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Forum Index : Microcontroller and PC projects : Silicon Chip Pico 2 Computer (April 2025 )

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zeitfest
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Posted: 02:29am 27 Mar 2025
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I see Silicon Chip has an article (April 2025 copy)

"  PICO/2/Computer
   Design and firmware by Peter Mather
   Words and MMBasic by Geoff Graham       "

Presumably that is the PicoMiteHDMIUSB motherboard reference design

here + following pages  ?

Are there any changes ?  The article says two pre-populated pcbs as a kit with spares
can be ordered from their supplier in China for about $150 AUD.
Edited 2025-03-27 12:30 by zeitfest
 
Geoffg

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Posted: 10:01pm 27 Mar 2025
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Yes, the magazine project is the same as Peter's PicoMiteHDMIUSB motherboard reference design.  As the article says, you can buy two assembled versions from JLCPCB for approx Aust$150 or, as I understand it, Silicon Chip will be selling the assembled version individually (I'm not sure of the cost).

There are no changes from Peter's original design.  But since that version Peter has made some further changes as detailed in that thread.

Geoff
Edited 2025-03-28 08:06 by Geoffg
Geoff Graham - http://geoffg.net
 
phil99

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Posted: 10:31pm 27 Mar 2025
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  Silicon Chip Shop - Kits / Part Sets said    
An assembled Pico 2 PCB plus a separate Raspberry Pi Pico 2 and the front and rear panels for the case. Just solder the Pico 2 to the PCB, add feet or a case, and it's ready to use.

Note: the photo shows the fully assembled module (prototype version). Everything in the photo is provided but the PIco 2 and a header need to be soldered to the PCB. The SD card and CR2032 coin cell are not included.

Cat No SC7468. Price: AUD $120.00 1 add Add to trolley (available until stock is exhausted)
In stock: ? yes (7 available). Estimated dispatch time: 1-3 days
Related to: Project: The Pico 2 Computer (April 2025)
They also have the bare PCB for $5 + P&P.
 
Turbo46

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Posted: 10:39pm 27 Mar 2025
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They are selling! When I bought one yesterday there were 15 available. Now there are 7.

Bill
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mozzie
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Posted: 02:55pm 29 Mar 2025
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G'day All,
Checked Tuesday they had 20 available
Ordered mine on Friday, they had 4 left
Just checked and only one left  
Hopefully being this popular they will get another batch made.
I'd get in quick if you are procrastinating....

Regards,
Lyle.
 
zeitfest
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Posted: 01:03pm 31 Mar 2025
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I am wondering if SC is doing a pico 2 W or 2350B project already, given the three month publication lag, which would then supersede it   .
 
cdeagle
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Posted: 06:26pm 14 Apr 2025
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I just received mine today. Assembly was straight-forward. However, I might have a bad RP2350. Getting a "Device Descriptor Request Failed" message from Windows 11 Device Manager when trying to upload the firmware. Probably should have checked it before soldering it to the motherboard.

I have a stand-alone RP2350 that works fine.

David
 
matherp
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  Quote  Getting a "Device Descriptor Request Failed" message from Windows 11 Device Manager when trying to upload the firmware.


Have you removed the links on CN2? You can't upload with them in place
 
cdeagle
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Posted: 08:07am 15 Apr 2025
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Yes, the jumpers are removed.
 
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