SPIDER Automation Raspberry Pi Pico Starter Kit | RP2040 Board with Headers & USB Cable
Description
SPIDER Automation Raspberry Pi Pico Starter Bundle is designed to let you jump straight into coding and hardware tinkering without hunting for separate accessories. By bundling the popular Raspberry Pi Pico with pre-soldered header pins and a matching 50cm micro-USB cable, this package ensures you have everything needed to power up and program your device right out of the box.
At the core of the board is the custom RP2040 microcontroller chip engineered by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. It combines a flexible dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ processor, 264KB of high-performance SRAM, and 2MB of onboard QSPI flash memory. Featuring 26 multi-function GPIO pins, versatile hardware interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, and PWM, plus 8 programmable I/O (PIO) state machines, it handles everything from basic LED blink projects to complex industrial automation mockups.
Key Features
- All-in-One Development Bundle: Comes complete with the official Raspberry Pi Pico, pre-soldered male header pins, and a 50cm micro-USB cable.
- RP2040 Microcontroller Architecture: Built around a custom dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ processor running up to 133 MHz.
- Robust Onboard Memory: Features 264KB of on-chip SRAM and 2MB of onboard QSPI flash memory.
- Extensive I/O Interfaces: Provides 26 multi-function GPIO pins, 3 analog 12-bit ADC channels, 2 × UART, 2 × SPI, and 2 × I2C interfaces.
- Controllable PWM Channels: 16 independent PWM channels for precise motor control, dimming, and signal generation.
- Unique Programmable I/O: 8 × PIO state machines enabling custom peripheral support and protocol emulation.
- Simple Mass Storage Programming: Drag-and-drop firmware flashing over USB without needing external hardware programmers.
Benefits
- Zero Assembly Hassle: Pre-soldered headers mean no soldering iron is required to start prototyping on breadboards.
- Immediate Connectivity: Included 50cm micro-USB cable provides instant connection to your PC for power and code uploading.
- Dual-Language Support: Fully compatible with beginner-friendly MicroPython and powerful C/C++ programming workflows.
- High Cost-Performance Ratio: Enterprise-grade micro-controller capabilities delivered at an accessible budget price point.
Applications
- STEM Learning & Coding Education: The ideal hardware platform for students learning electronics, logic design, and Python programming.
- IoT Sensor Networks: Interfacing with environmental sensors, displays, and wireless modules for smart home data gathering.
- Robotics & Motion Control: Controlling DC motors, servo drives, and actuators using hardware PWM channels.
- Prototyping & Proof of Concept: Rapidly building functional prototypes for custom electronics before PCB manufacturing.
Package Includes
- 1 x Raspberry Pi Pico Microcontroller Board (with Pre-Soldered Header Pins)
- 1 x Micro-USB Data & Power Cable (50 cm length)
- 1 x Header Pins Set (Pre-installed)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Raspberry Pi Pico Kit Range |
| Item / Board Type | Microcontroller Development Board Kit with Cable & Headers |
| Model Order Code / SKU | Raspberry Pi Pico Bundle / SKU-SPIDER-RPI-PICO-KIT |
| Core Microcontroller Chip | RP2040 Designed by Raspberry Pi Foundation |
| Processor Architecture | Dual-Core ARM Cortex-M0+ 32-bit processor |
| System Clock Speed | Flexible clock running up to 133 MHz (On-chip PLL) |
| On-Chip SRAM Memory | 264 KB multi-bank high-performance SRAM |
| Onboard Flash Storage | 2 MB QSPI Flash Memory |
| Operating Voltage Input | 1.8V to 5.5V DC (via VSYS pin or USB input) |
| General Purpose I/O (GPIO) | 26 Multi-function 3.3V GPIO Pins |
| Analog-to-Digital Converter | 3 × 12-bit ADC channels |
| Communication Interfaces | 2 × UART, 2 × I2C, 2 × SPI interfaces |
| PWM & Control Channels | 16 × Controllable PWM channels |
| Programmable I/O (PIO) | 8 × PIO State Machines for custom peripherals |
| Connectivity & Programming | Micro-USB 1.1 (Device and Host support) with drag-and-drop UF2 flashing |
| Included Cable Specs | 50 cm Micro-USB Data and Charging Cable |
| Product Net Weight | Approx. 18 grams (Kit total) |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.18 kg |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 8 cm × 4 cm × 1 cm |
