Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 Development Board Supports Arduino, MicroPython, and CircuitPython

Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 Development Board Supports Arduino, MicroPython, and CircuitPython

The Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 Development Board is a compact, powerful, and versatile development board based on the Raspberry Pi RP2040 chip.

As the smallest Raspberry Pi Pico variant, it offers a thumb-sized surface-mount design, making it perfect for space-constrained projects.

This development board supports multiple programming environments, including Arduino, MicroPython, and CircuitPython, providing great flexibility for developers, hobbyists, and educators.

Its compatibility with various programming languages such as C, Python, Go, and Rust, combined with a wide selection of available libraries, makes the XIAO RP2040 an excellent cost-effective choice for beginners and professionals learning coding and electronics basics.

Features:

Perfect Toolkit for Learning Coding and Electronics

XIAO RP2040 provides a comprehensive development ecosystem that makes coding easy for newcomers while also giving powerful tools for expert developers.

Use the Arduino IDE for speedy prototyping, the C/C++ SDK for peak performance, MicroPython/CircuitPython for quick scripting, or Rust and Go for modern applications.

With thorough documentation and an active Raspberry Pi community, you'll find plenty of examples and tools to help you get started on your projects.

The board includes a 3-color User LED and an RGB LED, allowing you to add visual indications or beautiful light effects to improve functionality and creativity.

Classic form factor and extensive Seeed Studio XIAO ecosystem.

XIAO RP2040, released in 2021, features the typical XIAO small shape of 21 x 17.8mm.

Its native compatibility with the extensive XIAO Add-on ecosystem, which includes expansion boards, sensors, and displays as well as connectivity modules and actuators (Grove Expansion, CAN-Bus, LoRa module, LED Matrix, Vision AI Sensor, Round Display, L76K GSP module, 2-Mic Array, ePaper Displays, mmWave sensor, AC relay, Bus Servo Driver, and many others), makes it suitable for any project, no matter how simple or complex.

Production-Ready Design with FREE PCBA Support

All Seeed Studio XIAO development boards include a production-optimized SMD (Surface Mount Device) design with standardized stamp holes, making them ideal for commercial PCBA integration.

Through our Fusion PCBA Sponsorship program, you can not only get the lowest unit prices for all XIAO modules from our Fusion Open Parts Library, but you can also fabricate and scale your XIAO-based PCBA designs at a low cost (30% off) with FREE Design for Manufacturing consulting services, streamlining the process from prototype to production.

Hardware Overview:

Top Board

Bottom Board

Pinout Diagram of XIAO RP2040 

Applications:

• Learning & Education - Arduino, MicroPython, CircuitPython, TinyGo, Rust, and embedded system fundamentals
• USB HID devices - Include custom keyboards, stream decks, arcade controllers, and MIDI interfaces.
• Wearable projects - Smart accessories, LED garments, wrist devices, and sensor wearables.
• IoT and sensors - Environmental monitoring, smart house panels, weather stations, and MQTT.
• Display projects - LED matrices, POV displays, and rotating LED spheres.
• Development - Rapid prototyping, hardware testing, and PCB validation.
• Robotics - Basic motor control, sensor integration, and automation.
• Audio/Video - Sound processing, media controls, and visualizations.