MonkMakes Controller for Raspberry Pi Pico

The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 is a faster, more capable microcontroller board powered by the RP2350 chip. Featuring dual-core performance, expanded memory and built-in USB support, it’s the perfect choice for beginners, makers and classroom projects.

The Raspberry Pi Pico W, also with pre-soldered headers, allows users to easily add wireless connectivity to builds and IoT projects. The board has been pre-fitted with a pre-soldered 40-way header connector, for greater ease of use in hobbyist and industrial applications.

At the heart of this microcontroller is RP2040, a Raspberry Pi-designed chip. The Raspberry Pi Pico, it's; small, fast, highly affordable, and incredibly versatile. Brought to you by the same team that delivered the Raspberry Pi computer. The powerful, Pi-designed, RP2040 Dual ARM Cortex-M0+ @ 133MHz chip features 256KB internal RAM. This is paired with 2MB of onboard QSPI Flash memory for code and data storage. The board is fully loaded with the hardware and flexible I/O options that make it perfect for beginners and experts alike.

Unlike the Raspberry Pi computers, like the Raspberry Pi 4, the pico has no operating system. Instead, the board is programmed to do only the tasks that are required of it in the project it will be used for. It can be programmed with the C/C++ SDK or with MicroPython. Code on your Desktop Computer/Pi and then transfer via USB to the Pico.

The Raspberry Pi Pico W, also with pre-soldered headers, allows users to easily add wireless connectivity to projects. This makes it perfect for wirelessly controlled builds and IoT projects.

On-board single-band 2.4GHz wireless interfaces (802.11n) via Infineon CYW43439 wireless chip. With WPA3 & soft access point supporting up to 4 clients.

The Raspberry Pi Pico board is a new cutting-edge microcontroller that features the Pi-designed ARM-based dual-core RP2040 chip.

The RP2040 is a Dual ARM Cortex-M0+ @ 133MHz chip.

256kB on-chip SRAM.

Support for up to 16MB of off-chip Flash memory.

Pre-soldered header pins so no user soldering is required.

Micro USB port, power and data (USB 1.1 with device and host support).

Drag & drop programming via USB.

Low-power sleep and dormant modes.

Accurate clock and timer on-chip.

Temperature sensor.

Accelerated floating-point libraries on-chip.

Flexible IO, including; 26 multi-function GPIO pins, 2 × SPI, 2 × I2C, 2 × UART, 3 × 12-bit ADC, 16 × controllable PWM channels.

8 × Programmable I/O (PIO) state machines for custom peripheral support.

Code it with C/C++ SDK or with MicroPython.

The Pico W is supplied with pre-soldered header pins that are compatible with breadboards and standard jumper wires.

Note:A USB cable is NOT supplied. One is available separately here

The Pico 2 WH is a compact and powerful microcontroller board designed for easy wireless development. With built-in Wi-Fi and factory-soldered headers, it's ready to use straight out of the box, no soldering required. Whether you're building an Internet of Things (IoT) project, learning to code with MicroPython or C/C++, or creating a custom embedded system, this board is a flexible and beginner-friendly option.

Dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ processor

2MB onboard flash memory

Integrated 2.4GHz wireless support

Pre-soldered headers for plug-and-play use

USB connection for power and programming

26 multi-function GPIO pins including I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, and ADC

Compact size ideal for breadboard use

Works with multiple programming environments

The perfect introduction to electronics and coding with Raspberry Pi Pico. The ElecFreaks Raspberry Pi Pico Starter Kit includes everything you need to start learning circuits, programming, and sensor control through hands-on projects.

The ElecFreaks Raspberry Pi Pico Starter Kit is an excellent entry point for anyone beginning their journey with microcontrollers and coding. Designed around the Raspberry Pi Pico, this kit includes a wide selection of electronic components, sensors, and modules to help users learn programming, circuit building, and automation concepts through fun, practical experiments.

It’s ideal for classrooms, STEM clubs, and individual learners who want to explore the possibilities of physical computing. The kit supports coding in MicroPython and C/C++, and comes with comprehensive online tutorials and example projects from ElecFreaks.


Please note: The Raspberry Pi Pico board is not included with this kit Example Projects:

Blinking LED

Temperature and light detection

Motion alarm system

Simple games and interactive circuits

This 1M White Anti-Tangle USB Type-A to Micro-B USB Noodle cable is a flat type USB cable. The new flat design means that the cable resists tangling, ensuring that when it is taken out of where it is stored it's tangle free and ready to go.

This USB cable is compatible with the BBC micro:bit and can be used with the newer LilyPad boards.

Features:

1m length cable.

Anti tangle design.

Micro-B USB 5-pin port.

USB 2.0 Type A port.

Can be used with the BBC micro:bit.

Can be used with the newer LilyPad boards.

Contents: 1 x 1M White Anti-Tangle USB Type-A to Micro-B USB Cable.

Dimensions:

Cable Length: 1m.

USB Type A Head Length: 28mm.

USB Type A Head Width: 15mm.

USB Micro-B Head Length: 23mm.

USB Micro-B Head Width: 11mm.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Micro:Bit

3xAA Covered Battery Holder with built-in on/off power switch and Leads. Supplied with 150mm colour coded flying leads. Features a sliding cover for easy access to battery compartment. Case is hard plastic and is resistant to sudden impacts and vibrations. Ideal in any project kit requiring AA battery power.

Features:

On/off power switch.

Holds 3 x AA batteries.

Sliding case for easy access.

150mm colour coded flying leads

Case resistant to sudden impacts and vibrations.

Contents:

1 x 3xAA Covered Battery Holder with Switch and Leads.

Dimensions:

Length: 69mm.

Width: 48mm.

Height: 20mm.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Micro:Bit

4xAA Covered Battery Holder with built-in on/off power switch and leads. Supplied with 150mm colour coded flying leads. Features a sliding cover for easy access to battery compartment. Case is hard plastic and is resistant to sudden impacts and vibrations. Ideal in any project kit requiring AA battery power.

Note: this product does not have the JST connector to connect to the micro:bit

Features:

On/off power switch.

Holds 4 x AA batteries.

Sliding case for easy access.

150mm colour coded flying leads

Case resistant to sudden impacts and vibrations.

Contents:

1 x 4xAA Covered Battery Holder with Switch and Leads.

Dimensions:

Length: 68mm.

Width: 65mm.

Height: 19mm.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Micro:Bit

A board for prototyping circuits. Components and wires can be placed into the board and the circuit built and tested without soldering.

Multiple boards can be interconnected.

This board has 830 tie points.

Model number: PBU202

Size: 164mm x 54mm

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Micro:Bit

These 100 packs of CR25 0.25W carbon film resistors have a +/- tolerance of 5%. All of the available resistors are in EIA standard colour coding.

The resistors are supplied taped together and then rolled. The resistors are spaced 5mm apart on the roll.

Features:

All varieties are CR25 0.25W carbon film resistors.

Colour bands are EIA standard colour coding.

The tolerance is +/- 5%.

They are taped and rolled with a 5mm spacing.

They are supplied as packs of 100.

Contains:

1 x 100 Packs Of CR25 0.25W Carbon Film Resistors.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Micro:Bit

This 90RPM in-line geared TT hobby motor is a great cost-effective solution for adding some movement to your buggy/robot builds. It can be used with our matching wheels and with our motor driver boards, such as our Motor Driver Board for Raspberry Pi Pico and the Compact Motor Driver Board for the BBC micro:bit, to name just two. Note: when using a microcontroller, do not drive these motors directly with the microcontroller, always use them in conjunction with a motor driver board.

Despite their low price point, these brightly coloured 120:1 motors are quite durable and are likely to last through multiple builds with ease.

Although there is a gearbox between the motor and the shaft, there are no rotary encoders. When connected to an appropriate motor driver, like the two listed above, you get forwards/backwards/stop. Simple yet effective. With 2 motors connected to a motor driver, you can also have directional control by turning off one motor and not the other. As is sometimes the case with servos and motors, there can be some small RPM differences between motors which can be overcome when coding, a little trial end error and the odd pause is usually all it takes.

These hobby motors have an operating voltage of between 3V and 6V, with 4.5V being nominal. This makes them suitable for powering with batteries. At 4.5V, they have a speed of 90RPM no-load and 72RPM at load. Torque at the nominal 4.5V is 0.3Kg/cm and they have a stall torque rating of 1.4Kg/cm. See Datasheet for more information.

Note:When using a microcontroller, do not attempt to drive these motors directly with the microcontroller, always use them in conjunction with a motor driver board.

Features:

A cost-effective movement solution for your buggy/robot builds.

Use in conjunction with a microcontroller, motor driver board, and wheels.

A simple yet durable design with a ratio of 120:1.

They are rated for an operating voltage of between 3V and 6v, with 4.5V being nominal.

They can be powered with batteries.

At 4.5V, they have a speed of 90RPM no-load and 72RPM at load.

Torque at the nominal 4.5V is 0.3Kg/cm and they have a stall torque rating of 1.4Kg/cm

Decoratively coloured!

Contents:

1 x In-Line Geared TT Hobby Motor.

Dimensions:

Length: 64.2mm.

Width: 22.5mm.

Height: 18.8mm.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Micro:Bit