Raspberry Pi Pico W RP2040 Wi-Fi Dev Board | MicroPython

Raspberry Pi Pico W – RP2040 Wireless Wi-Fi Development Board with MicroPython Support

Take your embedded-computing and IoT projects to the next level with the Raspberry Pi Pico W RP2040 Development Board. Built around the powerful RP2040 microcontroller designed by Raspberry Pi Ltd., this compact board packs dual-core processing, built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and an impressive set of I/O options into a stamp-hole form factor that drops straight into your custom PCB design.

Key Features

• RP2040 Microcontroller – Dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor running at a flexible clock speed up to 133 MHz
• Wireless Connectivity – Infineon CYW43439 chip providing 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) wireless networking
• Onboard Memory – 264 KB SRAM and 2 MB on-chip Flash storage
• USB Mass Storage Programming – Drag-and-drop firmware upload; the board appears as a USB mass-storage device — no special programmer required
• 26 Multifunctional GPIO Pins – Versatile I/O for sensors, displays, motors, and more
• Rich Peripheral Set – 2× SPI, 2× I2C, 2× UART, 3× 12-bit ADC, 16× PWM channels
• 8 Programmable I/O (PIO) State Machines – Create custom peripherals in hardware with zero CPU overhead
• Onboard Temperature Sensor – Monitor the chip's operating temperature directly
• Accurate Clocks & Timers – Precise on-chip oscillator and RTC support
• Floating-Point Acceleration – On-chip accelerated floating-point library for math-intensive applications
• Stamp-Hole Design – Castellation allows the board to be directly soldered onto a custom carrier board
• MicroPython & C/C++ SDK Support – Begin prototyping immediately with MicroPython or dive deeper with the official C/C++ SDK

Technical Specifications

What's in the Box

• 1× Raspberry Pi Pico W RP2040 Development Board (choose Welded or No Welded headers)

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Made in Mainland China.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the Raspberry Pi Pico W RP2040 board support MicroPython?

A: Yes! The Pico W is fully compatible with MicroPython. Simply download the MicroPython UF2 firmware from the official Raspberry Pi website, hold the BOOTSEL button while plugging in via USB, and drag the firmware file onto the mass-storage device that appears. You can then start coding wirelessly in seconds.

Q: What Wi-Fi standard does this RP2040 board support?

A: The board uses an Infineon CYW43439 wireless chip to deliver Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) connectivity on the 2.4 GHz band, making it ideal for IoT projects, home automation, remote data logging, and wireless sensor networks.

Q: Can I solder this Pico W board directly onto a custom carrier PCB?

A: Absolutely. The stamp-hole (castellated edge) design allows you to solder the Pico W directly onto your own PCB layout, creating a seamless, low-profile embedded solution without additional connectors.

Q: What is the difference between the Welded and No Welded versions?

A: The Welded version comes with header pins already soldered, making it ready to plug straight into a breadboard or prototyping socket. The No Welded version ships without headers so you can solder your own connectors or integrate it directly into a custom board.

Q: Is this development board compatible with the official Raspberry Pi C/C++ SDK?

A: Yes. In addition to MicroPython, the Pico W is fully supported by the official Raspberry Pi Pico C/C++ SDK, giving experienced developers full access to the RP2040's hardware features, including PIO state machines, DMA, and hardware interpolators.