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Cytron's Maker Pi Pico Base incorporates the most wanted Reset button for your Raspberry Pi Pico and gives you access to all GPIO pins on two 20-pin headers,...

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Cytron's Maker Pi Pico Base incorporates the most wanted Reset button for your Raspberry Pi Pico and gives you access to all GPIO pins on two 20-pin headers, with clear labels. Each GPIO is paired with an LED indicator for convenient code testing and troubleshooting. The bottom of the board even comes with a comprehensive pinout diagram showing the function of each pin.
It is a compact yet feature-packed board designed to sit at the heart of your STEAM & robotics projects. Just use jumper wires and/or cables to connect any sensor and output modules to expand its capability.
Maker Pi Pico Base can be programmed with CircuitPython, MicroPython & C/C++. Just connect to any computer (including Raspberry Pi SBC) via USB, then drag and drop the file onto it to upload the program. 
Features
  • Work out of the box. No soldering! (You may need to solder headers onto your Pi Pico, however)
  • Access to all Raspberry Pi Pico's pins 
  • LED indicators on all GPIO pins
  • 3 x programmable push button (GP20-22)
  • 1 x NeoPixel LED (GP28)
  • 1 x Piezo buzzer (GP18)
  • 1 x 3.5mm stereo audio jack (GP18-19)
  • 1 x Micro SD card slot (GP10-15)
  • 1 x ESP-01 socket (GP16-17)
  • 6 x Grove port (you can use our Grove->Stemma QT cable to connect to Qwiic/QT sensors)
Raspberry Pi Pico NOT INCLUDED! (but we do stock em in the shop!)

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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.

GPIO
General-purpose input/output pins are microcontroller pins you can set in software to read signals, switch devices on and off, or connect to peripherals. The number of GPIO pins matters because it limits how many buttons, LEDs, sensors, and other parts you can wire directly to the board.
Grove
Grove is a plug-in connector ecosystem for sensors and modules that avoids soldering and jumper wires. Grove compatibility matters because it can make it quicker to add supported I2C devices, as long as the cable and voltage are suitable.
Headers
Rows of metal pins used to plug a module into a breadboard or connect it with jumper wires. Pre-soldered headers make the module easier to use straight away without needing to solder the pins yourself.
LED
A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
MicroPython
A version of the Python programming language made to run on microcontrollers. It matters because it lets beginners write readable code to control LEDs, sensors, motors and displays without needing to start with lower-level languages.
NeoPixel
A type of addressable LED system where colour data is sent along a single digital data line from one LED or controller to the next. Compatibility matters because the timing and signal format must match for the lights or driver board to respond correctly.
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