Arduino core for Raspberry Pi RP2040/RP2350 boards. You just need to install the appropriate board package in your preferences.
Q: How do I enter bootloader mode manually?
A: To enter bootloader mode, hold down the BOOTSEL button while connecting the board to your computer via USB. The board will appear as a mass storage device for firmware dragging and dropping.
Q: Is this board compatible with existing Raspberry Pi Pico HATs?
A: Yes, the Pico 2 maintains the same form factor and most GPIO pinouts, so it is compatible with most existing Pico HATs. However, always check specific pin requirements for advanced peripherals.