Grove is an open-source, modulated, and ready-to-use toolset and takes a building block approach to assemble electronics. This Kit includes a Base Shield to which the various Grove modules can be connected both individually, or together in various combinations to create fun and exciting projects. All of the modules use a Grove connector, which connects each of the components to a Base Shield in just a few seconds. The Base Shield can then be mounted onto an Arduino UNO board and can be programmed using the Arduino IDE. Instructions for connecting and programming the different modules are also included in this kit. This kit was elaborated in collaboration with Seeed Studio and provides the Arduino community with the opportunity to build projects with minimal effort of both wiring and coding. This kit acts as a bridge to the world of Grove and provides a flexible way for Makers to extend their projects to include other complex Grove modules. The Kit comes includes access to an online platform with all the instructions required to plug, sketch and play with the different Grove Modules. Please note: This kit does not include the Arduino Uno board. Included 1 Base Shield that is designed to fit on top of an Arduino UNO board. It comes equipped with 16 grove connectors, which, when placed on top of the UNO, provides the functionality to various pins. It includes: 7x digital connections 4x analog connections 4x I²C connections 1x UART connection 10 Grove modules included can be connected to the base shield, either through the digital, analog, or I2C connectors on the shield. Let's take a quick look at them: The LED - a simple LED that can be turned ON or OFF, or dimmed. The button - pushbutton can either be in a HIGH or LOW state. The potentiometer - a variable resistor that increases or decreases resistance when turning its knob. The buzzer - a piezo speaker that is used to produce binary sounds. The light sensor - a photoresistor that reads light intensity. The sound sensor - a tiny microphone that measures sound vibrations. The air pressure sensor - reads air pressure, using the I²C protocol. The temperature sensor - reads temperature and humidity at the same time. The accelerometer - a sensor used for orientation, used for detecting movement. The OLED screen - a screen that values or messages can be printed to. 6 Grove cables allow you to easily connect the modules to the Base Shield without any soldering required. The Arduino Sensor Kit Library is a wrapper that contains links to other libraries related to certain modules such as the accelerometer, air pressure sensor, temperature sensor, and OLED display. This library provides easy-to-use APIs that will help you build a clear mental model of the concepts you will be using.
An easy way to hold parts to the bottom of a PCB while soldering
PartLift holds thru hole parts in place to free up your hands while you solder the legs. A simple but useful tool to go along with your Stickvise. The base pad is non-slip silicone foam, the body of the tool is ABS which provides very light spring tension to hold your part in place. The tip of the tool is made from high temperature silicone that withstands soldering temperatures without being damaged.
Features
PartLift holds thru hole parts in place during soldering
Use with a Stickvise or any low profile PCB holder
The tip is silicone that withstands soldering temperatures
The base pad is non-slip silicone foam
Specifications
Material
Silicone
Dimensions
109 x 40 x 40 mm
Weight
59 g
Based on the reference design by Raspberry Pi, our Pimoroni Pico VGA Demo Base is a great way to start experimenting with Raspberry Pi Pico/RP2040. It's the perfect way to demo of some of the fun things you can achieve with the RP2040 microcontroller such as generating a solid VGA output without taxing the CPU at all!
Amaze your friends by showing them you still own a D-sub cable!
Bask in the glory of 15-bit analog video!
Get teary eyed over the warm, authentic, RC filtered PWM audio!
This board will run the various video example programs that Raspberry Pi have put together to demonstrate features of the RP2040.Features
15-pin VGA (D-sub) connector
PCM5100A DAC for line out audio over I²S (datasheet)
PWM audio output
SD card slot
Reset button
Female headers to install your Raspberry Pi Pico
Three user-controllable switches
Rubber feet
Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico
No soldering required (as long as your Pico has header pins attached)
Programmable with C/C++
We've incorporated tinkering essentials like a mini breadboard, motor drivers, ADC inputs, a built in speaker, general purpose inputs/outputs, switches, and two Breakout Garden slots so you can add on a couple of breakouts.
We've also managed to fit in a vibrant 240x240 IPS LCD screen with four tactile buttons so you can easily monitor and control what your project is doing. It's all wrapped up in a nice, sturdy baseboard with a pleasingly compact footprint which won't involve nearly as many trailing wires as if you were experimenting with a traditional breadboard setup.
Our comprehensive MicroPython and C++ libraries will let you control every aspect of the board like a digital maestro. It's great for beginners and advanced users.
Features
Pico Explorer Base
Piezo speaker
1.54' IPS LCD screen (240x240)
Four user-controllable switches
Two Half-Bridge motor drivers (with over current indicator LED)
Easy access GPIO and ADC pin Headers
Two Breakout Garden I²C sockets
Mini breadboard
Rubber feet
Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico
No soldering required (as long as your Pico has header pins attached).
Dimensions: approx 117 x 63 x 20 mm (L x W x H, assembled)
C/C++ and MicroPython libraries
Schematic
Pico Breakout Garden Base sits underneath your Pico and lets you connect up to six of our extensive selection of Pimoroni breakouts to it. Whether it's environmental sensors so you can keep track of the temperature and humidity in your office, a whole host of little screens for important notifications and readouts, and, of course, LEDs. Scroll down for a list of breakouts that are currently compatible with our C++/MicroPython libraries!As well as a labelled landing area for your Pico, there's also a full set of broken out Pico connections, in case you need to attach even more sensors, wires, and circuitry. We've thrown in some rubber feet to keep the base nice and stable and to stop it from scratching your desk, or there are M2.5 mounting holes at the corners so that you can bolt it onto a solid surface if you prefer.The six sturdy black slots are edge connectors that connect the breakouts to the pins on your Pico. There's two slots for SPI breakouts, and four slots for I²C breakouts. Because I²C is a bus, you can use multiple I²C devices at the same time, providing they don't have the same I²C address (we've made sure that all of our breakouts have different addresses, and we print them on the back of the breakouts so they're easy to find).As well as being a handy way to add functionality to your Pico, Breakout Garden is also very useful for prototyping projects without the need for complicated wiring, soldering, or breadboards, and you can grow or change up your setup at any time.Features
Six sturdy edge-connector slots for breakouts
4x I²C slots (5 pins)
2x SPI slot (7 pins)
Landing area with female headers for Raspberry Pi Pico
0.1” pitch, 5 or 7 pin connectors
Broken-out pins
Reverse polarity protection (built into breakouts)
99% assembled – just need to stick on the feet!
Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico
This board is an all-digital conversion of Raspberry Pi's VGA reference design, great for if you want to start hacking on video and/or audio output from a Raspberry Pi Pico and piping it straight into a modern monitor.Features
HDMI connector
PCM5100A DAC for line out audio over I²S (datasheet)
SD card slot
Reset button
Socket headers to install your Raspberry Pi Pico
Three user-controllable switches
Rubber feet
Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico
No soldering required (as long as your Pico has header pins attached)
Programmable with C/C++
Note: Raspberry Pi Pico is not included. Your Pico will need to have pin headers soldered to it (with the pins pointing downwards) to attach to our add-on boards.Downloads
Schematic
GitHub
An upgraded jaw set that withstands direct contact with a soldering iron
Stickvise High Temperature PTFE Vise Jaws will withstand accidental contact with a soldering iron and will not melt. These are a great upgrade for your Stickvise.
Features
Made from PTFE with extremely high melting point
Withstands incidental contact with a soldering iron
This is the jaw plates only, does not include a Stickvise
Specifications
Material
Aluminum
Dimensions
73 x 53 x 3 mm
Weight
21 g
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