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Pico controller

makerforgetech·pico-controller·PCB/PicoController/PicoController.kicad_pcb

Pico controller PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by makerforgetech

About the Pico controller PCB

Pico controller is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by makerforgetech, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 24.5 × 53.9 mm, with 6 components from 4 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

It belongs with the power & battery designs in this gallery.

From the project

This project is a wifi enabled controller module, and includes an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) and a custom PCB utilising the Raspberry Pi Pico. The controller is designed to be used in a variety of applications and the hardware includes an array of neopixels, connected in

This project is a wifi enabled controller module, and includes an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) and a custom PCB utilising the Raspberry Pi Pico. The controller is designed to be used in a variety of applications and the hardware includes an array of neopixels, connected in series to allow for a variety of lighting effects.

Note: This is in active development and is not yet ready for community adoption. Please be patient and check back for updates.

Pico controller bill of materials (BOM)

6 components, 4 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
3
Conn_01x04
JIN1, JOUT1, JOY1
1
Pico
Pico1
1
~
RCWL-1
1
Conn_01x02
SW1

Pico controller design files

The KiCad project lives in the makerforgetech/pico-controller repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Pico controller: common questions

What microcontroller does the Pico controller use?

The Pico controller is built around the Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Pico controller PCB?

The Pico controller measures 24.5 × 53.9 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Pico controller?

6 components, from 4 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Pico controller design files?

From the makerforgetech/pico-controller 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 controller design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which makerforgetech chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the Pico controller 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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