LILYGO T-Pico Pro Dual MCU Board - RP2040 + ESP32-C6 with 2.33" Touch LCD

Specifications

• Microcontrollers: Raspberry Pi RP2040 + Espressif ESP32-C6

• Flash Memory: 16MB (RP2040) + 4MB (ESP32-C6)

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 (LE), Thread/Zigbee (via ESP32-C6)

• Display: 2.33-inch IPS LCD

• Resolution: 222 x 480 pixels

• Touch: Capacitive Touch Overlay

• Storage: Integrated TF/SD Card Slot

• Onboard Sensors: I2C Light Sensor

• Expansion: STEMMA QT / Qwiic (JST-SH 1.0mm 4-PIN)

• Battery: Onboard 3.8V 470mAh @ 0.2C

• Dimensions: 71.5mm (L) x 31mm (W) x 17.5mm (H)

Unlock New Capabilities (Project Evolution) The Universal Smart Remote: Take advantage of the dual MCUs and the vibrant touch screen to build the ultimate smart home remote! Use the ESP32-C6 to connect to your local Home Assistant instance via Wi-Fi 6, pulling live data from all your smart appliances. Program the RP2040 to render a fluid, multi-page LVGL graphical interface on the 2.33-inch capacitive touch screen. With the onboard 470mAh battery, you now have a sleek, portable touch-remote that can control your entire house, adjust your thermostat, and display live security camera feeds right from the palm of your hand!

PACKAGE INCLUDED

• 1 x LILYGO T-Pico Pro Development Board

• 2 x Male Header Pins (Unsoldered)

Downloads & Links

• LILYGO T-Pico Pro Github Link

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

1. Which microcontrollers are on this board? The board features a dual-MCU architecture, combining a Raspberry Pi RP2040 and an Espressif ESP32-C6.

2. How do I program the two different chips? The board features a 2-chip, 2-mode USB control system. You simply plug the USB-C cable in one orientation to communicate with the first MCU, and flip the cable 180 degrees to communicate with the second MCU.

3. What is the screen size and resolution? It features a 2.33-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 222 x 480 pixels.

4. Is the screen a touchscreen? Yes, it features a capacitive touch overlay for interactive user interfaces.

5. How much Flash memory does it have? The RP2040 has access to 16MB of Flash, while the ESP32-C6 has 4MB of Flash.

6. Does it have wireless connectivity? Yes, the ESP32-C6 module provides Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 (LE), and Thread/Zigbee support.

7. Is a battery included? Yes, the board includes an onboard 3.8V 470mAh battery.

8. Can I log data locally to an SD card? Yes, there is an integrated TF (MicroSD) card slot located at the bottom of the device.

9. What are the pin assignments for the SD Card? The SD card is wired to SD_MISO 04, SD_MOSI 07, SD_SCLK 06, and SD_CS 05.

10. How does the RP2040 communicate with the ESP32-C6? They communicate internally via a serial/UART connection. The Wi-Fi module pins are mapped to Wi-Fi_RX 13, Wi-Fi_TX 12, Wi-Fi_CTS 14, and Wi-Fi_RTS 15.

11. What is the physical switch on the bottom for? The sliding switch located next to the USB port is used to physically turn the device's main power on and off.

12. What are the physical buttons on the sides? The left side features a "Boot" and "Run" button. The right side features two programmable user buttons mapped to IO24 and IO23.

13. Does the board have an ambient light sensor? Yes, it includes an I2C light sensor mapped to Light_SDA 0, Light_SCL 1, and Light_IRQ 19.

14. What are the exact dimensions of the device? The device measures 71.5mm in length, 31mm in width, and 17.5mm in height.

15. Can I easily add external I2C sensors? Yes, the board features a STEMMA QT / Qwiic compatible JST-SH 1.0mm 4-pin connector to easily plug in external peripherals.

16. What are the pins for the Capacitive Touch interface? The touch interface is mapped to TOUCH_SDA 00, TOUCH_SCL 01, TOUCH_RST 17, and TOUCH_IRQ 18.

17. Do I need to solder the header pins? Yes. The board comes with two male header strips that are left unsoldered in the package so you can choose whether or not to install them.

18. What do the I002 and I003 labels refer to? These labels point to the STEMMA QT / Qwiic connector, showing that the external I2C interface uses the SDA and SCL lines.

19. What material is the casing made from? The board is enclosed in a protective plastic casing with a black front and an orange textured back cover featuring a triple-chevron design.

20. Which LCD pins are used to drive the screen? The IPS LCD is driven via LCD_BL 10, LCD_DC 09, LCD_RST 16, LCD_CS 08, LCD_MISO 04, LCD_MOSI 07, and LCD_SCLK 06.