Raspberry Pi Pico w

Raspberry Pi Pico W – Powerful, Wireless, and Compact!

Take your projects to the next level with the Raspberry Pi Pico W, now available at As Tech and Threads. Whether you’re a beginner tinkerer or a seasoned developer, this microcontroller opens up endless possibilities—especially with built-in WiFi connectivity!

📦 Key Specifications:

• Main Chip: RP2040 by Raspberry Pi (UK designed!)

• Processor: Dual-core ARM Cortex M0+ @ up to 133 MHz

• Memory: 264KB SRAM, 2MB Flash

• Wireless:

  • Infineon CYW43439 chip

  • WiFi 802.11n (2.4GHz)

  • Bluetooth 5.2 (future support)

  • WPA3 & SoftAP (up to 4 clients)

• USB Support: USB 1.1 Host & Device

• Onboard Features:

  • LED (via wireless chip GPIO)

  • Temperature Sensor

  • Real-Time Clock

  • SMPS Power Management

🔌 Connectivity:

• GPIOs: 26 multi-function pins

• Protocols: 2×SPI, 2×I2C, 2×UART, 3×ADC (12-bit), 16×PWM

• PIO: 8 Programmable IO state machines

• Onboard antenna (ABRACON licensed)

📏 Dimensions & Build:

• Product Numbers:

  • Pico W: SC0918

  • Pico WH: SC0919

• Drag & Drop Programming via USB (Mass Storage UF2)

📘 What You’ll Need:

• Micro-USB cable (for power & programming)

• Optional: Header pins or breadboard (WH model includes headers)

• MicroPython UF2 firmware (get the Pico W version!)

🌐 What Can You Build?

Thanks to WiFi, you can now:

• Run a web server

• Monitor sensors remotely

• Control devices over the internet

• Create smart IoT solutions from home

📌 Notes on GPIO Pins:

Some GPIOs are used internally for WiFi & power management:

• GPIO23-25, 29: Used for wireless SPI and power functions

• WL_GPIO0–2: Control LED, SMPS, and VBUS detection

🧰 Accessories & Resources:

Find headers, sensors, cases, and extension boards in our Pico Accessories section!

Helpful Links:

• Raspberry Pi Pico W Pinout

• Getting Started with MicroPython

• Internet Connectivity Guide (PDF)

• Official Pico W Datasheet & Design Files

• CYW43439 Datasheet

❓ FAQs (As Tech and Threads Quick Answers):

• WiFi Bands? Only 2.4GHz supported

• Not connecting well? Disable mesh/5GHz switching on your router

• LED doesn’t work like Pico? It’s now handled via the wireless chip!

• Power usage? Slightly higher than the original Pico

• Need help? Start with the datasheet or visit the Raspberry Pi forums