Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good power efficiency
Running on battery power, this board lasts longer than expected. The only minor issue is that the onboard LED is quite bright at night, but that's easily solved in code.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Processor | Dual-core ARM Cortex-M33 @ 150MHz |
| Flash Memory | 4MB On-board QSPI Flash |
| SRAM | 520KB |
| Interface | USB Type-C (Data & Power) |
| GPIO Pins | 26 Multi-function GPIO pins |
| Programming Languages | MicroPython, CircuitPython, C, C++ |
| Dimensions | 51mm x 21mm |
| Weight | Approx. 9g |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V Logic, 5V USB Input |
| Debug Interface | SWD (Serial Wire Debug) |
Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good power efficiency
Running on battery power, this board lasts longer than expected. The only minor issue is that the onboard LED is quite bright at night, but that's easily solved in code.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect upgrade from the original Pico
The RP2350 chip offers a noticeable speed boost compared to the RP2040. The Type-C connector is a welcome addition, making cable management much easier in my projects. Highly recommended for embedded learning.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent for motor control projects
The PWM capabilities on this board are precise. I'm using it to drive stepper motors for a camera slider, and the performance is flawless. The compact size fits perfectly in the enclosure.
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid board, steep learning curve for beginners
Hardware is top-notch, but if you are new to MicroPython, expect to spend some time reading documentation. Once set up, it runs scripts very smoothly.
Anonymous
Mar 15, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best board for university projects
Bought this for my final year engineering project. The community support is huge, and finding libraries for sensors was incredibly easy. Fast shipping too!
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great value for industrial prototyping
We used these boards for a quick prototype in our control system testing. The stability is excellent, and the pinout compatibility with existing Pico shields saved us a lot of time.
Q: Does it support Wi-Fi or Bluetooth out of the box?
A: No, the RP2350-Zero does not have built-in wireless connectivity. However, you can easily add Wi-Fi or Bluetooth modules via the GPIO pins using UART or SPI interfaces.
Q: How do I enter Bootloader mode to flash new firmware?
A: Hold down the BOOTSEL button while connecting the board to your computer via USB. It will appear as a mass storage device where you can drag and drop your UF2 firmware file.
Q: Is this board compatible with existing Raspberry Pi Pico shields?
A: Yes, the Waveshare RP2350-Zero maintains the same form factor and pinout as the standard Raspberry Pi Pico, so most existing shields and headers will fit directly.
Q: What is the maximum input voltage for the VBUS pin?
A: The Type-C VBUS pin accepts standard 5V USB power. Do not exceed 5.5V to avoid damaging the onboard power regulation circuitry.
Q: Can I program this using the Arduino IDE?
A: Absolutely. You can install the RP2040/RP2350 board package in the Arduino IDE and upload sketches just like you would with an Arduino board.