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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ is the final revision in the Raspberry Pi 3 range.
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
Raspberry Pi 400 Personal Computer Kit
Featuring a quad-core 64-bit processor, 4GB of RAM, wireless networking, dual-display output, and 4K video playback, as well as a 40-pin GPIO header, Raspberry Pi 400 is a powerful, easy-to-use computer built into a neat and portable keyboard.
It’s ideal for learning to code using the Raspberry Pi OS desktop environment and can also be used for a wide range of other activities such as surfing the web, creating and editing documents, watching videos and more!
Raspberry Pi 400UK, Unit Only
The Raspberry Pi 400 is a complete personal computer built into a compact keyboard!
The Pi400 is ideal for learning to code using the Raspberry Pi OS desktop environment and can also be used for a wide range of other activities such as surfing the web, creating and editing documents, watching videos and more!
KSA-15E-051300HK official Power Supply, UK UCON 00978
The official Raspberry Pi USB-C power supply is designed to power the latest Raspberry Pi 4 Model B computers, which were released in June 2019. Featuring a captive USB-C cable, the power supply is available in four different models to suit different international power sockets, and in two colours, white and black.
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Retro Gaming Kit
Our great value Raspberry Pi 4 Retro Gaming Kit is the best way to create your very own retro gaming console and includes everything you need (minus games – see below).
With everything in one box, you can be up and running in a matter of minutes. Just connect a screen, plug in the controllers, load your own game files (ROMs) and start shooting down 8-bit aliens with your friends!
Raspberry Pi Pico
The Raspberry Pi Pico is an entirely new type of microcontroller from Raspberry Pi. Small, cheap and flexible – it’s great for learning to code with MicroPython!
This is the standard Raspberry Pi Pico – which comes without any headers fitted. You can also purchase our pre-soldered Raspberry Pi Pico here .
Whether you’re looking to learn about the MicroPython programming language, take your first steps in physical computing or want to build a hardware project, the Raspberry Pi Pico – and its amazing community – will support you every step of the way. We also have a great range of accessories for the Pico too!
Essential Raspberry Pi Pico Kit
Looking to get the most out of your Raspberry Pi Pico ? Look no further!
Our excellent value Raspberry Pi Pico Essentials Kit provides a tin full of all the essential accessories you’ll need for your Pico projects.
Note: Pico not included – this is an accessories kit only.
Argon ONE V2 Raspberry Pi 4 Case
New V2 version with full-size HDMI ports and built-in infrared receiver!
The Argon ONE Case is one of our best-selling Raspberry Pi 4 cases – and it just got even better with the new V2 version, which now features full-size HDMI ports and a built-in infrared receiver.
Argon IR Remote for Argon ONE V2 and M.2 Cases
The Argon40 IR remote is the ultimate media centre accessory for owners of the Argon ONE V2 and Argon ONE M.2 cases for the Raspberry Pi!
This stylish remote feels great in the hand works out of the box with the Argon ONE V2 and Argon ONE M.2 to control power on and off, and with a simple software installation, you can take advantage of the full remote button set with Raspberry Pi OS or LibreELEC (Kodi)!
Raspberry Pi PoE+ HAT
The Raspberry Pi PoE+ HAT is a new version of the original Raspberry Pi PoE HAT, now with 5V 4A output for the most demanding Raspberry Pi applications! It is designed to replace the original PoE HAT in all new and existing designs and meets all requirements of the IEEE 802.3af (802.3at Type 1) specifications.
Raspberry Pi Camera V2 NOIR
The camera works with all models of Raspberry Pi 1, 2, 3 and 4. It can be accessed through the MMAL and V4L APIs, and there are numerous third-party libraries built for it, including the Picamera Python library. See the Getting Started with Picamera resource to learn how to use it.
SDSDQAD-016G, 16GB uSD Card un-programmed
Product description
Providing you the high capacity to meet the needs of today’s business professional. Whether you are stuck in an airport or taking a taxi to your next big pitch, SanDisk mobile memory cards enable you to meet deadlines by plugging your files directly into most phones with a microSD card slot, providing convenience and reliability. Class 4 Speed performance rating.
RPI Official Case for Pi4 (Red/White)
Specifications
The official Raspberry Pi case for Raspberry Pi 4
Raspberry Pi Keyboard UK (Red/Whit
Specification:
Keyboard & hub
• 79-key keyboard (78-key keyboard for US model, 83-key keyboard for
Japanese model)
• Three USB 2.0 type A ports for powering other peripherals
• Automatic keyboard language detection
• USB type A to micro USB type B cable included for connection
to compatible computer
• Weight: 269g (376g including packaging)
• Dimensions: 284.80mm 121.61mm × 20.34mm
• (330mm × 130mm × 28mm including packaging)
THE OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI BEGINNERS GUIDE 4TH EDITION
252 pages of essential information:
OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI 4 DESKTOP KIT ONLY
SPECIFICATIONS
The Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop kit is supplied with:
OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI 4 DESKTOP KIT WITH BOARD
SPECIFICATIONS
The Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop kit is supplied with:
Case Fan & heatsink for Raspberry Pi 4 Case
Fitting instructions
1 Remove any SD card, then put your Raspberry Pi into the lower half (base)
of the case. Take care to align the mounting holes in the corners with the
bumps in the case.
2 Insert the fan into the upper half (lid) of the case, with the green label facing
away from the lid. Push gently but firmly so that the two tabs on the fan
housing click neatly into place inside the tabs on the lid. The slightly curved
edge of the housing should be flush with the underside of the lid.
3 If you are also fitting the heatsink, remove the backing paper from the
self-adhesive pad on the base of the heatsink, position it centrally over the
processor, and gently press it into position.
4 Connect the three leads from the fan to the Raspberry Pi 4’s GPIO pins, as
shown in the table and diagram below. Take care to connect each lead to the
correct pin.
Lead Colour GPIO pin
5v RED 4
Ground BLACK 6
GPIO 14 BLUE 8
5 Fit the lid of the case onto the base.
WARNINGS
• This product should only be used in conjunction with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B and the official Raspberry
Pi 4 Case.
• This product should be operated in a well-ventilated environment and the case should not be covered.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid malfunction or damage to this product, please observe the following:
• Do not expose to water or moisture, or place on a conductive surface whilst in operation.
• Do not expose to heat from any external source; the Raspberry Pi Case Fan is designed for reliable
operation at normal ambient temperatures.
• Take care whilst handling to avoid mechanical or electrical damage to the fan and connectors.
• Avoid handling the fan whilst it is powered.
PICO PROTO
Your Pico will need to have male headers soldered to it (with the pins pointing downwards) to attach to our add-on boards.
Features
Interstate 75 – RGB LED Matrix Driver
LED matrix panels and cables are sold separately, check out the extras tab for some options!
Software
Because it’s a RP2040 board, Interstate 75 is firmware agnostic! You can program it with C/C++, MicroPython or CircuitPython.
Our C++/MicroPython libraries contain some spiffy HUB75 drivers that use RP2040’s PIO state machines and DMA to minimise CPU usage and maximise luscious, 10-bit gamma corrected colour depth.
You’ll get best performance using C++, but if you’re a beginner we’d recommend using our batteries included MicroPython build for ease of getting started.
You can also use CircuitPython on your Interstate 75! Because CircuitPython drivers are designed to work on a bunch of different microcontrollers you won’t get the fancy RP2040-architecture specific tweaks that you’ll find in our library, but you will get access to Adafruit’s mighty DisplayIO library which makes it super easy to display all sorts of different kinds of text, draw shapes and display images.
Please note that some less-common varieties of 64×64 panels, like ones that use the FM6126A chip, are not currently supported in CircuitPython.
Connecting Breakouts
If your breakout has a QW/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable, or you can easily connect any of our I2C Breakout Garden breakouts with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable coupled with a Qw/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor.
You can find a list of which breakouts are currently compatible with our C++/MicroPython build in the most recent release notes.
We’ve also broken out a bunch of useful I2C pins, analog pins and debug pins along the side of the board so you can solder things like breakouts or analog potentiometers directly to them.
About RP2040
Raspberry Pi’s RP2040 microcontroller is a dual core ARM Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz. It bundles in 264kB of SRAM, 30 multifunction GPIO pins (including a four channel 12-bit ADC), a heap of standard peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, clocks, etc), and USB support.
One very exciting feature of RP2040 is the programmable IOs which allow you to execute custom programs that can manipulate GPIO pins and transfer data between peripherals – they can offload tasks that require high data transfer rates or precise timing that traditionally would have required a lot of heavy lifting from the CPU.
BME280 BREAKOUT-TEMPERATURE,PRESSURE HUMIDITY SENSOR)
Features
Kit includes
We’ve designed this breakout board so that you can solder on the piece of right angle female header and pop it straight onto the bottom left 5 pins on your Raspberry Pi’s GPIO header (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9). The right angle header also has the advantage of positioning the breakout away from the Pi’s CPU so as to minimise radiated heat.
Software
We’ve put together a Python library for using the BME280 sensor with a Raspberry Pi, with handy functions to read all of the values, and a few nice little examples.
You can also use this breakout with Raspberry Pi Pico and other RP2040 boards, using C++ or Pirate brand MicroPython or CircuitPython.
Notes
BME688 4-IN-1 QUALITY BREAKOUT(GAS TEMPERATURE,PRESSURE, HUMIDITY))
Features
Kit includes
We’ve designed this breakout board so that you can solder on the piece of right angle female header and pop it straight onto the bottom left 5 pins on your Raspberry Pi’s GPIO header (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9). The right angle header also has the advantage of positioning the breakout away from the Pi’s CPU so as to minimise radiated heat.
Software
Bosch provide a C library,for this sensor, but we’ve also updated our BME680 Python library (with a quick and painless one-line-installer) to work with the BME688, making it straightforward to combine it with our other boards (why not use a Blinkt! or Unicorn pHAT to visualise air quality in real time?)
You can also use this breakout with Raspberry Pi Pico and other RP2040 boards, using C++ or Pirate brand MicroPython.
Notes
PLASMA 2040
Features
LED strip and connectors are sold separately, check out the extras tab for some options!
Getting Started
Plasma 2040 is firmware agnostic! You can program it with C/C++ or MicroPython in the same way as you would a Raspberry Pi Pico. You can find (lots) more information on how to do that (as well as download links for the firmware/SDK) on the RP2040 landing page. You can find documentation for our MicroPython Plasma module here.
You can also use CircuitPython on your Plasma 2040! CircuitPython is an easy to use, well-established ecosystem with lots of example code and drivers for interfacing with different kinds of hardware. Click here to download the CircuitPython firmware for Plasma 2040 and click here for a getting started guide.
Click here for a beginner friendly tutorial that covers how to hook up different kinds of LEDs to Plasma 2040 and how to use it to build a simple busy light. It includes both MicroPython and CircuitPython code!
Connecting Breakouts
If your breakout has a QW/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable, or you can easily connect any of our I2C breakouts with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable coupled with a Qw/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor.
You can find a list of which breakouts are currently compatible with our C++/MicroPython build here.
We’ve also broken out a set of I2C pins, analog pins and debug pins so you can solder things like breakouts or analog potentiometers directly to them (or solder on a strip of header and plug the whole shebang into a breadboard).
Notes
About RP2040
Raspberry Pi’s RP2040 microcontroller is a dual core ARM Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz. It bundles in 264kB of SRAM, 30 multifunction GPIO pins (including a four channel 12-bit ADC), a heap of standard peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, clocks, etc), and USB support.
One very exciting feature of RP2040 is the programmable IOs which allow you to execute custom programs that can manipulate GPIO pins and transfer data between peripherals – they can offload tasks that require high data transfer rates or precise timing that traditionally would have required a lot of heavy lifting from the CPU.
TINY 2040-2MB
Features
Getting Started
Tiny 2040 is firmware agnostic! You can program it with C/C++ or MicroPython in the same way as you would a Raspberry Pi Pico, though you’ll need to bear in mind that it has a reduced number of pins. You can find (lots) more information on how to do that (as well as download links for the firmware/SDK) on the RP2040 landing page.
You can also use CircuitPython on your Tiny 2040! CircuitPython is an easy to use, well-established ecosystem with lots of example code and drivers for interfacing with different kinds of hardware.
Notes
About RP2040
Raspberry Pi’s RP2040 microcontroller is a dual core ARM Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz. It bundles in 264kB of SRAM, 30 multifunction GPIO pins (including a four channel 12-bit ADC), a heap of standard peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, clocks, etc), and USB support.
One very exciting feature of RP2040 is the programmable IOs which allow you to execute custom programs that can manipulate GPIO pins and transfer data between peripherals – they can offload tasks that require high data transfer rates or precise timing that traditionally would have required a lot of heavy lifting from the CPU.
BADGER 2040-BADGER+ACCESSORY KIT
Badger + Accessory Kit includes
Software
Because it’s a RP2040 board, Badger 2040 is firmware agnostic! You can program it with C/C++, MicroPython or CircuitPython.
Our C++/MicroPython libraries contain some nifty software tweaks to let you get the most out of your Badger. You’ll get best performance using C++, but if you’re a beginner we’d recommend using our batteries included MicroPython build for ease of getting started.
You can also use CircuitPython on your Badger 2040. CircuitPython drivers are designed to work on a bunch of different microcontrollers so you won’t get the fancy RP2040-architecture specific tweaks that you’ll find in our library, but you will get access to all the nice conveniences of Adafruit’s ecosystem.
Connecting Breakouts
If your breakout has a QW/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable, or you can easily connect any of our I2C Breakout Garden breakouts with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable coupled with a Qw/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor.
Printables
Want to protect Badger from knocks and scrapes? Check out these nifty 3D printable cases and enclosures!
Notes
BADGER 2040-BADGER ONLY
RP2040 x e Ink®
We’re big fans of electronic paper at Pirate HQ – it makes for a lovely, crisp, high contrast display that’s readable even in bright sunlight and it doesn’t squirt unnecessary blue light into your environs like LCDs do. It’s also ultra low power (EPD displays only consume power while they’re refreshing), and the images on the display stick around for a really long time whilst the display is unpowered.
Using a RP2040 chip means we can drive the hardware in fun, experimental, low level ways. We’ve written custom drivers for the EPD display that prioritise low power consumption whilst enabling lightning fast refresh rates.
Features
BLINKT
Features
Software
Our Blinkt! Python library will have you blasting out rainbows in two shakes of a unicorn’s tail! There’s a stack of examples too, from binary clocks to cheerlights and flickering candles to Larson scanners!
Notes
We featured Blinkt! on a special episode of Bilge Tank where we tried to come up with as many different code examples as possible in one morning.
RV3028 REAL TIME CLOCK (RTC) BREAKOUT
An ultra-low-power ( ~100 nA), highly accurate real-time clock breakout. The RV3028 RTC breakout is perfect for adding timekeeping to your project and, thanks to the tiny on-board battery, it’ll keep time when your device is powered off. Like all the best timepieces, it’s Swiss-made!
Raspberry Pi 7″ touchscreen display
Specification
Raspberry Pi OS provides touchscreen drivers with support for ten-finger touch and an on-screen keyboard, giving you full functionality without the need to connect a keyboard or mouse.
The 800 x 480 display connects to Raspberry Pi via an adapter board that handles power and signal conversion. Only two connections to your Raspberry Pi are required: power from the GPIO port, and a ribbon cable that connects to the DSI port on all Raspberry Pi computers except for the Raspberry Pi Zero line.
Display size (diagonal): 7 inches
Display format: 800 (RGB) × 480 pixels
Active area: 154.08mm × 85.92mm
Touch panel: True multi-touch capacitive touch panel with up to 10 points of absolute
Surface treatment: Anti-glare
Colour configuration: RGB-stripe
Backlight type: LED B/L
THE OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI BEGINNERS GUIDE 4TH EDITION
252 pages of essential information:
OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI 4 DESKTOP KIT ONLY
SPECIFICATIONS
The Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop kit is supplied with:
OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI 4 DESKTOP KIT WITH BOARD
SPECIFICATIONS
The Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop kit is supplied with:
Case Fan & heatsink for Raspberry Pi 4 Case
Fitting instructions
1 Remove any SD card, then put your Raspberry Pi into the lower half (base)
of the case. Take care to align the mounting holes in the corners with the
bumps in the case.
2 Insert the fan into the upper half (lid) of the case, with the green label facing
away from the lid. Push gently but firmly so that the two tabs on the fan
housing click neatly into place inside the tabs on the lid. The slightly curved
edge of the housing should be flush with the underside of the lid.
3 If you are also fitting the heatsink, remove the backing paper from the
self-adhesive pad on the base of the heatsink, position it centrally over the
processor, and gently press it into position.
4 Connect the three leads from the fan to the Raspberry Pi 4’s GPIO pins, as
shown in the table and diagram below. Take care to connect each lead to the
correct pin.
Lead Colour GPIO pin
5v RED 4
Ground BLACK 6
GPIO 14 BLUE 8
5 Fit the lid of the case onto the base.
WARNINGS
• This product should only be used in conjunction with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B and the official Raspberry
Pi 4 Case.
• This product should be operated in a well-ventilated environment and the case should not be covered.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid malfunction or damage to this product, please observe the following:
• Do not expose to water or moisture, or place on a conductive surface whilst in operation.
• Do not expose to heat from any external source; the Raspberry Pi Case Fan is designed for reliable
operation at normal ambient temperatures.
• Take care whilst handling to avoid mechanical or electrical damage to the fan and connectors.
• Avoid handling the fan whilst it is powered.
PICO PROTO
Your Pico will need to have male headers soldered to it (with the pins pointing downwards) to attach to our add-on boards.
Features
Interstate 75 – RGB LED Matrix Driver
LED matrix panels and cables are sold separately, check out the extras tab for some options!
Software
Because it’s a RP2040 board, Interstate 75 is firmware agnostic! You can program it with C/C++, MicroPython or CircuitPython.
Our C++/MicroPython libraries contain some spiffy HUB75 drivers that use RP2040’s PIO state machines and DMA to minimise CPU usage and maximise luscious, 10-bit gamma corrected colour depth.
You’ll get best performance using C++, but if you’re a beginner we’d recommend using our batteries included MicroPython build for ease of getting started.
You can also use CircuitPython on your Interstate 75! Because CircuitPython drivers are designed to work on a bunch of different microcontrollers you won’t get the fancy RP2040-architecture specific tweaks that you’ll find in our library, but you will get access to Adafruit’s mighty DisplayIO library which makes it super easy to display all sorts of different kinds of text, draw shapes and display images.
Please note that some less-common varieties of 64×64 panels, like ones that use the FM6126A chip, are not currently supported in CircuitPython.
Connecting Breakouts
If your breakout has a QW/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable, or you can easily connect any of our I2C Breakout Garden breakouts with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable coupled with a Qw/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor.
You can find a list of which breakouts are currently compatible with our C++/MicroPython build in the most recent release notes.
We’ve also broken out a bunch of useful I2C pins, analog pins and debug pins along the side of the board so you can solder things like breakouts or analog potentiometers directly to them.
About RP2040
Raspberry Pi’s RP2040 microcontroller is a dual core ARM Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz. It bundles in 264kB of SRAM, 30 multifunction GPIO pins (including a four channel 12-bit ADC), a heap of standard peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, clocks, etc), and USB support.
One very exciting feature of RP2040 is the programmable IOs which allow you to execute custom programs that can manipulate GPIO pins and transfer data between peripherals – they can offload tasks that require high data transfer rates or precise timing that traditionally would have required a lot of heavy lifting from the CPU.
BME280 BREAKOUT-TEMPERATURE,PRESSURE HUMIDITY SENSOR)
Features
Kit includes
We’ve designed this breakout board so that you can solder on the piece of right angle female header and pop it straight onto the bottom left 5 pins on your Raspberry Pi’s GPIO header (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9). The right angle header also has the advantage of positioning the breakout away from the Pi’s CPU so as to minimise radiated heat.
Software
We’ve put together a Python library for using the BME280 sensor with a Raspberry Pi, with handy functions to read all of the values, and a few nice little examples.
You can also use this breakout with Raspberry Pi Pico and other RP2040 boards, using C++ or Pirate brand MicroPython or CircuitPython.
Notes
BME688 4-IN-1 QUALITY BREAKOUT(GAS TEMPERATURE,PRESSURE, HUMIDITY))
Features
Kit includes
We’ve designed this breakout board so that you can solder on the piece of right angle female header and pop it straight onto the bottom left 5 pins on your Raspberry Pi’s GPIO header (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9). The right angle header also has the advantage of positioning the breakout away from the Pi’s CPU so as to minimise radiated heat.
Software
Bosch provide a C library,for this sensor, but we’ve also updated our BME680 Python library (with a quick and painless one-line-installer) to work with the BME688, making it straightforward to combine it with our other boards (why not use a Blinkt! or Unicorn pHAT to visualise air quality in real time?)
You can also use this breakout with Raspberry Pi Pico and other RP2040 boards, using C++ or Pirate brand MicroPython.
Notes
PLASMA 2040
Features
LED strip and connectors are sold separately, check out the extras tab for some options!
Getting Started
Plasma 2040 is firmware agnostic! You can program it with C/C++ or MicroPython in the same way as you would a Raspberry Pi Pico. You can find (lots) more information on how to do that (as well as download links for the firmware/SDK) on the RP2040 landing page. You can find documentation for our MicroPython Plasma module here.
You can also use CircuitPython on your Plasma 2040! CircuitPython is an easy to use, well-established ecosystem with lots of example code and drivers for interfacing with different kinds of hardware. Click here to download the CircuitPython firmware for Plasma 2040 and click here for a getting started guide.
Click here for a beginner friendly tutorial that covers how to hook up different kinds of LEDs to Plasma 2040 and how to use it to build a simple busy light. It includes both MicroPython and CircuitPython code!
Connecting Breakouts
If your breakout has a QW/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable, or you can easily connect any of our I2C breakouts with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable coupled with a Qw/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor.
You can find a list of which breakouts are currently compatible with our C++/MicroPython build here.
We’ve also broken out a set of I2C pins, analog pins and debug pins so you can solder things like breakouts or analog potentiometers directly to them (or solder on a strip of header and plug the whole shebang into a breadboard).
Notes
About RP2040
Raspberry Pi’s RP2040 microcontroller is a dual core ARM Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz. It bundles in 264kB of SRAM, 30 multifunction GPIO pins (including a four channel 12-bit ADC), a heap of standard peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, clocks, etc), and USB support.
One very exciting feature of RP2040 is the programmable IOs which allow you to execute custom programs that can manipulate GPIO pins and transfer data between peripherals – they can offload tasks that require high data transfer rates or precise timing that traditionally would have required a lot of heavy lifting from the CPU.
TINY 2040-2MB
Features
Getting Started
Tiny 2040 is firmware agnostic! You can program it with C/C++ or MicroPython in the same way as you would a Raspberry Pi Pico, though you’ll need to bear in mind that it has a reduced number of pins. You can find (lots) more information on how to do that (as well as download links for the firmware/SDK) on the RP2040 landing page.
You can also use CircuitPython on your Tiny 2040! CircuitPython is an easy to use, well-established ecosystem with lots of example code and drivers for interfacing with different kinds of hardware.
Notes
About RP2040
Raspberry Pi’s RP2040 microcontroller is a dual core ARM Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz. It bundles in 264kB of SRAM, 30 multifunction GPIO pins (including a four channel 12-bit ADC), a heap of standard peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, clocks, etc), and USB support.
One very exciting feature of RP2040 is the programmable IOs which allow you to execute custom programs that can manipulate GPIO pins and transfer data between peripherals – they can offload tasks that require high data transfer rates or precise timing that traditionally would have required a lot of heavy lifting from the CPU.
BADGER 2040-BADGER+ACCESSORY KIT
Badger + Accessory Kit includes
Software
Because it’s a RP2040 board, Badger 2040 is firmware agnostic! You can program it with C/C++, MicroPython or CircuitPython.
Our C++/MicroPython libraries contain some nifty software tweaks to let you get the most out of your Badger. You’ll get best performance using C++, but if you’re a beginner we’d recommend using our batteries included MicroPython build for ease of getting started.
You can also use CircuitPython on your Badger 2040. CircuitPython drivers are designed to work on a bunch of different microcontrollers so you won’t get the fancy RP2040-architecture specific tweaks that you’ll find in our library, but you will get access to all the nice conveniences of Adafruit’s ecosystem.
Connecting Breakouts
If your breakout has a QW/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable, or you can easily connect any of our I2C Breakout Garden breakouts with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable coupled with a Qw/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor.
Printables
Want to protect Badger from knocks and scrapes? Check out these nifty 3D printable cases and enclosures!
Notes
BADGER 2040-BADGER ONLY
RP2040 x e Ink®
We’re big fans of electronic paper at Pirate HQ – it makes for a lovely, crisp, high contrast display that’s readable even in bright sunlight and it doesn’t squirt unnecessary blue light into your environs like LCDs do. It’s also ultra low power (EPD displays only consume power while they’re refreshing), and the images on the display stick around for a really long time whilst the display is unpowered.
Using a RP2040 chip means we can drive the hardware in fun, experimental, low level ways. We’ve written custom drivers for the EPD display that prioritise low power consumption whilst enabling lightning fast refresh rates.
Features
BLINKT
Features
Software
Our Blinkt! Python library will have you blasting out rainbows in two shakes of a unicorn’s tail! There’s a stack of examples too, from binary clocks to cheerlights and flickering candles to Larson scanners!
Notes
We featured Blinkt! on a special episode of Bilge Tank where we tried to come up with as many different code examples as possible in one morning.
RV3028 REAL TIME CLOCK (RTC) BREAKOUT
An ultra-low-power ( ~100 nA), highly accurate real-time clock breakout. The RV3028 RTC breakout is perfect for adding timekeeping to your project and, thanks to the tiny on-board battery, it’ll keep time when your device is powered off. Like all the best timepieces, it’s Swiss-made!
Raspberry Pi 7″ touchscreen display
Specification
Raspberry Pi OS provides touchscreen drivers with support for ten-finger touch and an on-screen keyboard, giving you full functionality without the need to connect a keyboard or mouse.
The 800 x 480 display connects to Raspberry Pi via an adapter board that handles power and signal conversion. Only two connections to your Raspberry Pi are required: power from the GPIO port, and a ribbon cable that connects to the DSI port on all Raspberry Pi computers except for the Raspberry Pi Zero line.
Display size (diagonal): 7 inches
Display format: 800 (RGB) × 480 pixels
Active area: 154.08mm × 85.92mm
Touch panel: True multi-touch capacitive touch panel with up to 10 points of absolute
Surface treatment: Anti-glare
Colour configuration: RGB-stripe
Backlight type: LED B/L
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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ is the final revision in the Raspberry Pi 3 range.
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
Raspberry Pi 400 Personal Computer Kit
Featuring a quad-core 64-bit processor, 4GB of RAM, wireless networking, dual-display output, and 4K video playback, as well as a 40-pin GPIO header, Raspberry Pi 400 is a powerful, easy-to-use computer built into a neat and portable keyboard.
It’s ideal for learning to code using the Raspberry Pi OS desktop environment and can also be used for a wide range of other activities such as surfing the web, creating and editing documents, watching videos and more!
Raspberry Pi 400UK, Unit Only
The Raspberry Pi 400 is a complete personal computer built into a compact keyboard!
The Pi400 is ideal for learning to code using the Raspberry Pi OS desktop environment and can also be used for a wide range of other activities such as surfing the web, creating and editing documents, watching videos and more!
KSA-15E-051300HK official Power Supply, UK UCON 00978
The official Raspberry Pi USB-C power supply is designed to power the latest Raspberry Pi 4 Model B computers, which were released in June 2019. Featuring a captive USB-C cable, the power supply is available in four different models to suit different international power sockets, and in two colours, white and black.
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Retro Gaming Kit
Our great value Raspberry Pi 4 Retro Gaming Kit is the best way to create your very own retro gaming console and includes everything you need (minus games – see below).
With everything in one box, you can be up and running in a matter of minutes. Just connect a screen, plug in the controllers, load your own game files (ROMs) and start shooting down 8-bit aliens with your friends!
Raspberry Pi Pico
The Raspberry Pi Pico is an entirely new type of microcontroller from Raspberry Pi. Small, cheap and flexible – it’s great for learning to code with MicroPython!
This is the standard Raspberry Pi Pico – which comes without any headers fitted. You can also purchase our pre-soldered Raspberry Pi Pico here .
Whether you’re looking to learn about the MicroPython programming language, take your first steps in physical computing or want to build a hardware project, the Raspberry Pi Pico – and its amazing community – will support you every step of the way. We also have a great range of accessories for the Pico too!
Essential Raspberry Pi Pico Kit
Looking to get the most out of your Raspberry Pi Pico ? Look no further!
Our excellent value Raspberry Pi Pico Essentials Kit provides a tin full of all the essential accessories you’ll need for your Pico projects.
Note: Pico not included – this is an accessories kit only.
Argon ONE V2 Raspberry Pi 4 Case
New V2 version with full-size HDMI ports and built-in infrared receiver!
The Argon ONE Case is one of our best-selling Raspberry Pi 4 cases – and it just got even better with the new V2 version, which now features full-size HDMI ports and a built-in infrared receiver.
Argon IR Remote for Argon ONE V2 and M.2 Cases
The Argon40 IR remote is the ultimate media centre accessory for owners of the Argon ONE V2 and Argon ONE M.2 cases for the Raspberry Pi!
This stylish remote feels great in the hand works out of the box with the Argon ONE V2 and Argon ONE M.2 to control power on and off, and with a simple software installation, you can take advantage of the full remote button set with Raspberry Pi OS or LibreELEC (Kodi)!
Single Board Computers & Accessories
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BOOKS
THE OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI BEGINNERS GUIDE 4TH EDITION
252 pages of essential information:
- Set up your Raspberry Pi, install its operating system, and start using this tiny, fully functional computer.
- Start coding projects, with step-by-step guides using the Scratch 3 and Python programming languages.
- Experiment with connecting electronic components and have fun creating amazing projects.
SKU: MAG38 -
RASPBERRY PI STORE
OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI 4 DESKTOP KIT ONLY
SPECIFICATIONS
The Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop kit is supplied with:
- Raspberry Pi Keyboard & Mouse
- Micro HDMI to Standard HDMI (A/M) 1m Cables
- Raspberry Pi 15.3W USB-C Power Supply
- Raspberry Pi 4 Case
- Official Raspberry Pi Beginner’s Guide (English language)
- 16GB NOOBS with Raspbian microSD card
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RASPBERRY PI STORE
OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI 4 DESKTOP KIT WITH BOARD
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SPECIFICATIONS
The Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop kit is supplied with:
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, 2GB,4GB,8GB RAM
- Raspberry Pi Keyboard & Mouse
- Micro HDMI to Standard HDMI (A/M) 1m Cables
- Raspberry Pi 15.3W USB-C Power Supply
- Raspberry Pi 4 Case
- Official Raspberry Pi Beginner’s Guide (English language)
- 16GB NOOBS with Raspbian microSD card
SKU: SC0400 -
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Accessories, Boards, Testing
Case Fan & heatsink for Raspberry Pi 4 Case
Fitting instructions
1 Remove any SD card, then put your Raspberry Pi into the lower half (base)
of the case. Take care to align the mounting holes in the corners with the
bumps in the case.
2 Insert the fan into the upper half (lid) of the case, with the green label facing
away from the lid. Push gently but firmly so that the two tabs on the fan
housing click neatly into place inside the tabs on the lid. The slightly curved
edge of the housing should be flush with the underside of the lid.
3 If you are also fitting the heatsink, remove the backing paper from the
self-adhesive pad on the base of the heatsink, position it centrally over the
processor, and gently press it into position.
4 Connect the three leads from the fan to the Raspberry Pi 4’s GPIO pins, as
shown in the table and diagram below. Take care to connect each lead to the
correct pin.
Lead Colour GPIO pin
5v RED 4
Ground BLACK 6
GPIO 14 BLUE 8
5 Fit the lid of the case onto the base.WARNINGS
• This product should only be used in conjunction with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B and the official Raspberry
Pi 4 Case.
• This product should be operated in a well-ventilated environment and the case should not be covered.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid malfunction or damage to this product, please observe the following:
• Do not expose to water or moisture, or place on a conductive surface whilst in operation.
• Do not expose to heat from any external source; the Raspberry Pi Case Fan is designed for reliable
operation at normal ambient temperatures.
• Take care whilst handling to avoid mechanical or electrical damage to the fan and connectors.
• Avoid handling the fan whilst it is powered.SKU: SC0448 -
PIMORONI STORE
PICO PROTO
Your Pico will need to have male headers soldered to it (with the pins pointing downwards) to attach to our add-on boards.
Features
- 40 2.54mm spaced holes for attaching to your Pico.
- 120 2.54mm spaced holes (6×20 grid) for attaching other things
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico.
- Dimensions: approx 51mm x 25mm x 1mm (L x W x H)
SKU: PIM554
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BOOKS
THE OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI BEGINNERS GUIDE 4TH EDITION
252 pages of essential information:
- Set up your Raspberry Pi, install its operating system, and start using this tiny, fully functional computer.
- Start coding projects, with step-by-step guides using the Scratch 3 and Python programming languages.
- Experiment with connecting electronic components and have fun creating amazing projects.
SKU: MAG38 -
RASPBERRY PI STORE
OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI 4 DESKTOP KIT ONLY
SPECIFICATIONS
The Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop kit is supplied with:
- Raspberry Pi Keyboard & Mouse
- Micro HDMI to Standard HDMI (A/M) 1m Cables
- Raspberry Pi 15.3W USB-C Power Supply
- Raspberry Pi 4 Case
- Official Raspberry Pi Beginner’s Guide (English language)
- 16GB NOOBS with Raspbian microSD card
SKU: SC0400UK -
RASPBERRY PI STORE
OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI 4 DESKTOP KIT WITH BOARD
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SPECIFICATIONS
The Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop kit is supplied with:
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, 2GB,4GB,8GB RAM
- Raspberry Pi Keyboard & Mouse
- Micro HDMI to Standard HDMI (A/M) 1m Cables
- Raspberry Pi 15.3W USB-C Power Supply
- Raspberry Pi 4 Case
- Official Raspberry Pi Beginner’s Guide (English language)
- 16GB NOOBS with Raspbian microSD card
SKU: SC0400 -
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Accessories, Boards, Testing
Case Fan & heatsink for Raspberry Pi 4 Case
Fitting instructions
1 Remove any SD card, then put your Raspberry Pi into the lower half (base)
of the case. Take care to align the mounting holes in the corners with the
bumps in the case.
2 Insert the fan into the upper half (lid) of the case, with the green label facing
away from the lid. Push gently but firmly so that the two tabs on the fan
housing click neatly into place inside the tabs on the lid. The slightly curved
edge of the housing should be flush with the underside of the lid.
3 If you are also fitting the heatsink, remove the backing paper from the
self-adhesive pad on the base of the heatsink, position it centrally over the
processor, and gently press it into position.
4 Connect the three leads from the fan to the Raspberry Pi 4’s GPIO pins, as
shown in the table and diagram below. Take care to connect each lead to the
correct pin.
Lead Colour GPIO pin
5v RED 4
Ground BLACK 6
GPIO 14 BLUE 8
5 Fit the lid of the case onto the base.WARNINGS
• This product should only be used in conjunction with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B and the official Raspberry
Pi 4 Case.
• This product should be operated in a well-ventilated environment and the case should not be covered.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid malfunction or damage to this product, please observe the following:
• Do not expose to water or moisture, or place on a conductive surface whilst in operation.
• Do not expose to heat from any external source; the Raspberry Pi Case Fan is designed for reliable
operation at normal ambient temperatures.
• Take care whilst handling to avoid mechanical or electrical damage to the fan and connectors.
• Avoid handling the fan whilst it is powered.SKU: SC0448 -
PIMORONI STORE
PICO PROTO
Your Pico will need to have male headers soldered to it (with the pins pointing downwards) to attach to our add-on boards.
Features
- 40 2.54mm spaced holes for attaching to your Pico.
- 120 2.54mm spaced holes (6×20 grid) for attaching other things
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico.
- Dimensions: approx 51mm x 25mm x 1mm (L x W x H)
SKU: PIM554 -
PIMORONI STORE
Interstate 75 – RGB LED Matrix Driver
LED matrix panels and cables are sold separately, check out the extras tab for some options!
Software
Because it’s a RP2040 board, Interstate 75 is firmware agnostic! You can program it with C/C++, MicroPython or CircuitPython.
Our C++/MicroPython libraries contain some spiffy HUB75 drivers that use RP2040’s PIO state machines and DMA to minimise CPU usage and maximise luscious, 10-bit gamma corrected colour depth.
You’ll get best performance using C++, but if you’re a beginner we’d recommend using our batteries included MicroPython build for ease of getting started.
- Getting Started with Interstate 75
- Download Pirate brand MicroPython
- Interstate 75 function reference
- C++ examples
- MicroPython examples
You can also use CircuitPython on your Interstate 75! Because CircuitPython drivers are designed to work on a bunch of different microcontrollers you won’t get the fancy RP2040-architecture specific tweaks that you’ll find in our library, but you will get access to Adafruit’s mighty DisplayIO library which makes it super easy to display all sorts of different kinds of text, draw shapes and display images.
- Getting Started with Interstate 75
- Download CircuitPython for Interstate 75
- Getting Started with CircuitPython
- RGB LED Matrices with CircuitPython
Please note that some less-common varieties of 64×64 panels, like ones that use the FM6126A chip, are not currently supported in CircuitPython.
Connecting Breakouts
If your breakout has a QW/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable, or you can easily connect any of our I2C Breakout Garden breakouts with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable coupled with a Qw/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor.
You can find a list of which breakouts are currently compatible with our C++/MicroPython build in the most recent release notes.
We’ve also broken out a bunch of useful I2C pins, analog pins and debug pins along the side of the board so you can solder things like breakouts or analog potentiometers directly to them.
About RP2040
Raspberry Pi’s RP2040 microcontroller is a dual core ARM Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz. It bundles in 264kB of SRAM, 30 multifunction GPIO pins (including a four channel 12-bit ADC), a heap of standard peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, clocks, etc), and USB support.
One very exciting feature of RP2040 is the programmable IOs which allow you to execute custom programs that can manipulate GPIO pins and transfer data between peripherals – they can offload tasks that require high data transfer rates or precise timing that traditionally would have required a lot of heavy lifting from the CPU.
SKU: PIM584 -
PIMORONI STORE
BME280 BREAKOUT-TEMPERATURE,PRESSURE HUMIDITY SENSOR)
Features
- Bosch BME280 temperature, pressure, humidity sensor (datasheet)
- I2C interface, with address select via cuttable ADDR trace (0x76 or 0x77)
- Qwiic/STEMMA QT connector
- 3.3V or 5V compatible
- Reverse polarity protection (on Breakout Garden connector)
- Raspberry Pi-compatible pinout (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
- Compatible with Arduino
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi (Python library)
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico (C++/MicroPython libraries)
- Schematic
Kit includes
- BME280 breakout
- 1×5 male header
- 1×5 female right angle header
We’ve designed this breakout board so that you can solder on the piece of right angle female header and pop it straight onto the bottom left 5 pins on your Raspberry Pi’s GPIO header (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9). The right angle header also has the advantage of positioning the breakout away from the Pi’s CPU so as to minimise radiated heat.
Software
We’ve put together a Python library for using the BME280 sensor with a Raspberry Pi, with handy functions to read all of the values, and a few nice little examples.
You can also use this breakout with Raspberry Pi Pico and other RP2040 boards, using C++ or Pirate brand MicroPython or CircuitPython.
Notes
- In our testing, we’ve found that the sensor requires some burn-in time (at least 20 minutes) and that readings may take a couple of minutes to stabilise after beginning measurements
- The trace on the back (marked ADDR) can be cut to change the I2C address from the default of 0x76 to 0x77, meaning that you can use up to two sensors on the same Raspberry Pi or Arduino.
- The BME280, BME680, and BMP280 breakouts all share the same I2C addresses, so if you’re using two together then you’ll need to change the I2C address on one of them using the cuttable trace.
- Dimensions: 19x19x4.7mm (LxWxH, including connectors)
SKU: PIM472
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RASPBERRY PI STORERaspberry Pi 400 Personal Computer Kit
Featuring a quad-core 64-bit processor, 4GB of RAM, wireless networking, dual-display output, and 4K video playback, as well as a 40-pin GPIO header, Raspberry Pi 400 is a powerful, easy-to-use computer built into a neat and portable keyboard.
It’s ideal for learning to code using the Raspberry Pi OS desktop environment and can also be used for a wide range of other activities such as surfing the web, creating and editing documents, watching videos and more!
SKU: SWB02001
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BOOKS
THE OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI BEGINNERS GUIDE 4TH EDITION
252 pages of essential information:
- Set up your Raspberry Pi, install its operating system, and start using this tiny, fully functional computer.
- Start coding projects, with step-by-step guides using the Scratch 3 and Python programming languages.
- Experiment with connecting electronic components and have fun creating amazing projects.
SKU: MAG38 -
RASPBERRY PI STORE
OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI 4 DESKTOP KIT ONLY
SPECIFICATIONS
The Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop kit is supplied with:
- Raspberry Pi Keyboard & Mouse
- Micro HDMI to Standard HDMI (A/M) 1m Cables
- Raspberry Pi 15.3W USB-C Power Supply
- Raspberry Pi 4 Case
- Official Raspberry Pi Beginner’s Guide (English language)
- 16GB NOOBS with Raspbian microSD card
SKU: SC0400UK -
RASPBERRY PI STORE
OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI 4 DESKTOP KIT WITH BOARD
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SPECIFICATIONS
The Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop kit is supplied with:
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, 2GB,4GB,8GB RAM
- Raspberry Pi Keyboard & Mouse
- Micro HDMI to Standard HDMI (A/M) 1m Cables
- Raspberry Pi 15.3W USB-C Power Supply
- Raspberry Pi 4 Case
- Official Raspberry Pi Beginner’s Guide (English language)
- 16GB NOOBS with Raspbian microSD card
SKU: SC0400 -
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Accessories, Boards, Testing
Case Fan & heatsink for Raspberry Pi 4 Case
Fitting instructions
1 Remove any SD card, then put your Raspberry Pi into the lower half (base)
of the case. Take care to align the mounting holes in the corners with the
bumps in the case.
2 Insert the fan into the upper half (lid) of the case, with the green label facing
away from the lid. Push gently but firmly so that the two tabs on the fan
housing click neatly into place inside the tabs on the lid. The slightly curved
edge of the housing should be flush with the underside of the lid.
3 If you are also fitting the heatsink, remove the backing paper from the
self-adhesive pad on the base of the heatsink, position it centrally over the
processor, and gently press it into position.
4 Connect the three leads from the fan to the Raspberry Pi 4’s GPIO pins, as
shown in the table and diagram below. Take care to connect each lead to the
correct pin.
Lead Colour GPIO pin
5v RED 4
Ground BLACK 6
GPIO 14 BLUE 8
5 Fit the lid of the case onto the base.WARNINGS
• This product should only be used in conjunction with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B and the official Raspberry
Pi 4 Case.
• This product should be operated in a well-ventilated environment and the case should not be covered.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid malfunction or damage to this product, please observe the following:
• Do not expose to water or moisture, or place on a conductive surface whilst in operation.
• Do not expose to heat from any external source; the Raspberry Pi Case Fan is designed for reliable
operation at normal ambient temperatures.
• Take care whilst handling to avoid mechanical or electrical damage to the fan and connectors.
• Avoid handling the fan whilst it is powered.SKU: SC0448 -
PIMORONI STORE
PICO PROTO
Your Pico will need to have male headers soldered to it (with the pins pointing downwards) to attach to our add-on boards.
Features
- 40 2.54mm spaced holes for attaching to your Pico.
- 120 2.54mm spaced holes (6×20 grid) for attaching other things
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico.
- Dimensions: approx 51mm x 25mm x 1mm (L x W x H)
SKU: PIM554 -
PIMORONI STORE
Interstate 75 – RGB LED Matrix Driver
LED matrix panels and cables are sold separately, check out the extras tab for some options!
Software
Because it’s a RP2040 board, Interstate 75 is firmware agnostic! You can program it with C/C++, MicroPython or CircuitPython.
Our C++/MicroPython libraries contain some spiffy HUB75 drivers that use RP2040’s PIO state machines and DMA to minimise CPU usage and maximise luscious, 10-bit gamma corrected colour depth.
You’ll get best performance using C++, but if you’re a beginner we’d recommend using our batteries included MicroPython build for ease of getting started.
- Getting Started with Interstate 75
- Download Pirate brand MicroPython
- Interstate 75 function reference
- C++ examples
- MicroPython examples
You can also use CircuitPython on your Interstate 75! Because CircuitPython drivers are designed to work on a bunch of different microcontrollers you won’t get the fancy RP2040-architecture specific tweaks that you’ll find in our library, but you will get access to Adafruit’s mighty DisplayIO library which makes it super easy to display all sorts of different kinds of text, draw shapes and display images.
- Getting Started with Interstate 75
- Download CircuitPython for Interstate 75
- Getting Started with CircuitPython
- RGB LED Matrices with CircuitPython
Please note that some less-common varieties of 64×64 panels, like ones that use the FM6126A chip, are not currently supported in CircuitPython.
Connecting Breakouts
If your breakout has a QW/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable, or you can easily connect any of our I2C Breakout Garden breakouts with a JST-SH to JST-SH cable coupled with a Qw/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor.
You can find a list of which breakouts are currently compatible with our C++/MicroPython build in the most recent release notes.
We’ve also broken out a bunch of useful I2C pins, analog pins and debug pins along the side of the board so you can solder things like breakouts or analog potentiometers directly to them.
About RP2040
Raspberry Pi’s RP2040 microcontroller is a dual core ARM Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz. It bundles in 264kB of SRAM, 30 multifunction GPIO pins (including a four channel 12-bit ADC), a heap of standard peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, clocks, etc), and USB support.
One very exciting feature of RP2040 is the programmable IOs which allow you to execute custom programs that can manipulate GPIO pins and transfer data between peripherals – they can offload tasks that require high data transfer rates or precise timing that traditionally would have required a lot of heavy lifting from the CPU.
SKU: PIM584 -
PIMORONI STORE
BME280 BREAKOUT-TEMPERATURE,PRESSURE HUMIDITY SENSOR)
Features
- Bosch BME280 temperature, pressure, humidity sensor (datasheet)
- I2C interface, with address select via cuttable ADDR trace (0x76 or 0x77)
- Qwiic/STEMMA QT connector
- 3.3V or 5V compatible
- Reverse polarity protection (on Breakout Garden connector)
- Raspberry Pi-compatible pinout (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
- Compatible with Arduino
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi (Python library)
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico (C++/MicroPython libraries)
- Schematic
Kit includes
- BME280 breakout
- 1×5 male header
- 1×5 female right angle header
We’ve designed this breakout board so that you can solder on the piece of right angle female header and pop it straight onto the bottom left 5 pins on your Raspberry Pi’s GPIO header (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9). The right angle header also has the advantage of positioning the breakout away from the Pi’s CPU so as to minimise radiated heat.
Software
We’ve put together a Python library for using the BME280 sensor with a Raspberry Pi, with handy functions to read all of the values, and a few nice little examples.
You can also use this breakout with Raspberry Pi Pico and other RP2040 boards, using C++ or Pirate brand MicroPython or CircuitPython.
Notes
- In our testing, we’ve found that the sensor requires some burn-in time (at least 20 minutes) and that readings may take a couple of minutes to stabilise after beginning measurements
- The trace on the back (marked ADDR) can be cut to change the I2C address from the default of 0x76 to 0x77, meaning that you can use up to two sensors on the same Raspberry Pi or Arduino.
- The BME280, BME680, and BMP280 breakouts all share the same I2C addresses, so if you’re using two together then you’ll need to change the I2C address on one of them using the cuttable trace.
- Dimensions: 19x19x4.7mm (LxWxH, including connectors)
SKU: PIM472