Contents
Projects
PicoVoiceVoice alienation and sound effects with the Raspberry Pi Pico
Navigation with Vibration Feedback
POV Display
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) with the Raspberry Pi Pico
Wi-Fi with the Raspberry Pi Pico
'Hello World' from the Raspberry Pi Pico and RP2040A look at the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s first microcontroller
Simple On-Off Temperature Controller with Raspberry Pi HAT
Multitasking with the Raspberry PiShowcase: a traffic lights controller
The Raspberry Pi Ruler GadgetFun with a time-of-flight sensor
Raspberry Pi Buffer Board (Mk. 1)Never blow up the I/O again
FM radio with RDSA top HAT project for the Raspberry Pi
LoRa with the Raspberry Pi PicoFun with MicroPython!
Tutorials
Qt for the Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Pico Programmingwith MicroPython and Thonny
Raspberry Pi Full StackRPi and RF24 at the heart of a sensor network
Raspberry Pi Bash Command Cheat Sheet
Community
Java on the Raspberry PiAn interview with Frank Delporte
Reviews
Introducing the New Raspberry Pi Pico W, H, and WH
Secure Boot Solution for Raspberry PiRetrofit security at a reasonable price
Review: SmartPi – Smart Meter Extension for Raspberry Pi
Review: The Enviro+ Raspberry Pi HATMeasuring environmental data with Raspberry Pi and the HAT Enviro+
Review: Meet the Raspberry Pi 4All new but still good?
Raspberry Pi Gets a Fast 3.5' Touch DisplayMore power at no extra charge
Book Launch: Raspberry Pi for Radio Amateurs
A Fast-Lane Ride From Concept to Project
The core of the book explains the use of the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W running the Python programming language, always in simple terms and backed by many tested and working example projects. On part of the reader, familiarity with the Python programming language and some experience with one of the Raspberry Pi computers will prove helpful. Although previous electronics experience is not required, some knowledge of basic electronics is beneficial, especially when venturing out to modify the projects for your own applications.
Over 30 tested and working hardware-based projects are given in the book, covering the use of Wi-Fi, communication with smartphones and with a Raspberry Pi Pico W computer. Additionally, there are Bluetooth projects including elementary communication with smartphones and with the popular Arduino Uno. Both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are key features of the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W.
Some of the topics covered in the book are:
Raspberry Pi OS installation on an SD card
Python program creation and execution on the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
Software-only examples of Python running on the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
Hardware-based projects including LCD and Sense HAT interfacing
UDP and TCP Wi-Fi based projects for smartphone communication
UDP-based project for Raspberry Pi Pico W communication
Flask-based webserver project
Cloud storage of captured temperature, humidity, and pressure data
TFT projects
Node-RED projects
Interfacing to Alexa
MQTT projects
Bluetooth-based projects for smartphone and Arduino Uno communications
The Raspberry Pi 45 W USB-C Power Supply is an ideal choice for powering USB-C-compatible Raspberry Pi products. It is particularly suitable for Raspberry Pi 5 users looking to operate high-power peripherals such as hard drives and SSDs.
Delivering up to 5.1 V/5 A, it supports USB PD (Power Delivery) negotiation, allowing the Raspberry Pi 5 to select the optimal power profile automatically. This capability enables the Raspberry Pi 5 to increase the USB current limit from the default 600 mA to 1.6 A, providing additional power for peripherals connected via its four USB-A ports.
Thanks to its comprehensive range of built-in power profiles, the Raspberry Pi 45 W USB-C Power Supply is also an excellent option for powering third-party PD-compatible devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Available profiles include 9.0 V/5.0 A, 12.0 V/3.75 A, 15.0 V/3.0 A, and 20.0 V/2.25 A, all delivering a maximum of 45 W.
Specifications
Input
100-240 V AC
Output
5.1 V/5.0 A, 9.0 V/5.0 A, 12.0 V/3.75 A, 15.0 V/3.0 A, 20.0 V/2.25 A (Power Delivery)
Connector
USB-C
Cable
1.5 m, 17AWG (white)
Region
EU
Downloads
Datasheet
The Raspberry Pi Bumper is a snap-on silicone cover that protects the bottom and edges of the Raspberry Pi 5.
Features
One-piece flexible silicone rubber bumper
Enables easy access to the power button
Mounting holes remain accessible underneath the bumper
Downloads
Datasheet
The FLIRC Raspberry Pi Zero Case is compatible with Raspberry Pi Zero W and the newer Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W.
The design of the FLIRC Zero Case is based on the original FLIRC case. As with the original, the aluminum housing serves as protection and, thanks to the contact point on the processor, as a passive cooler. Ideal for silent operation.
In addition to a normal cover that encloses and protects the Raspberry Pi Zero, there is a second cover that allows access to the GPIO pins through a small opening.
The case consists of two parts. It has a standard base featuring a cut-out to allow access to the GPIO, and a choice of three lids: a plain lid, a GPIO lid (allowing access to the GPIO from above), and a camera lid (which, when used with the short camera cable supplied, allows the Raspberry Pi Camera or Camera Noir to be fitted neatly inside it).
Included
1x base
3x lids (plain, GPIO, camera)
1x short camera cable
4x rubber feet
The DiP-Pi PIoT is an Advanced Powered, WiFi connectivity System with sensors embedded interfaces that cover most of possible needs for IoT application based on Raspberry Pi Pico. It can supply the system with up to 1.5 A @ 4.8 V delivered from 6-18 VDC on various powering schemes like Cars, Industrial plant etc., additionally to original micro-USB of the Raspberry Pi Pico. It supports LiPo or Li-Ion Battery with Automatic Charger as also automatic switching from cable powering to battery powering or reverse (UPS functionality) when cable powering lost. Extended Powering Source (EPR) is protected with PPTC Resettable fuse, Reverse Polarity, as also ESD.
The DiP-Pi PIoT contains Raspberry Pi Pico embedded RESET button as also ON/OFF Slide Switch that is acting on all powering sources (USB, EPR or Battery). User can monitor (via Raspberry Pi Pico A/D pins) battery level and EPR Level with PICO’s A/D converters. Both A/D inputs are bridged with 0402 resistors (0 OHM) therefore if for any reason user needs to use those Pico pins for their own application can be easy removed. The charger is automatically charging connected battery (if used) but in addition user can switch charger ON/OFF if their application needs it.
DiP-Pi PIoT can be used for cable powered IoT systems, but also for pure Battery Powered System with ON/OFF. Each powering source status is indicated by separate informative LEDs (VBUS, VSYS, VEPR, CHGR, V3V3).
User can use any capacity of LiPo or Li-Ion type; however, must take care to use PCB protected batteries with max discharge current allowed of 2 A. The embedded battery charger is set to charge battery with 240 mA current. This current is set by resistor so if user need more/less can himself to change it. The DiP-Pi PIoT is also equipped with WiFi ESP8266 Clone module with embedded antenna. This feature open a wide range of IoT applications based on it.
In Addition to all above features DiP-Pi PIoT is equipped with embedded 1-wire, DHT11/22 sensors, and micro–SD Card interfaces. Combination of the extended powering, battery, and sensors interfaces make the DiP-Pi PIoT ideal for IoT applications like data logger, plants monitoring, refrigerators monitoring etc.
DiP-Pi PIoT is supported with plenty of ready to use examples written in Micro Python or C/C++.
Specifications
General
Dimensions 21 x 51 mm
Raspberry Pi Pico pinout compatible
Independent Informative LEDs (VBUS, VSYS, VEPR, CHGR, V3V3)
Raspberry Pi Pico RESET Button
ON/OFF Slide Switch acting on all powering sources (USB, EPR, Battery)
External Powering 6-18 VDC (Cars, Industrial Applications etc.)
External Power (6-18 VDC) Level Monitoring
Battery Level Monitoring
Inverse Polarity Protection
PPTC Fuse Protection
ESD Protection
Automatic Battery Charger (for PCB protected LiPo, Li-Ion – 2 A Max) Automatic/User Control
Automatic Switch from Cable Powering to Battery Powering and reverse (UPS Functionality)
Various powering schemes can be used at the same time with USB Powering, External Powering and Battery Powering
1.5 A @ 4.8 V Buck Converter on EPR
Embedded 3.3 V @ 600 mA LDO
ESP8266 Clone WiFi Connectivity
ESP8266 Firmware Upload Switch
Embedded 1-wire Interface
Embedded DHT-11/22 Interface
Powering Options
Raspberry Pi Pico micro-USB (via VBUS)
External Powering 6-18 V (via dedicated Socket – 3.4/1.3 mm)
External Battery
Supported Battery Types
LiPo with protection PCB max current 2A
Li-Ion with protection PCB max current 2A
Embedded Peripherals and Interfaces
Embedded 1-wire interface
Embedded DHT-11/22 Interface
Micro SD Card Socket
Programmer Interface
Standard Raspberry Pi Pico C/C++
Standard Raspberry Pi Pico Micro Python
Case Compatibility
DiP-Pi Plexi-Cut Case
System Monitoring
Battery Level via Raspberry Pi Pico ADC0 (GP26)
EPR Level via Raspberry Pi Pico ADC1 (GP27)
Informative LEDs
VB (VUSB)
VS (VSYS)
VE (VEPR)
CH (VCHR)
V3 (V3V3)
System Protection
Direct Raspberry Pi Pico Hardware Reset Button
ESD Protection on EPR
Reverse Polarity Protection on EPR
PPTC 500 mA @ 18 V fuse on EPR
EPR/LDO Over Temperature protection
EPR/LDO Over Current protection
System Design
Designed and Simulated with PDA Analyzer with one of the most advanced CAD/CAM Tools – Altium Designer
Industrial Originated
PCB Construction
2 ozcopper PCB manufactured for proper high current supply and cooling
6 mils track/6 mils gap technology 2 layers PCB
PCB Surface Finishing – Immersion Gold
Multi-layer Copper Thermal Pipes for increased System Thermal Response and better passive cooling
Downloads
Datasheet
Manual
The Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera offers higher resolution (12 megapixels, compared to 8 megapixels), and sensitivity (approximately 50% greater area per pixel for improved low-light performance) than the existing Camera Module v2, and is designed to work with interchangeable lenses in both C and CS Mount form factors. Other lens form factors can be accommodated using third-party lens adapters.
Specifications
Sensor
Sony IMX477R stacked, back-illuminated sensor12.3 megapixels7.9 mm sensor diagonal1.55 x 1.55 μm pixel size
Output
RAW12/10/8, COMP8
Back focus
Adjustable (12.5–22.4 mm)
Lens standards
CS MountC Mount (C/CS adapter included)
IR cut filter
Integrated
Ribbon cable length
200 mm
Tripod mount
1/4”-20
Included
1x Circuit board carrying a Sony IMX477 sensor
1x FPC cable for connection to a Raspberry Pi
1x Milled aluminium lens mount with integrated tripod mount and focus adjustment ring
1x C/CS Mount adapter
Required
C/CS Mount Lens
Thanks to its I²C capabilities, this PWM HAT saves the Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins, allowing you to use them for other purposes. The Servo pHAT also adds a serial terminal connection, which will allow you to bring up a Raspberry Pi without having to hook it up to a monitor and keyboard. We have provided a Qwiic connector for easy interfacing with the I²C bus using the Qwiic system and a 4-pin header to connect to the Sphero RVR. Power to the SparkFun Servo pHAT can be supplied through a USB-C connector. This will power either the servo motors only or power the servo motors and the Raspberry Pi that is connected to the HAT. We switched to USB-C to allow you to bring more current to your servos than ever before. This USB-C connector can also hook up the Pi via serial port connection to avoid having to use a monitor and keyboard for setting up the Pi. To supply power only to the servo power rail (and not the Pi's 5V power rail), you need to cut a small trace on the isolation jumper. Doing this allows you to drive heavier loads coming from multiple or larger servos. We've even added power protection circuits to the design to avoid damage to power sources. Each of this pHAT's 16 servo motor pin headers has been spaced out to the standard 3-pin servo pinout (ground, 5V, signal) to make it easier to attach your servo motors. The Servo pHAT is the same size and form factor as a Raspberry Pi Zero and Zero W, but it can also operate with a regular Raspberry Pi. Features 16 PWM channels, controllable over I²C Qwiic connector 4-pin RVR header for connection to Sphero RVR USB-C connector 40-pin GPIO header for connection to Raspberry Pi CH340C USB Serial SOIC16 Updated logic level conversion circuitry Power protection circuits
Build robust, intelligent machines that combine Raspberry Pi computing power with LEGO components.
The Raspberry Pi Build HAT provides four connectors for LEGO Technic motors and sensors from the SPIKE Portfolio. The available sensors include a distance sensor, a color sensor, and a versatile force sensor. The angular motors come in a range of sizes and include integrated encoders that can be queried to find their position.
The Build HAT fits all Raspberry Pi computers with a 40-pin GPIO header, including – with the addition of a ribbon cable or other extension device — Raspberry Pi 400. Connected LEGO Technic devices can easily be controlled in Python, alongside standard Raspberry Pi accessories such as a camera module.
Features
Controls up to 4 motors and sensors
Powers the Raspberry Pi (when used with a suitable external PSU)
Easy to use from Python on the Raspberry Pi
Can you use the SparkFun Top pHAT to prototype machine learning on your Raspberry Pi 4, NVIDIA Jetson, Google Coral or another single-board computer? Indubitably! The SparkFun Top pHAT supports machine learning interactions, including voice control with onboard microphones & speaker, graphical display for camera control feedback, and uninhibited access to the RPi camera connector. Additionally, you can use the programmable buttons, joystick, and RGB LED for user-defined I/O, dynamic system interaction, or system status displays.
Can you use it as an interface to introduce your project to the SparkFun Qwiic ecosystem? Indeed! In addition to all the previous features, we have also included a Qwiic connector to allow easy integration over I²C. Billions of combinations of Qwiic-enabled boards are available to you to expand upon the capabilities of the SparkFun Top pHAT.
With all the I/O interaction on this board and the lack of soldering needed to get up and running, the SparkFun Top pHAT is the fundamental machine learning add-on for Raspberry Pi or any 2x20 GPIO SBC!
Features
A Raspberry Pi pHAT that focuses on user interaction with an SBC/RPi.
Support for machine learning interactions
Voice control (microphones, speaker)
Graphical display on 2.4' colour TFT
Two Programmable buttons for user-defined I/O
Programmable Joystick – for dynamic/interaction with the system (GUI menus, robot driving).
Programmable RGB LEDs – for system status, display.
Does not inhibit access to RPi camera or display connector
On/Off switch for RPi.
Supports access to the SparkFun Qwiic ecosystem
Intended to be at the top of a pHAT stack - no pins for stacking on top of this board. It’s the Top pHAT!
Unlike other Raspberry Pi boards, the Raspberry Pi Pico does not have a built-in video output. However, thanks to programmable IO (PIO) and this Pico DVI Sock, it is possible to add a DVI video output to the Raspberry Pi Pico!
The Pico DVI Sock was developed by Luke Wren, a Raspberry Pi engineer, in his spare time. He has published the design online under a CC0 license, so everybody can build the hardware from his provided files.
The physical video interface of the Pico DVI Sock is an HDMI connector, but it outputs a DVI signal. Historically, HDMI is a successor to DVI – so DVI signals can be simply transmitted using HDMI. Simple passive adapters allow you to connect HDMI cables to a DVI port.
The DVI Sock can be soldered to one end of the Raspberry Pi Pico. Thanks to the castellated edges of the Pico, soldering is very easy. Let your creativity run wild with an additional digital video output on the Pico.
Here are some suggestions / possible project ideas:
Mini game console based on the Raspberry Pi Pico
Output of measurement values on a monitor
