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Maker Pi RP2040 Robotics Kit

Maker Pi RP2040 Robotics Kit

Cytron's single robotics board with motor drivers, NeoPixels, buttons, a buzzer, and Grove ports. It is the controller for the club's low-cost robots.

Source book: Learning MicroPython
Kit page: https://dmccreary.github.io/learning-micropython/kits/maker-pi-rp2040/
Printable one-pager: maker-pi-rp2040-one-pager.html

Features

  • Power status LED (green)
  • On/off switch
  • 13 blue LEDs to show status on GP pins 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,16,17,26,27 and 28
  • 2 WS2812B RGB LEDs connected to GP18
  • LiPo Battery Connector
  • Micro USB Port (use for powering and programming)

Benefits

  • Free, open lessons: the Learning MicroPython textbook has the kit page, wiring, and MicroPython code.
  • Ready-made curriculum: 6 additional lab pages walk students through the build step by step.
  • Classroom friendly: built on a solderless breadboard or no-solder connectors.
  • Real-world data: students read sensors and turn measurements into decisions.
  • Budget: $9.90 (board).

Parts

  • Cytron Maker Pi RP2040 ($10) — Controller board (built-in RP2040)
  • HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor — Sensor
  • Momentary Push Buttons — Input button / switch
  • Piezo Buzzer / Speaker — Sound output
  • SG90 Micro Servo — Motor / actuator
  • VL53L0X Time-of-Flight Sensor — Sensor
  • WS2812B NeoPixels — LEDs
  • 830-Point Breadboard ($1.10) — Breadboard
  • Micro-USB Data Cable ($2.50) — Power and programming cable