Nov 26, 2024 11:40:00

The $7 wireless microcomputer 'Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W' has been released, and a review article has already released saying that 'accessories and add-ons for Raspberry Pi Pico can be used.'

On November 25, 2024, the small microcontroller board ' Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W ' was announced. It is a wireless-enabled version of the 'Raspberry Pi Pico 2' that was released on August 9, 2024, equipped with a wireless module, and is priced at $7 (approximately 1,080 yen).

Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W on sale now at $7 - Raspberry Pi

https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/raspberry-pi-pico-2-w-on-sale-now/

Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W Review: The RP2350 goes wireless | Tom's Hardware
https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-2-w-review

Our editorial department has actually reviewed the 'Raspberry Pi Pico 2', which was released in August 2024, as shown in the article below.

Summary of steps to build a development environment for 'Raspberry Pi Pico 2' and blink LED - GIGAZINE
https://gigazine.net/news/20240901-raspberry-pi-pico-2-lchika-blink/

The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W continues to use the 'RP2350' microcontroller. The difference with the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 is that it is equipped with the 'CYW43439' wireless module, which supports 2.4GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2.

The CYW43439 is a proven wireless module that was also installed in

the Raspberry Pi Pico W , which was released in 2022. In its announcement, Raspberry Pi stated, 'Equipped with the proven wireless modem from the original Pico W, priced at just $7 (approximately 1,080 yen), this is the perfect product to be at the heart of a connected IoT project.'

A review article has already appeared in the overseas media 'Tom's Hardware', summarizing that 'Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W offers a higher performance microcontroller while maintaining the same physical dimensions, connectors, and wireless package as Raspberry Pi Pico W'. Since there are many commonalities, the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W was also able to use accessories and add-ons for Raspberry Pi Pico. There were no particular problems with the firmware, and it was stated that Wi-Fi communication was quickly established after setup.

Raspberry Pi concluded its announcement by saying that it has 'more ideas' for the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 series, 'stay tuned for news in early 2025.'

In Japan, Switch Science is currently

preparing for sales and will release the device as soon as certification is obtained.