README.md
Pimoroni Pico Libraries and Examples
Welcome to the brave new world of Pico!
This repository contains the C/C++ and MicroPython libraries for our range of RP2040-based boards, Raspberry Pi Pico addons & supported Breakout Garden sensors.
MicroPython
The easiest way to get started. If you're new to Pico, we recommend you read our getting started with Pico tutorial.
⚠️ All of our MicroPython libraries are baked into a batteries-included, custom version of MicroPython which you can grab from releases: https://github.com/pimoroni/pimoroni-pico/releases/latest/
New releases are issued regularly with new libraries, bug fixes to our existing libraries and new features inherited from MicroPython upstream. Be sure to check back!
- 🔗 Learn: Getting started with Pico
- Readme: Instructions for installing MicroPython
- Readme: Frequently Asked Questions
- Pimoroni Pico MicroPython + Drivers Releases
- Readme: PicoGraphics
MicroPython Examples
You can find MicroPython examples for supported sensors, packs and bases in the "micropython/examples" directory:
You can also install MicroPython stubs into Visual Studio Code to give you auto-complete, see:
C/C++
Advanced users that want to unleash the full power of Pico can use our C++ libraries. If you know what you're doing and want to build your own Pimoroni Pico project then start with the Pimoroni Pico SDK Boilerplate.
C++ Examples
You can find examples for supported sensors, packs and bases in the "examples" directory:
Boilerplate for C++ Projects
We also maintain a C++/CMake boilerplate with GitHub workflows configured for testing and a basic skeleton project.
Supported Products
Packs and Bases
- Pico Display Pack - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pico-display-pack
- Pico Scroll Pack - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pico-scroll-pack
- Pico Explorer Base - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pico-explorer-base
- Pico RGB Keypad Base - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pico-rgb-keypad-base
- Pico Unicorn Pack - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pico-unicorn-pack
- Pico Audio Pack (C++ only) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pico-audio-pack
- Pico Wireless Pack - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pico-wireless-pack
- Pico Display 2.0 - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pico-display-pack-2-0
- Pico Enviro+ Pack - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pico-enviro-pack
- Pico Inky Pack - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pico-inky-pack
- Pico GFX Pack - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pico-gfx-pack
SHIMs
- LiPo SHIM for Pico - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pico-lipo-shim
- Motor SHIM for Pico - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/motor-shim-for-pico
RP2040 Boards
- Plasma 2040 (LED strip driver) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/plasma-2040
- Interstate 75 (HUB75 matrix driver) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/interstate-75
- Badger 2040 (E Ink badge) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/badger-2040
- Servo 2040 (18 Channel Servo Controller) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/servo-2040
- Motor 2040 (Quad Motor+Encoder Controller) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/motor-2040
- Tufty 2040 (LCD badge) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/tufty-2040
Pico W Aboard
- Automation 2040 W (inputs, outputs and relays, 6-40V compatible) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/automation-2040-w
- Inventor 2040 W (motors, servos, noise) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/inventor-2040-w
- Inky Frame 5.7" (7-colour E Ink) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/inky-frame-5-7
- Automation 2040 W Mini (inputs, outputs and a relay, 6-40V compatible) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/automation-2040-w-mini
- Plasma Stick 2040 W (bijou LED strip controller) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/plasma-stick-2040-w
- Galactic Unicorn (53 x 11 LED matrix) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/galactic-unicorn
- Interstate 75 W (HUB75 matrix driver) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/interstate-75-w
- Inky Frame 4.0" (7-colour E Ink) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/inky-frame-4
- Badger 2040 W (E Ink badge) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/badger-2040-w
- Cosmic Unicorn (32 x 32 LED matrix) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/cosmic-unicorn
- Inky Frame 7.3" (7-colour E Ink) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/inky-frame-7-3
Breakouts
- AS7262 - 6-channel Spectral Sensor - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/as7262-6-channel-spectral-sensor-spectrometer-breakout
- MSA301 - 3DoF Motion Sensor - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/msa301-3dof-motion-sensor-breakout
- MICS6814 - Gas Sensor - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/mics6814-gas-sensor-breakout
- RGB Potentiometer - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/rgb-potentiometer-breakout
- RGB Encoder - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/rgb-encoder-breakout
- RGB Encoder Wheel - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/rgb-encoder-wheel-breakout
- IO Expander - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/io-expander
- RV3028 - Real-Time Clock (RTC) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/rv3028-real-time-clock-rtc-breakout
- ST7735 - 0.96" LCD - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/0-96-spi-colour-lcd-160x80-breakout
- IS31FL3730 - dual LTP-305 LED matrices - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/led-dot-matrix-breakout
- LTR559 - Proximity/Presence/Light Sensor - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/ltr-559-light-proximity-sensor-breakout
- IS31FL3731 - 11x7 and 5x5 matrix displays
- Trackball - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/trackball-breakout
- SGP30 - Air Quality Sensor - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/sgp30-air-quality-sensor-breakout
- ST7789 - 1.3" LCD, 1.54" LCD and 1.3" round LCD
- BME680 - Temperature, Pressure, Humidity & Gas Sensor - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/bme680-breakout
- BME688 - Temperature, Pressure, Humidity & Gas Sensor - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/bme688-breakout
- BH1745 - Luminance & Colour Sensor - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/bh1745-luminance-and-colour-sensor-breakout
- BME280 - Temperature, Pressure & Humidity Sensor - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/bme280-breakout
- BMP280 - Temperature & Pressure Sensor - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/bmp280-breakout-temperature-pressure-altitude-sensor
- PWM3901/PAA5100JE - Near Optical Flow Sensor - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/paa5100je-optical-tracking-spi-breakout
- ICP10125 - High Accuracy Pressure / Altitude / Temperature Sensor - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/icp10125-air-pressure-breakout
- SCD41 CO2 Sensor (Carbon Dioxide / Temperature / Humidity) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/scd41-co2-sensor-breakout
- VL53L5CX 8x8 Time of Flight Array Sensor - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/vl53l5cx-time-of-flight-tof-sensor-breakout
- RGB Encoder Wheel - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/rgb-encoder-wheel-breakout
Kits
- Wireless Plasma Kit (Plasma Stick + LED wire + bottle!) - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/wireless-plasma-kit
Tutorials and Guides
- 🔗 Getting Started with (MicroPython on) Pico
- 🔗 Pico C/C++ Development on Windows / WSL
- 🔗 Getting Started with Interstate 75 (and W)
- 🔗 Getting Started with Plasma 2040
- 🔗 Assembling Keybow 2040
- 🔗 Getting Started with Badger 2040
- 🔗 MicroPython and VL53L5CX
- 🔗 Getting Started with Tufty 2040
- 🔗 Getting Started with Inky Frame
- 🔗 Getting Started with Automation 2040 W (and Mini)
- 🔗 Assembling Wireless Plasma Kit
- 🔗 Getting Started with Badger 2040 W