RP2040-Zero Mini Development Board with Pre-Soldered Headers - USB Type-C Raspberry Pi Pico Compatible
RP2040-Zero Mini Development Board with Pre-Soldered Headers - USB Type-C Raspberry Pi Pico Compatible
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The RP2040-Zero is the ultimate "small-but-mighty" microcontroller. It takes the full feature set of the Raspberry Pi RP2040 silicon—including the dual-core processor and flexible PIO—and shrinks it down to a footprint barely larger than a postage stamp. This version comes with pre-soldered headers, so you can plug it straight into a breadboard or female headers without ever touching a soldering iron.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Microcontroller | Dual-core ARM Cortex M0+ @ up to 133MHz |
| SRAM | 264KB On-chip SRAM |
| Flash | 2MB QSPI Flash |
| USB Interface | USB Type-C (Power, Data & Programming) |
| Form Factor | Ultra-compact (~23.5 × 18mm) |
| GPIO | 29x Multi-function GPIO (20 via headers, 9 via pads) |
| Communication | 2× SPI, 2× I2C, 2× UART |
| ADC | 4× 12-bit ADC channels |
| PWM | 16× Controllable PWM channels |
| PIO | 8× Programmable I/O state machines |
| On-board LED | WS2812 RGB LED (GPIO16) |
| Mounting | Breadboard-friendly with pre-soldered headers |
Features
- RP2040 dual-core ARM Cortex M0+ processor
- 264KB SRAM + 2MB Flash storage
- USB 1.1 device and host support via USB-C
- 29 multi-function GPIO pins
- 4× 12-bit ADC, 16× PWM channels
- 8× Programmable I/O (PIO) state machines for custom peripherals
- Drag-and-drop programming over USB mass storage
- Sleep and dormant modes for low-power operation
- On-chip temperature sensor
- Fully compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico accessories and code
- Pre-soldered headers — plug-and-play ready
⚠️ Voltage Warning
The RP2040 is NOT 5V tolerant. All I/O pins operate at 3.3V only. When interfacing with 5V components (e.g., traditional ultrasonic sensors), use a logic level converter to protect the RP2040.
Key Applications
- Wearable Tech: Small enough to be sewn into clothing or hidden in 3D-printed props
- Custom Keyboards: Powerful controller for split mechanical keyboards or macro pads
- Drone Flight Controllers: High clock speed and compact size ideal for mini-quad projects
- USB Security Keys: Build 2FA or HID tools with modern Type-C connectivity
- IoT, embedded projects, and educational STEM applications
RGB LED
Address GPIO16 using the NeoPixel library to control the onboard WS2812 RGB status indicator.
Helpful Resources
- Official Raspberry Pi RP2040 Documentation
- RP2040-Zero Wiki & Examples
- MicroPython UF2 Firmware for RP2040-Zero
What's in the Box
- 1× RP2040-Zero Board with Pre-Soldered Header Pins
Additionally Required
- USB Type-C Data Cable
- Breadboard for prototyping
