What is it?

Pico W5 is an advanced microcontroller based on the Raspberry Pi Pico W design, designed to provide developers with more powerful functions and a wider range of applications. It inherits the core features of the Raspberry Pi Pico, such as the official self-designed RP2350 microcontroller chip, up to 150MHz ARM Cortex M0+ dual-core processor, and 26 multi-function GPIO pins. At the same time, it has been significantly enhanced in terms of USB interface, Flash capacity and Bluetooth protocol performance. Pico W5's newly added Type-C interface and wireless connection function support 802.11a/b/g/n wireless protocol and 2.4GHz or 5GHz dual-band operation, as well as low-power Bluetooth and Bluetooth 5.0, making it an ideal choice for IoT projects, edge computing, education and DIY enthusiasts, low-cost and low-power embedded systems, and rapid prototyping.

Why did you make it?

Its appearance, pin definition and size are consistent with Raspberry Pi Pico, and it adopts stamp hole design to ensure compatibility with most Raspberry Pi Pico modules. At the same time, by providing a complete SDK and open source tutorials, it supports C/C++ and MicroPython programming languages. Whether professional developers, enthusiasts or students can quickly get started and embed Pico W5 into various innovative applications. This microcontroller not only expands the capabilities of Raspberry Pi Pico, but also opens up a new space of possibilities for developers. Whether your project is for advanced IoT application development, edge computing, STEM education or personal hobbies, Pico W5 can provide you with strong support and flexible solutions.

What makes it special?

• Compared with the Raspberry Pi Pico W, the Pico W5 has a larger onboard Flash capacity and a new Type-C interface；
• Supports wireless link, supports Wifi 802.11a/b/g/n, 4GHz or5GHz dual-band, supports low-power Bluetooth and Bluetooth 5.0, and can be developed and deployed in more IoT scenarios;
• The appearance, pin definition and size are consistent with Raspberry Pi Pico, and it is compatible with most Pico modules
• Stamp hole design, which can be directly welded and integrated into the baseboard designed by the user;
• Supports C/C++, MicroPython development language
• Comes with complete SDK, open source data tutorials, easy to get started, and can be quickly embedded in the application.

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Applications

• Internet of Things (IoT) device development: smart home, industrial automation, remote monitoring, etc.
• Edge computing and edge AI: deploy machine learning models on edge devices for local data analysis and processing.
• Education and DIY enthusiasts: STEM education, electronics production, robotics design and other DIY projects.
• Low-cost and low-power embedded systems: suitable for industrial automation, wearable devices, battery-powered mobile devices, etc.
• Prototype development and rapid testing: hardware prototyping, proof of concept, rapid iteration testing.