Pico basic
About the Pico basic PCB
Pico basic is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by ajkeeton, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 42 × 66 mm, with 18 components from 11 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 4 connectors, 4 diodes, 4 resistors, 1 IC and 1 switch.
Main components on the Pico basic
Pico basic bill of materials (BOM)
18 components, 11 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pico | RPi_Pico_SMD_TH | U1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x10_Socket | PinHeader_1x10_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 2 | Conn_01x08_Socket | PinHeader_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2, J3 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02_Socket | PinHeader_1x2_P2.54mm | J4 |
| 2 | Conn_01x04_Pin | PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | I2C1, I2C2 |
| 1 | SW_DIP_x02 | SW_DIP_SPSTx02_Slide_6.7x6.64mm_W7.62mm_P2.54mm_LowProfile | SW2 |
| 1 | Conn_01x03_Pin | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | VReg1 |
| 1 | Screw_Terminal_01x02 | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2_1x02_P5.00mm_Horizontal | Vin1 |
| 1 | D_Schottky | D_DO-27_P15.24mm_Horizontal | D1 |
| 3 | D | D_A-405_P10.16mm_Horizontal | D2, D3, D4 |
| 4 | R | 1206 | R1, R2, R3, R4 |
Pico basic design files
The KiCad project lives in the ajkeeton/fernley repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Pico basic: common questions
What microcontroller does the Pico basic use?
The Pico basic is built around the Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.
How big is the Pico basic PCB?
The Pico basic measures 42 × 66 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Pico basic?
18 components, from 11 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Pico basic design files?
From the ajkeeton/fernley repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Pico basic design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with ajkeeton. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
Can I test firmware for the Pico basic without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug RP2040/RP2350 firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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