Tiny RP2350

[Deleted member 157]

Anyone into the latest Raspberry Pi micro-controller, especially the Tiny version?

Cheers

Ian

 

[francsxz39]

I've been trying to read up on the new Raspberry Pi microcontrollers, but I admit my knowledge of the RP2350, especially the Tiny versions, is pretty limited. What are you thinking of using it for? Any cool features or improvements that stand out for you?

 

[Deleted member 157]

Compared to the RP2040, the stand out features if the RP2350 are the hardware floating point, the processor upgrade, faster clock and more memory.

Cheers

Ian

 

[Boardcertified]

Compared to the RP2040, the stand out features if the RP2350 are the hardware floating point, the processor upgrade, faster clock and more memory.

Cheers

Ian

Yeah, but it's missing wireless connectivity, so it's quite limiting for certain home projects. I wouldn't mind playing with one a bit, but I don't think I'll find it too useful or practical. To be fair, it might change my mind. Who knows?

 

[Deleted member 157]

Yeah, but it's missing wireless connectivity, so it's quite limiting for certain home projects. I wouldn't mind playing with one a bit, but I don't think I'll find it too useful or practical. To be fair, it might change my mind. Who knows?

When the original RP2040 came out it had no wireless connectivity but they soon brought out a wireless version. I expect it will be the same with the RP2350. I prefer to have the choice rather than being foisted with a wireless I don't need for most projects.

Cheers

Ian

 

[capacitorkid]

That's a good point, I think the RP2350 might go the same way as the RP2040. They kept the original basic when they added the Pico W, so maybe the RP2350 will stay without wireless first. Then they can add an RP2350 W later. That sounds right for keeping costs down, and it uses less power for projects that don't need WiFi or Bluetooth

 

[darklabel]

Ah, you're talking about the RP2350, which is the new microcontroller that powers the Raspberry Pi Pico 2. That's a huge step up from the original RP2040. It has a lot of new hardware security features that make it a better fit for more advanced applications. The Programmable I/O system, a hallmark of the previous chip, has also been upgraded with more state machines which is excellent for handling custom peripherals with no CPU overhead.