{"product_id":"rp2040-zero","title":"RP2040-Zero Pico-Like MCU Development Board Based on Raspberry Pi RP2040 Microcontroller Chip","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\" class=\"product-description-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; border-left: 4px solid #2c3e50; padding-left: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRP2040-Zero\u003c\/strong\u003e is a ultra-compact, low-cost, high-performance Pico-compatible microcontroller module built around the official \u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi RP2040 chip\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed with a castellated edge module for seamless Surface-Mount (SMD) integration, it packs maximum computing power into a tiny footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eEquipped with a modern USB Type-C interface, onboard RGB LED, and full support for both C\/C++ and MicroPython ecosystems, the RP2040-Zero is an ideal hardware choice for DIY electronics projects, rapid prototyping, custom USB peripherals, and space-constrained embedded mass production applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\" class=\"product-description-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; border-left: 4px solid #2c3e50; padding-left: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #34495e; margin: 15px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e🚀 High-Performance Microcontroller Architecture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRP2040 Silicon Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor running at up to 133 MHz with flexible clock options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn-Chip \u0026amp; External Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes 264KB of high-speed SRAM and 2MB of onboard NOR Flash memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgrammable I\/O (PIO):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x state machines for building custom hardware peripherals, interfaces, and protocol emulators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 1.1 Host \u0026amp; Device:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully supports host and device operating modes with drag-and-drop UF2 programming via USB mass storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #34495e; margin: 15px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e📏 Compact \u0026amp; Integration-Friendly Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCastellated Edge Module:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows direct surface-mounting (SMD) onto custom carrier boards without pin headers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Type-C Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB Type-C port used for both power supply and high-speed firmware flashing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard Controls \u0026amp; LED:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features independent BOOT and RESET buttons alongside a programmable WS2812 RGB LED for quick status indication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #34495e; margin: 15px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e🔌 Rich Multi-Function Peripherals\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e29 x Multiplexed GPIO Pins:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 GPIOs brought out via standard pin headers, with the remaining accessible via soldering pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Interfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes 2x SPI, 2x I2C, 2x UART, 4x 12-bit ADC channels, and 16x controllable PWM channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Sensors:\u003c\/strong\u003e On-chip accurate temperature sensor, clock, and hardware timers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #34495e; margin: 15px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e🛠️ Flexible Software Ecosystem\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Language Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully compatible with official C\/C++ SDK and MicroPython.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIDE Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works smoothly with Thonny IDE, Visual Studio Code, and Arduino IDE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features low-power sleep and dormant modes for battery-conscious applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-section\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; border-left: 4px solid #2c3e50; padding-left: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eImportant Usage Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"power-warning-box\" style=\"background-color: #fff0f0; border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #c0392b; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: #c0392b;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.3V Logic Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All GPIO pins operate at 3.3V logic level. Do NOT apply 5V signals directly to GPIO pins to prevent permanent damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware Flashing:\u003c\/strong\u003e To enter bootloader mode, press and hold the \u003cstrong\u003eBOOT button\u003c\/strong\u003e while connecting the USB-C cable to your computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRGB LED Pinout:\u003c\/strong\u003e The onboard WS2812 RGB LED is routed to \u003cstrong\u003eGPIO16\u003c\/strong\u003e by default.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3V3 pin is strictly for 3.3V regulated output\/input. Use VSYS or VUSB for 5V power input. If connecting an external battery to VSYS, install a blocking diode to prevent reverse current.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\" class=\"product-description-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; border-left: 4px solid #2c3e50; padding-left: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; 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