The Raspberry Pi Pico W adds wireless connectivity to the popular Pico platform, unlocking a world of IoT possibilities. However, the board alone isn't enough. SunFounder Raspberry Pi Pico kits curate the essential components—like jumper wires, resistors, LEDs, and LCDs—into a single package. We pair every Pico starter kit with a detailed online course (the "Kepler Kit" or "Thales Kit" series), guiding you from blinking an LED to creating a web server to control your home appliances.
○ Smart Home Nodes: Use the Pico W's Wi-Fi capabilities to build temperature monitors or smart plugs that integrate with Home Assistant.
○ Wireless Robots: Control simple two-wheel robot cars over a local network using a smartphone interface hosted on the Raspberry Pi Pico W.
○ Data Loggers: Collect sensor data and upload it to the cloud in real-time, perfect for garden monitoring or weather stations.
○ What is the difference between Pico and Pico W?
The standard Raspberry Pi Pico is a powerful offline microcontroller. The Raspberry Pi Pico W uses the same RP2040 chip but adds an Infineon CYW43439 wireless chip, providing 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support for connected projects.
○ Do your kits include the Pico W board with headers?
Yes, most of our Raspberry Pi Pico starter kits include a Pico W with pre-soldered headers, so you can plug it straight into a breadboard without soldering.
○ Can I program the Pico W with Python?
Absolutely. The Raspberry Pi Pico W is designed to run MicroPython (and CircuitPython) efficiently. Our tutorials focus heavily on MicroPython as it's the most beginner-friendly language for IoT development.
