{"product_id":"challenger-rp2350-bconnect","title":"Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Challenger+ BConnect board is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepihut.com\/collections\/adafruit-feather\"\u003eFeather\u003c\/a\u003e-compatible development board utilising the dual-core \u003cstrong\u003eCortex-M33\/RISCV RP2350 MCU from Raspberry Pi \u003c\/strong\u003e(as seen on the \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/raspberry-pi-pico-2\"\u003ePico 2\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built around the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.com\/products\/rp2350\/\"\u003eRP2350 microcontroller\u003c\/a\u003e, which has powerful processing capabilities and an extensive range of peripheral support, making it ideal for diverse projects. The dual BConnect connectors allow the simultaneous operation of Bi2C and BSerial peripherals, expanding the board's compatibility with a variety of devices based on the BConnect standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 8MB Flash memory and 8MB RAM, this board offers substantial storage and memory capacity, perfect for tackling complex projects and handling large datasets with ease. The decent memory allocation makes sure that even sophisticated and data-rich projects can be managed effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board has a versatile array of peripherals, including USB, GPIOs, ADCs, DACs, PWM, SPI, I2C, UART, PIO, and more. This wide range of connectivity options allows for easy integration with various sensors, actuators, and modules, offering the flexibility to bring your different projects to life and experiment a little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/usb-a-to-usb-c-cable-1m\"\u003eUSB Type-C connector\u003c\/a\u003e on the board provides both power and data transfer. Additionally, if a \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/1200mah-3-7v-lipo-battery\"\u003eLiPo battery\u003c\/a\u003e is connected, it will charge automatically when the USB cable is plugged in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered by RP2350 MCU\u003c\/strong\u003e: At the heart of the Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect board lies the RP2350, a new powerful microcontroller from Raspberry Pi. With its advanced architecture, enhanced processing capabilities, and robust peripheral support, the RP2350 is designed to deliver exceptional performance for a wide range of applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8MB Flash and 8MB RAM\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect board is equipped with an impressive 8MByte Flash memory and 8MByte RAM, providing ample storage and memory for complex applications and large datasets. This substantial memory capacity enables the development of more sophisticated and data-intensive projects without compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Peripheral Set\u003c\/strong\u003e: Equipped with a comprehensive set of peripherals such as USB, GPIOs, ADCs, DACs, PWM, SPI, I2C, UART, PIO and a heck of a lot more the Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect board provides the flexibility needed to interface with numerous sensors, actuators, and modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Performance and Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leveraging the RP2350’s high clock speed, low power consumption, and advanced power management features, the BConnect Board ensures optimal performance while maintaining energy efficiency, making it suitable for both high-performance and battery-powered applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser-Friendly Development Environment\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect Board is fully compatible with popular development tools and environments, including the Raspberry Pi Pico SDK, MicroPython, and Arduino IDE. This allows for a smooth and intuitive development experience, reducing time to market and accelerating project development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and Robust Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Featuring a compact form factor and robust construction, the Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect board is designed to withstand the rigours of both development and deployment. Its durable build ensures reliable operation in various environmental conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi compatible SWD debug connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor easy connection to the picoprobe. On this board, this connector is located on the bottom side of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"750\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\" width=\"197\"\u003eBoard Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\" width=\"247\"\u003e50.80 mm x 22.86 mm x 3.20 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\" width=\"306\"\u003eUSB Connector protrudes ~1mm outside PCB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eMain microcontroller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eRP2350 from Raspberry Pi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003e150MHz dual core Cortex-M33\/RISCV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eSPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eOne SPI channel configured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eI2C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eOne I2C channel configured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eUART\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eOne UART channel configured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eAnalogue inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e4 analogue input channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eFLASH Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e8MByte 133 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eInternal SRAM Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003e512KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eDivided into 6 banks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eExternal RAM Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003e8MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003ePSRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eUSB 2.0 controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eUp to 12MBit\/s full speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eIntegrated USB 1.1 PHY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eJST Battery connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e1.25mm pitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eLiPo Charger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e500mA standard charge current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\"\u003eRGB LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eWS2812B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ilabs.se\/challenger-rp2350-bconnect-datasheet\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usercontent.one\/wp\/ilabs.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/challenger-rp2350-bconnect.pdf?media=1689860297\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usercontent.one\/wp\/ilabs.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/challenger-rp2350-bconnect.pdf?media=1689860297\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBConnect fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing the Arduino environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like with our RP2040-based boards we’ve teamed up with Earle F. Philhower to provide Arduino support for our RP2350-based boards. Instructions on how to install and downloads are available from here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/earlephilhower\/arduino-pico\"\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/earlephilhower\/arduino-pico\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry pi pico-sdk support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board is supported natively by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/raspberrypi\/pico-sdk\"\u003eRaspberry Pi pico-sdk\u003c\/a\u003e. Read more here and try the examples out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircuitpython\/Micropython\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport for Circuitpython is now available for this board. You can download the latest version from here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/adafruit-circuit-python.s3.amazonaws.com\/index.html?prefix=bin\/challenger_rp2350_bconnect\"\u003ehttps:\/\/adafruit-circuit-python.s3.amazonaws.com\/index.html?prefix=bin\/challenger_rp2350_bconnect\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicropython will follow shortly… stay tuned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePinout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/3274\/files\/Challenger_RP2350_BConnect_features_2.jpg?v=1723557144\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Header strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iLabs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50847247827217,"sku":"106059","price":14.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/6285\/6209\/files\/challenger-rp2350-bconnect-ilabs-106059-43084267618499.jpg?v=1735209177","url":"https:\/\/abcd3032.myshopify.com\/nl\/products\/challenger-rp2350-bconnect","provider":"Tayyab Zak","version":"1.0","type":"link"}