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Raspberry Pi Pi RP2040 Maker - Simplifying Robotics with RP2040

Raspberry Pi Pi RP2040 Maker - Simplifying Robotics with RP2040

The Cytron Maker Pi RP2040 is a versatile robot controller board featuring the first microcontroller designed by Raspberry Pi, the RP2040. This board is equipped with dual-channel DC motor drivers, servo motor ports, and multiple Grove I/O connectors, making it an ideal choice for DIY robotics and motion control projects. It allows users to explore the new RP2040 chip while building robots.

Package Includes

  • 1x Maker Pi RP2040
  • 4x Grove to Female Header Cable
  • 1x Mini Screwdriver
  • 1x Silicone Rubber Feet (Pack of 4)

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Features

  • Powered by Raspberry Pi RP2040
    • Processor: Dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+
    • Internal RAM: 264KB
    • Flash Memory: 2MB
    • Specifications: Same as Raspberry Pi Pico
  • Robot Controller Board
    • Servo Motors: 4 ports
    • DC Motors: 2 channels with quick test buttons
  • Versatile Power Circuit
    • Power Selection: Automatic between USB 5V, LiPo (1-cell), or Vin (3.6-6V)
    • Battery Charger: Built-in 1-cell LiPo/Li-Ion charger with protection features
    • Switch: Power on/off
  • Additional Features
    • Status LEDs: 13 for GPIO pins
    • Buzzer: 1x Piezo with mute switch
    • Buttons: 2x push buttons
    • RGB LEDs: 2x (Neopixel)
    • Grove Ports: 7x flexible I/O options (digital, analog, I2C, SPI, UART)
    • CircuitPython: Preloaded
    • Mounting Holes: 4x 4.8mm (LEGO® pin compatible), 6x M3 screw holes

Specifications

  • Microcontroller: Raspberry Pi RP2040
  • Processor: Dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+
  • RAM: 264KB
  • Flash Memory: 2MB
  • Motor Ports: 4x Servo, 2x DC
  • Power Input: USB 5V, LiPo (1-cell), Vin (3.6-6V)
  • Status LEDs: 13
  • Piezo Buzzer: 1
  • Push Buttons: 2
  • RGB LEDs: 2
  • Grove Ports: 7
  • Mounting Holes: 4x 4.8mm, 6x M3

Applications

  • DIY robotics projects
  • Motion control applications
  • Educational purposes in learning programming and electronics
  • Prototyping and experimentation with the RP2040 microcontroller

Pinout

Pinout

Function

Function Description
Vin Terminal Connect to any power source within 3.6 - 6V.
LiPo Battery Connector Connect to Single Cell LiPo / Li-Ion Battery. The battery is rechargeable via USB. The battery is protected from overcharged and over discharged.
Power LED Turn on when powered up.
On/Off Switch Turn on/off the power.
Debug Port Debugging port of the RP2040.
Micro USB Port Used for upload programs from PC. Can also be used to power up the board.
Reset Button Press to reset the RP2040.
Boot Button Enter bootloader mode when pressed and reset. Used to load Micropython/Circuitpython or custom firmware.

Grove Ports

Grove Port GPIO PWM SPI I2C UART Analog
1 0 PWM0-A SDI0 SDA0 TX0 -
1 - PWM0-B CSn0 SCL0 RX0 -
2 2 PWM1-A SCK0 SDA1 - -
3 - PWM1-B SDO0 SCL1 - -
3 4 PWM2-A SDI0 SDA0 TX1 -
5 - PWM2-B CSn0 SCL0 RX1 -
4 16 PWM0-A SDI0 SDA0 TX0 -
17 - PWM0-B CSn0 SCL0 RX0 -
5 6 PWM3-A SCK0 SDA1 - -
26 - PWM5-A - SDA1 - ADC0
6 26 PWM5-A - SDA1 - ADC0
27 - PWM5-B - SCL1 - ADC1
7 7 PWM3-B SDO0 SCL1 - -
28 - PWM6-A - - - ADC2

Other Features

  • RGB LEDs (WS2812): User programmable WS2812B RGB LED, GP18
  • Programmable Buttons: Connected to GP20, GP21
  • Piezo Buzzer: Connected to GP22
  • Buzzer Mute Switch: Mute control
  • GPIO Status LEDs: Indicate GPIO states
  • Motor Test Buttons: Test motor driver functionality
  • Servo Ports: 4x RC servo motors (GP12–GP15)
  • Motor Status LEDs: Show motor activity
  • DC Motor Terminals: M1A (GP8), M1B (GP9), M2A (GP10), M2B (GP11)

Motor Driver Truth Table

Input A (GP8 / GP10) Input B (GP9 / GP11) Output A (M1A / M2A) Output B (M1B / M2B) Motor
Low Low Low Low Brake
High Low High Low Forward
Low High Low High Backward
High High Hi-Z Hi-Z Coast

Dimension

Dimensions