{"product_id":"rp2040-zero-mini-development-board-raspberry-pi-rp2040-mcu","title":"RP2040-Zero Mini Development Board (Raspberry Pi RP2040 MCU)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eOverview \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the power and flexibility of the Raspberry Pi Pico but find its footprint too large for your miniaturized projects, the \u003cstrong\u003eRP2040-Zero Mini Development Board\u003c\/strong\u003e is the perfect solution. Powered by the exact same official Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller, this board packs exceptional performance into a form factor that is a fraction of the size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable at Tomson Electronics, the RP2040-Zero upgrades the classic Pico experience by trading the outdated Micro-USB for a modern \u003cstrong\u003eUSB Type-C port\u003c\/strong\u003e and adding an onboard WS2812 addressable RGB LED. Furthermore, its edges are \u003cstrong\u003ecastellated\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it can be easily soldered directly onto a custom carrier PCB as a surface-mount module, or you can solder standard 2.54mm header pins for traditional breadboard prototyping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso searched as:\u003c\/strong\u003e rp2040 zero board, pico mini alternative, waveshare rp2040-zero, miniature raspberry pi pico, castellated rp2040 board, custom macropad controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePinout \u0026amp; Board Layout\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is the detailed pinout and component diagram for the RP2040-Zero, highlighting the various GPIO functionalities, power pins, and onboard components to help you easily integrate it into your custom circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2132\/9029\/files\/RP2040_Zero_Pinout1.jpg?v=1787927452\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrocontroller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official Raspberry Pi RP2040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-Core ARM Cortex M0+ (Clocked up to 133 MHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264KB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2MB Onboard Flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB Type-C (for power and programming)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × WS2812 Addressable RGB LED (mapped to GP16), Reset Button, Boot Button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGPIO Pins:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 multi-function GPIO pins (20 via edge pins, 9 via solder pads on the back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Interfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × SPI, 2 × I2C, 2 × UART, 4 × 12-bit ADC, 16 × Controllable PWM channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 × Programmable I\/O (PIO) state machines for custom peripheral support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Mechanical Keyboards:\u003c\/strong\u003e The absolute go-to board for building custom macropads, split keyboards, and rotary encoder controllers due to its tiny size and native USB HID support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface-Mount Modules:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilizing the castellated edges to solder the board flush onto a larger custom-designed PCB without needing bulky header pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWearable Tech:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embedding smart controls and addressable LED animations into cosplay props, smart clothing, or miniature displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-Robotics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acting as a high-speed, dual-core brain for small robotic platforms where every millimeter of space and gram of weight matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a standard Raspberry Pi Pico?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The RP2040-Zero uses the exact same main chip (RP2040) but is significantly smaller. 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