Bitfunx PicoBoot RP2040 Board – 16MB Flash USB-C Microcontroller Board for GameCube

PicoBoot RP2040 Board for GameCube

The Bitfunx PicoBoot is an RP2040-based microcontroller board designed for Nintendo GameCube PicoBoot installations and other DIY electronics projects.

Featuring a dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ processor, 16MB onboard QSPI Flash memory, USB-C connectivity, and 26 multifunction GPIO pins, the PicoBoot provides a compact and flexible platform for GameCube modding and custom applications.

The board follows the pin layout of the official Raspberry Pi Pico, making it suitable as a replacement for a Raspberry Pi Pico in compatible projects.

Features

RP2040 Dual-Core Processor: Powered by the RP2040 microcontroller developed by Raspberry Pi, with dual ARM Cortex-M0+ cores running at up to 133 MHz.

16MB QSPI Flash: Includes 16MB of onboard QSPI Flash memory for firmware, code, and data storage.

Raspberry Pi Pico Compatible Pinout: Uses the same pin layout as the official Raspberry Pi Pico and can replace a Raspberry Pi Pico in compatible applications.

USB-C Interface: Equipped with a USB Type-C interface for programming and connection with modern USB devices.

26 Multifunction GPIO Pins: Provides 26 GPIO pins for flexible connections and custom hardware projects.

High-Current 3.3V Regulation: The onboard TD6810TR voltage regulator provides a 3.3V operating voltage with up to 500mA current capability.

Reset & Boot Buttons: Built-in Reset and Boot buttons provide convenient operation during development and programming.

Low-Power Operation: Supports low-power sleep and dormant modes for power-sensitive applications.

Castellated Edges: Castellated module edges allow the board to be soldered directly onto compatible carrier boards.

Drag-and-Drop Programming: Supports USB mass-storage programming for convenient firmware installation.

Hardware Specifications

• Microcontroller: RP2040
• Processor: Dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+
• Maximum Clock Frequency: Up to 133 MHz
• SRAM: 264KB
• Flash Memory: 16MB QSPI Flash
• GPIO: 26 multifunction GPIO pins
• USB: USB Type-C
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V
• Voltage Regulator: TD6810TR

Programming & Interfaces

• 2 × SPI
• 2 × I2C
• 2 × UART
• 3 × 12-bit ADC
• 16 × controllable PWM channels
• 8 × Programmable I/O (PIO) state machines
• On-chip clock and timer
• On-chip temperature sensor
• Hardware-accelerated floating-point libraries

PicoBoot for GameCube

The PicoBoot is designed to be used with compatible Nintendo GameCube PicoBoot installations. It provides an RP2040-based alternative to the Raspberry Pi Pico for GameCube modding projects.

Please make sure your GameCube installation and firmware are compatible with this board before purchasing.

Compatibility

• Microcontroller: RP2040
• GameCube Mod: PicoBoot
• Pinout: Raspberry Pi Pico compatible
• USB: USB Type-C
• Firmware: Compatible RP2040 firmware

Open Source

For more information about the Bitfunx PicoBoot project, please visit:

https://github.com/RetroScaler/RP2040-PICO-BOOT

Package Contents

• 1 × Bitfunx PicoBoot RP2040 Board

Important Notes

• This is an RP2040-based development board intended for PicoBoot and other compatible projects.
• Please verify your installation method and firmware compatibility before purchasing.
• Additional soldering and hardware modification may be required for GameCube PicoBoot installation.
• USB Type-C cable is required for USB connection and programming if not included in the package.