5 open source boards using the PICO_RP2040
Real designs built with the PICO_RP2040, from public GitHub projects: a quick way to see how others power, decouple and connect it. Each board comes with its KiCad files, full parts list and a render — and you can simulate its firmware on HardLabs.
130MX Keyboard
gianlucarenzi
329.2 × 129.3 mm78 parts2LGPL-3.014
Cool640
telzo2000
196.5 × 99.5 mm45 parts2LMIT8
Cool640pcbv110
98.2 × 99.5 mm45 parts2LMIT8
Cool640plate
196.5 × 99.5 mm45 parts2LMIT8
Cool640plate wide
196.5 × 99.5 mm45 parts2LMIT8
The PICO_RP2040 in open source designs
The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the PICO_RP2040 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 196.5 × 99.5 mm and carries around 45 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is 130MX Keyboard by gianlucarenzi.
What boards using the PICO_RP2040 are built for
PICO_RP2040: common questions
Where can I find a PICO_RP2040 reference design?
Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the PICO_RP2040. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
How big is a typical board using the PICO_RP2040?
The median is 196.5 × 99.5 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the PICO_RP2040?
By GitHub stars, 130MX Keyboard by gianlucarenzi, with 14 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the PICO_RP2040 before building it?
Yes. HardLabs turns a board's netlist and BOM into a working simulation, so you can boot and test firmware against it with no hardware on your desk.