“It's my frist time with this cute board. I've tested it in CircuitPython and with a standard rp2040 micropython build, and it works well. I've had fun with the audio. The silk screen and datasheet make it easy to see what is connected to each pin. The input voltages make it easy to use AA batteries or get fancy with LiIon.
The board comes with a bunch of grove-to-dupont wires to get you started interfacing to it too.
The many lights make it engaging (and easy to debug) for teaching youngsters to program, the physical power switch is a great touch. I'm very impressed by this board - nice work Cytron.”
“The Maker Pi RP2040 is an impressive and versatile microcontroller board designed for makers and educators. Built around the Raspberry Pi RP2040 chip, it features dual ARM Cortex-M0+ processors, making it capable of handling complex tasks and multitasking efficiently. The board offers a variety of input and output options, including GPIO pins, an on-board buzzer, LEDs, and buttons, providing ample opportunities for creative projects.”
“Easy to wire sensors and control motors. I have used these with the two and three-layer chassis for a university module. It is nice having the option between lipo and wired batter, a lot of boards only give you one option. The ability to charge the lipo through USB is a really helpful feature, as it is annoying having to unplug and replug batteries all the time. The board comes with all sorts of fun inputs and outputs like buzzers and led strips!”
