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
  • MicroPython Examples
• C/C++
  • C++ Examples
  • Boilerplate for C++ Projects
• Supported Products
  • Packs and Bases
  • SHIMs
  • RP2040 Boards
  • Pico W Aboard
  • Breakouts
  • Kits
• Tutorials and Guides

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:

• MicroPython Examples

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.

• 🔗 Learn: Pico C++ Development on Windows
• Readme: Instructions for setting up the C/C++ SDK

C++ Examples

You can find examples for supported sensors, packs and bases in the "examples" directory:

• C++ Examples

Boilerplate for C++ Projects

We also maintain a C++/CMake boilerplate with GitHub workflows configured for testing and a basic skeleton project.

• Pimoroni Pico SDK Boilerplate

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
  • https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/11x7-led-matrix-breakout
  • https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/5x5-rgb-matrix-breakout
• 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
  • https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/1-3-spi-colour-lcd-240x240-breakout
  • https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/1-3-spi-colour-round-lcd-240x240-breakout
  • https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/1-54-spi-colour-square-lcd-240x240-breakout
• 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