CPico RP2040

Introducing the CPico RP2040, a versatile USB-C, Pico-format development board designed to improve your RP2040 development projects.

Built around the powerful RP2040 microcontroller from Raspberry Pi, the CPico RP2040 maintains full pin compatibility with the Raspberry Pi Pico, ensuring seamless integration into existing setups, whilst offering the benefits of USB-C, BOOT/RESET buttons, BConnect, Non-Intrusive UART Integration and more!

The CPico RP2040 pairs perfectly with the iLabs iProbe debugger for CMSIS/DAP compatibility.

iLabs’ innovative design also connects an unassigned pin from the RP2040 to the debug connector, providing UART functionality without occupying any of the modules hardware pins. This ensures that all GPIO pins remain available for your applications needs.

Features

• RP2040 Microcontroller: Leverage the dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ processor, offering high performance and efficiency for a wide range of applications
• Pico Board Format: Designed in the familiar Pico form factor, the CPico RP2040 ensures compatibility with accessories and peripherals intended for the Raspberry Pi Pico
• USB Type C: The board is equipped with a sturdy USB-C connector which provides both power and data to the board. The connector is configured to automatically negotiate 3A max power delivery when connected to a USB C host system
• BOOT + RESET Buttons: Because every good Pico-based board needs a RESET button!
• Enhanced Debugging with BConnect: Featuring an integrated debug port based on our proprietary BConnect specification, the CPico RP2040 simplifies the debugging process. Connect your CMSIS/DAP or UART debugger effortlessly and commence debugging without delay
• Non-Intrusive UART Integration: Our innovative design connects an unassigned pin from the RP2040 to the debug connector, providing UART functionality without occupying any of the modules hardware pins. This ensures that all GPIO pins remain available for your applications needs
• Memory: Equipped with 264KB of SRAM and support for external QSPI flash memory, providing ample space for code and data storage
• Connectivity: Includes multiple I/O options such as SPI, I2C, UART, and GPIO, facilitating easy integration with various sensors and modules
• Power Supply: Operates efficiently with a wide range of input voltages, suitable for battery-powered applications
• Development Support: Compatible with popular development environments including MicroPython, CircuitPython, and C/C++, supported by comprehensive documentation and a vibrant community

Connect with iProbe CMSIS/DAP Debugger

The CPico RP2040 pairs perfectly with our BSWD iProbe debuggerfor CMSIS/DAP compatibility. With the iProbe, you can:

• Quickly flash and debug code over the BConnect debug port
• Streamline the development process with plug-and-play functionality
• Achieve seamless integration with tools like OpenOCD, GDB, and popular IDEs

The CPico RP2040 is connected to the iProbe using the included small flexible flat cable which connects the SWCLK, SWDIO and UART TX (and also GND) which gives you a convenient of debugging your application.

Resources

• Raspberry Pi pico-sdk Support
  • This board is supported natively by the Raspberry Pi pico-sdk.
• Using the Arduino environment
  • Just like with all our RP2040 and RP2350-based boards you can use Earle F. Philhowers arduino-pico to provide Arduino support for this board. Instructions on how to install and downloads are available here: https://github.com/earlephilhower/arduino-pico
  • This board is fully backwards compatible with the original Raspberry Pi Pico board so when selecting a board in the IDE you can use that board.
• Circuitpython/Micropython
  • Support for Circuitpython is now available for this board. You can download the latest version from here: https://circuitpython.org/board/raspberry_pi_pico/
  • Micropython is available from here: https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/microcontrollers/micropython.html
• Schematic

Package Contents

• 1x CPico RP2040 board