Raspberry Pi Pico H Development Board — RP2040 with Pre‑Soldered Headers

The Raspberry Pi Pico H Development Board combines the power of the RP2040 microcontroller with pre‑soldered 0.1″ headers and a convenient debug header. It’s ready to drop into a breadboard, wiring panel, or control box, making it an excellent choice for students, makers, and rapid prototyping.

With a dual‑core Cortex‑M0+, 264 kB SRAM, 2 MB flash, and versatile I/O, this board is a workhorse for sensor hubs, robots, automation systems, and classroom labs that need robust, repeatable hardware.

Why Pico H is so practical

• Ready to plug: Pre‑soldered headers save assembly time and reduce errors—ideal for workshops and teaching.
• Powerful MCU: RP2040 dual‑core @ up to 133 MHz with timers, DMA, and PIO for precise control.
• Accurate sensing: 12‑bit ADC and clean 3.3 V GPIO for reliable sensor measurements.
• Wide supply range: 5 V input with 5 V/3.3 V outputs and working current up to around 300 mA.

Project ideas and applications

• Lab instruments: Multichannel thermometers, dataloggers, or simple oscilloscopes and logic monitors.
• Motor and servo controllers: Control small robots, pan‑tilt mechanisms, and animatronics.
• Control panels: Build button, encoder, and display panels for machines, 3D printers, or test rigs.
• Educational kits: Use Pico H as the core of solder‑free starter kits for coding and electronics.

Starter bundles

• Pico H classroom kit: Board + breadboard + jumper wires + LED and relay pack.
• Sensor lab: Pico H + multi‑sensor kit + 0.96″ or 1.3″ OLED for visualization.
• Robot starter: Pico H + L298/L9110 driver + TT or micro gearmotors and wheels.

Recommended add‑ons

• Micro‑USB cable for power and programming.
• Analog and digital sensors that take advantage of the 12‑bit ADC.
• LCD/OLED displays for user interfaces, graphs, and text.
• Extra headers and proto boards for semi‑permanent mounting.

Technical specifications

Pinout & power notes

• 3.3 V I/O: GPIO operates at 3.3 V even though the board is powered from 5 V.
• Current limits: Keep per‑pin and total GPIO current within the RP2040 datasheet recommendations.
• Debug header: Use the 3‑pin SWD header for low‑level debugging and firmware bring‑up when needed.

What’s in the box

• 1 × Raspberry Pi Pico H Development Board with pre‑soldered headers

FAQ

How is Pico H different from the regular Pico?

Pico H has pre‑soldered 0.1″ headers and a debug header, so it is ready for breadboards and wiring harnesses with no soldering step.

Can I power it from USB only?

Yes. For most lab and hobby projects, powering from the micro‑USB port is enough. Just make sure your USB supply can handle any external loads.

Is this board suitable for teaching?

Very much so. The solder‑free headers and stable platform make it ideal for classroom exercises and workshop activities focused on coding and electronics.