The Raspberry Breadstick is an RP2040 development board we successfully funded on Crowd Supply in January 2024. It's open-source hardware; we invite you to explore the design files in its GitHub repository. It has a tailor-made CircuitPython distribution, but can also run Arduino and MicroPython.
Breadsticks are meant to free people from the constraints of messy jumper wires, so they can focus on creativity and bringing their ideas to life. What makes it different is that its I/O pins are spaced out evenly along its length, rather than bunched together; all the wires you'd normally use to breakout out pins to empty prototyping areas of your breadboard are contained within. CircuitPython makes programming microcontrollers much simpler than before, and the Breadstick form factor simplifies the hardware aspect without abandoning the prototyping paradise that a solderless breadboard can be. With a Breadstick, you'll make fewer mistakes, and the mistakes you do make will be easier to spot. We aimed to create a product that is simple enough for beginners to use, but not overly simplistic or restrictive, classroom-friendly and equipped for advanced users. Our Breadsticks come with the header pins pre-soldered, so they're ready to go directly into your breadboard.
Features:
RP2040 - Dual ARM Cortex-M0+ Processors @133MHz
264kb SRAM
16MB Flash Memory
3-Axis Accelerometer + 3-Axis Gyroscope
24 High-Speed Addressable RGB LEDs (Clock+Data)
18 I/O Pins
4 Analog Inputs
USB-C
Capabilities:
Detect motion as it's waved through the air
Light painting for photography, persistence of vision displays, and interactive art
Connect to all sorts of sensors for measuring temperature, pressure, humidity, brightness, distance, and more!
Playback MP3 and WAV files with the help of I2S audio amps
Measure analog voltages to read rotating or sliding potentiometers
Measure digital voltages to detect when buttons are pushed
Become a custom-made synthesizer using the SynthIO CircuitPython library!
Control motors, relays, and actuators of all kinds
Become a robotic car and so much more!
Our Learning Page will equip you with everything you need to build amazing projects. Our community Discord Server is where you'll find others like yourself, sharing their projects, asking for help, and helping one another. We look forward to chatting with you and seeing all the amazing things you build!
Please note that the breadboard is not included with the Breadstick, although we do plan on selling some soon so sign up for alerts!
This board has such a neat form factor, and I'm glad it has USB-C as the connector instead of micro or nano.
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Jamie F
High quality, innovative board!
I've wanted something just like this forever! Narrow form factor, distributed i/o to spread things around the breadboard, and a decent processor. Would love to see alternate versions (esp32, teensy bootloader NXP, etc). Layout will be great for reducing the number of jumper wires I need to spread pins and busses around a prototype! Just what the (not a doctor) ordered. When I opened the package, my cat had to investigate (cat tax)...Cat approved.
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your Breadstick! We can't wait to see all the amazing projects you'll create with it. Don't forget to check out the code examples on our learning site to help you get started!
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