Micropython Demoboard

attraktorhh·Micropython_Demoboard·Hardware/MicroPython_DemoBoard.kicad_pcb

About the Micropython Demoboard PCB

Micropython Demoboard is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by attraktorhh, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 95.3 × 78.1 mm, with 17 components from 17 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the Raspberry Pi Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 6 switches, 4 connectors, 3 resistors, 1 module, 1 buzzer and 1 diode.

It belongs with the displays & leds designs in this gallery.

From the project

There is three areas that the workshops cover:

1. Building the hardware itself. Good for beginners and people that already know programming, but have no or little expirience with real hardware 2. Learning to program hardware with MicroPython on the hardware itself. 3. Have fun with the included games. ;)

This repo contains all necessary files for our MicroPython Hardware Workshop at the Attraktor e.V. Makerspace in Hamburg, Germany: Attraktor MicroPython Workshop

Micropython Demoboard, from the project README — From the project README

Main components on the Micropython Demoboard

Raspberry Pi Pico

Micropython Demoboard bill of materials (BOM)

17 components, 17 distinct parts.

Qty	Part	Footprint	Refs
1	Raspberry Pi Pico	Raspberry_Pi_Pico_W_SC0918	A1
1	WS2812 RGB LEDs GP28	PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical	J1
1	BMP280 Sensor SPI	PinSocket_1x06_P2.54mm_Vertical	J2
1	OLED Display I2C	PinSocket_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical	J3
1	Erweiterung	PinHeader_1x12_P2.54mm_Vertical	J4
1	Buzzer GP10	Buzzer_12x9.5RM7.6	BZ1
1	Poti 10k ADC0	Potentiometer_Bourns_3386P_Vertical	RV1
1	Left GP12	SW_PUSH_6mm_H7.3mm	SW1
1	Up GP11	SW_PUSH_6mm_H7.3mm	SW2
1	Center GP15	SW_PUSH_6mm_H7.3mm	SW3
1	Down GP14	SW_PUSH_6mm_H7.3mm	SW4
1	Right GP13	SW_PUSH_6mm_H7.3mm	SW5
1	RESET	SW_PUSH_6mm_H7.3mm	SW6
1	LED GP22	LED_D5.0mm	D1
1	LDR ADC1	R_LDR_5.1x4.3mm_P3.4mm_Vertical	R1
1	10k	R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal	R2
1	220	R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal	R3

Micropython Demoboard design files

The KiCad project lives in the attraktorhh/Micropython_Demoboard repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

LayoutHardware/MicroPython_DemoBoard.kicad_pcb
SchematicHardware/MicroPython_DemoBoard.kicad_sch

Micropython Demoboard: common questions

What microcontroller does the Micropython Demoboard use?

The Micropython Demoboard is built around the Raspberry Pi Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Micropython Demoboard PCB?

The Micropython Demoboard measures 95.3 × 78.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Micropython Demoboard?

17 components, from 17 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Micropython Demoboard design files?

From the attraktorhh/Micropython_Demoboard repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Micropython Demoboard design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which attraktorhh chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the Micropython Demoboard 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.