{"product_id":"pico-lipo","title":"Pico LiPo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA top-of-the-line RP2040-powered microcontroller with lots of flash memory, USB-C, STEMMA QT\/Qwiic and debug connectors and \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in \u003c\/strong\u003eLiPo\u003cstrong\u003e charging!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe adore the versatility and value of Raspberry Pi Pico but since its release we've been hankering for a souped-up RP2040 board with all the extras baked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pimoroni Pico LiPo is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epowered and programmable via \u003c\/strong\u003eUSB-C\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand comes with a choice of\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMB or 16MB of QSPI (XiP) flash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon board (select version before adding to cart).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've made it super easy to connect to things solderlessly too - there's a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQwiic\/STEMMA QT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econnector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso you can hook up a whole host of different sensors and breakouts, and a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edebug connector\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003efor if you want to do your programming using an SWD debugger. Because we love buttons, there's an on\/off button and a BOOTSEL button, which can also be used as a user switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pico LiPo also has\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonboard LiPo\/LiIon battery management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- the inbuilt charging circuitry means charging your battery is as easy as plugging your Pico Lipo in via USB. There are two indicator LEDs connected to the battery circuit to keep you informed of on\/off state and charging status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgrammable with C++, MicroPython or CircuitPython, the Pico LiPo is the perfect powerhouse for your portable projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety note!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou should only use the Pico LiPo with LiPo or LiIon batteries, and you should make sure that any project involving LiPos is sufficiently protected from being dented, bent, punctured or crushed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatteries, cables and headers are not included \u003c\/strong\u003e- see our Awesome Extras for suggestions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by RP2040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual ARM Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e264kB of SRAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4MB\/16MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP (select before adding to cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMCP73831 charger with 215mA charging current (datasheet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXB6096I2S battery protector (datasheet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C connector for power, programming, and data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 pin Qw-ST (Qwiic \/ STEMMA QT) connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 pin debug connector (JST-SH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-pole JST PH battery connector, with polarity marked on the board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch for basic input (doubles up as DFU select on boot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower, charging and user LED indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard 3V3 regulator (max regulator current output 600mA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput voltage range 3V - 5.5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi Pico add-ons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: approx 53mm x 21mm x 8mm (L x W x H, including connectors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pico LiPo is firmware agnostic! 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