“The larger footprint is helpful to stabiles the pico when developing especially if you have a display with buttons. The labels are so handy in identifying pin functions. When completed, move to condensed packaging.
Personally, I like the form factor and will retain a development module with display and pico ready for the next project.”
“As the Pico is so light and small compared to the typically stiffer attached USB cable, the Omnibus provides a stable base and lifts the Pioc off the desk. In addition, you can have a HAT facing upwards, compared to the default underside of the Pico if attached directly. Very useful, since no Pico cases are available. I have a 1.3in Waveshare LCD Module in the photo, on which I have drawn a line pattern.”
