Robo Pico for Raspberry Pi Pico

Introducing Robo Pico, your new best friend in crafting imaginative projects. Designed to integrate effortlessly with the Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico W, it’s equipped with a 2-channel DC motor driver, 4 servo motor ports and 7 Grove I/O connectors – alongside lots of other handy features for your projects!

Whether you’re designing a WiFi-controlled robot car or building a smart IoT project system, Robo Pico is here to make it an enjoyable journey.

Raspberry Pi Pico not included

Works with Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico W

The Robo Pico doesn’t just use any controller – it leverages the power of the Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico W. These Raspberry Pi robust controllers are ready to take your projects to the next level. Whether you’re an experienced maker or a curious beginner, you’ll appreciate the versatility they offer.

Features to Spark Your Creativity

The Robo Pico is more than a board – it’s a canvas for your creative masterpieces. Equipped with a dual channel DC motor driver, 4 servo motor ports, 7 Grove ports, a Maker/Qwiic port, two WS2812 RGB LEDs and a piezo buzzer, it’s a playground of endless possibilities. Imagine the vibrant light displays you can design, the precise movements you can command, the unique sounds you can generate, and the innovative Internet of Things (IoT) projects you could create!

DC Motors and Servos: Make It Drive

Robo Pico comes with an onboard DC motor driver, designed to manage either 2 brushed DC motors or a single bipolar/unipolar stepper motor, and even 4 servo motors simultaneously, rated between 3.6V and 6V.

Each channel can handle up to 1A of continuous current. It also included Quick Test buttons and motor output LEDs for fast and hassle-free checks on your motor driver without writing a single line of code. Remember, the voltage for both DC and servo motors (Vmotor) is determined by the voltage you supply to the board.

Connections Made Simple

No more stumbling around with tricky wiring or setups. Connections are simple with Robo Pico.

All GPIO pins are thoughtfully arranged at the edge through the Grove and Maker ports, which skips the need for soldering and enables quicker connection of any Qwiic, STEMMA QT or Grove I2C device. Meanwhile, all Raspberry Pi Pico or Pico W pins can be accessed via two 20-way pin headers.

With Robo Pico, you only need to press a single button to reset the microcontroller, eliminating the hassle of plugging and unplugging the USB cable repeatedly.

Easy Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting your projects has never been simpler, thanks to the LED indicators on Robo Pico’s Grove Ports, making it easy to spot and correct any issues.

Multiple Power Options

There are three ways to supply power to the Robo Pico – via the Raspberry Pi Pico / Pico W USB (5V) socket, with a single-cell LiPo/Li-Ion battery, or through the VIN (3.6–6V) terminals. However, only one power source is needed to power up both the controller board and motors at a time.

The power supply from all these power sources can all be controlled with the power on/off switch onboard.

Embrace the Freedom of Coding

Robo Pico is your platform, whether you’re an expert in CircuitPython, MicroPython, C/C++ or just starting out.

Choose the language that best suits you, or take advantage of this opportunity to learn a new one. The Robo Pico is not just about crafting physical projects – it’s about evolving your coding prowess too!

Making Learning an Adventure

Robo Pico transforms education into an exciting journey, making it ideal for schools, coding clubs, or self-paced learning. With its comprehensive features and capabilities, learners can grasp the essentials of programming, electronics, and problem-solving in a fun, hands-on manner.

Are you ready to turn your creative dreams into reality? Then it’s time to embrace Robo Pico! Let’s shape the future together.

Features

• Versatile power circuit
  • Automatic power selection: USB 5V, LiPo (1-cell) or Vin (3.6-6V)
  • Built-in 1-cell LiPo/Li-Ion charger (over-charged & over-discharged protection)
  • Power on/off switch with status LED
• 1x Reset Button
• 7x Grove Ports (flexible I/O options: digital, analog, I2C, SPI, UART…)
• 1x Maker Port (JST-SH 4-Ways Connector)
• GPIO Breakout for Raspberry Pi Pico/Pico W
• 13x Status indicator LEDs for GPIO pins
• 2x RGB LED (Neopixel)
• 2x Programmable Button
• 1x Piezo Buzzer with Buzzer Mute Switch
• 2x DC Motor Terminals
  • 2x Motor Status LEDs for each Motor Terminal
  • 2x Motor Test Buttons for each Motor Terminal
• Mounting holes
  • 4x 4.8mm mounting hole
  • 4x M3 screw hole

Package Contents

• 1x Robo Pico board
• 4x Grove to Female Header Cable
• 1x Transparent Phillips Head Screwdriver
• 1x Silicone Rubber Feet (Pack of 4 feet)

Raspberry Pi Pico not included

Resources

• Robo Pico Datasheet
• Robo Pico Getting Started Guide using CircuitPython (Cytron Tutorial Site)
• Robo Pico Getting Started Guide using CircuitPython (Github)
• 3D CAD
• Official Raspberry Pi Pico Page
• Getting started with Raspberry Pi Pico
• Raspberry Pi Pico Datasheet
• Raspberry Pi Pico W Datasheet
• Raspberry Pi Pico Python SDK
• Raspberry Pi Pico C/C++ SDK

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