Clockwork Pi launches PicoCalc, Raspberry Pi Pico-powered retro computing device
https://www.electronics-lab.com/clockwork-pi-launches-picocalc-raspberry-pi-pico-powered-retro-computing-device/
Clockwork Pi has released its latest product, the PicoCalc, which is powered by a Raspberry Pi Pico, bringing a minimalist yet functional approach to portable computing. The product blends vintage design concepts with modern microcontroller capabilities. PicoCalc is designed to rekindle the era when BASIC was the gateway to programming, as it enables users to […]
The P42 Pico-Video4 Rev1 supports PAL and NTSC systems
https://www.electronics-lab.com/the-p42-pico-video4-rev1-supports-pal-and-ntsc-systems/
A Pi Pico RP2040 board with 4x NTSC/PAL video output; 8 inputs and switched 5 – 12 V, 100mA power The P42 Pico-Video4 Rev1, a Raspberry Pi Pico-based board, provides video output with all the necessary components built in. Measuring 85mm x 100mm, this compact stand-alone board supports the analog television encoding systems PAL and […]
MicroMac – Emulate a Macintosh 128K on a Raspberry Pi Pico for Just $7
https://www.electronics-lab.com/micromac-emulate-a-macintosh-128k-on-a-raspberry-pi-pico-for-just-7/
Raspberry Pi units have long been a playground for tech enthusiasts looking to explore and repurpose old software. The latest breakthrough comes from Matt Evans, who has managed to emulate the iconic Macintosh 128K using a Raspberry Pi Pico. This remarkable achievement allows anyone to run a piece of computing history on hardware that costs […]
PicoQuake Vibration Sensor – An Open Source Device built Around Raspberry Pi’s RP2040 MCU
https://www.electronics-lab.com/picoquake-vibration-sensor-an-open-source-device-built-around-raspberry-pis-rp2040-mcu/
PicoQuake Vibration Sensor is a sensor that is designed to measure a wide range of frequencies, making it suitable for monitoring everything from swaying buildings to vibrating machinery. The unique thing about this sensor is that it’s open-sourced and can operate via a USB as a standalone device. PicoQuake, a new vibration sensor from Slovenian […]
Project-piCo is an Open-Sourced Raspberry Pi Pico with a USB Type-C Port
https://www.electronics-lab.com/project-pico-is-an-open-sourced-raspberry-pi-pico-with-a-usb-type-c-port/
Sam Hocevar’s Project-piCo is an open-source Raspberry Pi Pico board with a USB Type-C port. In a Reddit post, Hocevar explains I really wanted a Type-C connector on my Pico H, and I wanted it even more when I found out that the device was released less than 5 years ago and it still had […]
PalmOS can now run on a $4 Raspberry Pi Pico thanks to Dmitry Grinberg’s rePalm project
https://www.electronics-lab.com/palmos-can-now-run-on-a-4-raspberry-pi-pico-thanks-to-dmitry-grinbergs-repalm-project/
In an attempt to bring retro software to modern hardware, developer, and tinkerer Dmitry Grinberg has skillfully ported the once-beloved Palm OS 5 to a Raspberry Pi Pico, though with a few compromises. To any hardware enthusiast, the Raspberry Pi is known for its versatility, reliability, and ability to run different operating systems. However, did […]
SB Components releases Micro RP2040, a compact version of Raspberry Pi Pico
https://www.electronics-lab.com/sb-components-releases-micro-rp2040-a-compact-version-of-raspberry-pi-pico/
The Micro RP2040 microcontroller board is a powerful development tool that includes most of the features of the Raspberry Pi Pico in a smaller and more compact form factor. The board is designed for hobbyists, students, and professionals, for a wide range of projects, from building robots and controlling smart home devices to experimenting with […]
Wokwi is an online simulator for Arduino, Raspberry Pi Pico, and ESP32 boards
https://www.electronics-lab.com/wokwi-is-an-online-simulator-for-arduino-raspberry-pi-pico-and-esp32-boards/
Wokwi is an innovative online simulator designed to cater to the needs of Arduino, Raspberry Pi Pico, and ESP32 enthusiasts. But the developers have not stopped there; you can also use this simulator for your custom boards. With Wokwi, you can start coding your next IoT project in seconds without waiting for physical components or […]
Debugging Pico using SWD and UART with the new Raspberry Pi Debug Probe, at just $12
https://www.electronics-lab.com/debugging-pico-using-swd-and-uart-with-the-new-raspberry-pi-debug-probe-at-just-12/
The Raspberry Pi Debug Probe is a comprehensive USB-to-debug kit that provides the necessary hardware for solderless, plug-and-play debugging. It is inspired by the trend where electronics enthusiasts used one Raspberry Pi Pico to debug programs running on another Pico board and features Raspberry Pi’s RP2040, a dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ microcontroller with clever Programmable Input/Output […]
Challenger RP2040 SD/RTC – Feather-Compatible RP2040-Based Microcontroller Board with RTC and microSD Card Reader
https://www.electronics-lab.com/challenger-rp2040-sd-rtc-feather-compatible-rp2040-based-microcontroller-board-with-rtc-and-microsd-card-reader/
Invector Labs (ILABS) has released a new Raspberry Pi Pico-based board equipped with a micro SD card reader and a Real Time Clock. The Challenger RP2040SD/RTC takes the popular RP2040 chip, pops it on an Adafruit Feather form factor board, and adds a micro SD card and an RTC. Features of the Challenger RP2040 SD/RTC […]