The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 Development Kit with SC1631 prototype board is a compact, high-performance microcontroller platform designed for makers, innovators, educators, and engineers. This cutting-edge kit combines versatility, power, and ease of use—making it the ideal choice for hobbyists and professionals alike who want to build intelligent systems, embedded applications, IoT devices, robotics, and more.
As one of the most exciting releases from Raspberry Pi, this development kit brings advanced features and improved performance over previous generations, while still maintaining full compatibility with the vast ecosystem of Raspberry Pi tools and accessories.
🔥 Key Features at a Glance
At the core of the kit lies the Raspberry Pi Pico 2, powered by the RP2350 microcontroller, a remarkable upgrade that delivers enhanced processing speed and memory capacity. Whether you're developing real-time control systems, experimenting with TinyML, building custom sensors, or prototyping embedded applications, the Pico 2 offers a powerful yet energy-efficient foundation.
Highlights include:
Dual-core processing performance with Dual Arm Cortex-M33 or optional Dual RISC-V Hazard3 cores at up to 150 MHz, delivering smooth execution even for demanding real-time tasks.
520 KB on-chip SRAM and 4 MB flash storage, giving you ample space for complex logic, sensor data handling, and rich firmware.
Flexible I/O interfaces, including UART, SPI, I²C, PWM, and ADC, enabling easy connection to displays, sensors, motors, and other peripherals.
USB 1.1 support for programming and mass storage mode, ensuring simple drag-and-drop firmware updates.
Wide voltage input range (1.8 V – 5.5 V) and robust thermal tolerance (-20 °C to +85 °C), ideal for portable and outdoor projects.
Security features such as signed boot, hardware SHA-256 acceleration, TrustZone for Cortex-M, and secure OTP storage—perfect for applications requiring trusted firmware execution.
These features make this kit suitable for beginners learning the basics of embedded systems, as well as seasoned developers creating complex smart solutions.
