Enhance your Raspberry Pi Pico project with the ability to communicate with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks and enjoy a convenient microSD card slot! The Pico Wireless Pack attaches to the back of your Pico, leveraging an ESP32 chip to enable connection to 2.4GHz wireless networks and data transfer. It features a microSD card slot for local data storage, an RGB LED for status updates, and a button to enable or disable Wi-Fi. Ideal for quickly adding wireless functionality to existing Pico projects, it's great for sending sensor data to home automation systems or dashboards, hosting a web page from a small space, or allowing your Pico to interact with online APIs. Note: Raspberry Pi Pico is not included. Key features are an ESP32 - WROOM - 32E module for wireless connectivity, a tactile button, an RGB LED, a Micro - SD card slot, pre - soldered female headers, full assembly, no soldering required if your Pico has header pins, compatibility with Raspberry Pi Pico, dimensions of about 53mm x 25mm x 11mm, and support for C++ and MicroPython libraries. We've added C++/MicroPython support to our Pico libraries, and our custom MicroPython uf2 has ESP32 wireless drivers. You can find examples for both languages. You can also use it with CircuitPython and Adafruit's libraries, just adjust the pin settings. Be aware that SD card support in the C++ SDK is experimental, and the cuttable traces on the back let you disconnect unused functions to free up pins for other add - ons.
Using the Pico Wireless Pack is easy. First, make sure your Raspberry Pi Pico has male headers soldered with the pins pointing downwards. Then, attach the Wireless Pack to the back of your Pico. If you're using C++ or MicroPython, you can use the provided libraries and examples. Just follow the instructions in the examples to connect to a 2.4GHz Wi - Fi network and start transferring data. For CircuitPython, adjust the pin settings as described in the product description. When it comes to storing data, if you plan to use the microSD card slot, be aware that SD card support in the C++ SDK is experimental. You might have an easier time using CircuitPython for data - related tasks. As for maintenance, keep the pack clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. If you're not using certain functions, you can use the cuttable traces on the back to disconnect them and free up pins for other add - ons. That way, you can make the most of your Pico Wireless Pack.
