Product description: SparkFun Thing Plus - RP2350 - with WiFi and Bluetooth communication - USB Type-C - SparkFun WRL-25134
SparkFun Thing Plus - RP2350 is a versatile development platform in the compact Thing Plus format. Equipped with the RP2350 microcontroller from Raspberry Pi , it supports both WiFi 4 (802.11n) and Bluetooth 5.2 . On board you will also find a Li-Pol charger, a charge indicator, a microSD card slot and a Qwiic connector , making it an ideal solution for IoT projects and remote applications. The module supports C/C++ (Pico SDK), MicroPython, CircuitPython and Arduino IDE environments.
SparkFun Thing Plus - RP2350 - with WiFi and Bluetooth communication - USB Type-C - SparkFun WRL-25134.
Thing Plus - RP2350 includes a 2-pin JST connector and an integrated charging circuit for the Li-Pol battery.
Key Features of SparkFun Thing Plus - RP2350
- Modern RP2350 microcontroller : two ARM Cortex M33 cores or two RISC-V cores to choose from at startup
- Wireless connectivity : WiFi 4 (2.4 GHz) and Bluetooth 5.2 with BLE, BDR and EDR support
- Battery power support : Li-Pol charger MCP73831, monitoring chip MAX17048
- Expanded Memory : 16MB Flash + 8MB PSRAM via QSPI
- Qwiic Compatibility : Simple interface for quick connection of sensors and modules
- Programmability : compatible with C/C++, MicroPython, CircuitPython and Arduino
- Connectors and peripherals : USB Type-C, microSD, JST Li-Pol, Qwiic, 28 PTH pins
Thing Plus - RP2350 Pinout and Pinout
The SparkFun Thing Plus - RP2350 board has 28 PTH pins , arranged according to the Thing Plus standard, which ensures easy integration with expansion boards and accessories. There are 13 universal GPIO pins (including 3 analog), UART, I2C and SPI interfaces, as well as a dedicated WS2812 output for controlling RGB LEDs . Additionally, you can use 24 PWM channels and 12 PIOs , enabling advanced control of external devices.
SparkFun Thing Plus is equipped with the RP3250 with dual ARM Cortex M33 processors and dual Hazard3 RISC-V processors.
RP2350 microcontroller - the powerful heart of the board
The module is based on the RP2350 microcontroller , developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. This system integrates two ARM Cortex M33 cores and two RISC-V Hazard3 cores , of which you can choose two to work simultaneously. With 520 kB of SRAM divided into 10 banks, low latency and an advanced peripheral structure, the RP2350 provides enormous capabilities while maintaining low power consumption. With support for USB 1.1 (host / device) , advanced communication interfaces and expanded external memory, it is an ideal choice for demanding IoT and edge computing projects.
SparkFun Thing Plus - RP2350 Technical Specification
- Microcontroller: RP2350 (2x ARM Cortex M33 or 2x Hazard3 RISC-V, 150 MHz)
- RAM: 520 kB (10 banks)
- Flash: 16MB
- PSRAM: 8MB
- Connectivity: WiFi 4 (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 (BLE, BDR, EDR)
- Interfaces: 2x UART, 2x SPI, 2x I2C, 4 HSTX, USB 1.1 (host / device)
- GPIO pins: 21 (including 13 user accessible)
- PWM: 24 channels
- PIO: 12 state machines
- Connectors: USB Type-C, microSD, 2-pin JST (Li-Pol), 4-pin JST (Qwiic)
- LEDs: PWR (Red), CHG (Yellow), STAT (Blue), WS2812 RGB
- Dimensions: approx. 58mm x 23mm
- Weight: approx. 6 g
Kit Contents
- SparkFun Thing Plus Board - RP2350
The board has compact dimensions of approx. 58 mm x 23 mm.
