Pimoroni Pico libraries

Software
Microcontrollers and firmware tools
Library

A library collection of C/C++ and MicroPython drivers for Pimoroni's RP2040 and RP2350 boards, Pico add-ons and breakout sensors, with a custom MicroPython build.

Made by Pimoroni Ltd, United Kingdom (checked on github.com/pimoroni (opens in a new tab)).

Source on GitHub: github.com/pimoroni/pimoroni-pico (opens in a new tab). Facts read at commit bbb1792 (opens in a new tab).

Licenses

Code: MIT (opens in a new tab)
Read by Robotheca from LICENSE (opens in a new tab) (MIT) at commit bbb1792 (opens in a new tab), on 16 Oct 2026.
Commercial use: Yes

What it does

Provides C/C++ libraries for Pimoroni's RP2040 and RP2350 boards, Pico add-ons and supported breakout sensors.
Ships a batteries-included custom MicroPython build with built-in drivers for its displays, breakouts and other hardware.
Includes MicroPython examples for supported sensors, packs and bases.
Includes C++ examples for supported sensors, packs and bases.
Includes a PicoGraphics module for drawing on the supported displays.
Points to a C++/CMake boilerplate project for starting new C++ projects.

Written by Robotheca from the project's README (opens in a new tab) at commit bbb1792.

Getting started

Difficulty: Beginner
Hardware it needs, as the project states it: Raspberry Pi Pico, Pico W, Pico 2, Pico 2 W and other RP2040 or RP2350 boards, with the matching Pimoroni packs, bases, SHIMs and breakout sensors.
How to start: The project's website (opens in a new tab)

Maintenance

Status: Active: a commit in the last 90 days
Newest commit: 16 Oct 2026 on main
Latest release: Version 1.29.0 (Now with working Pico 2 builds) (31 Aug 2026)

Checked on GitHub on 16 Oct 2026.

Robots that can run it

No robot on Robotheca is linked to it yet. Links come from a robot's robot.yaml, from its dependency files read as text, or from Robotheca's editors.

Robotheca lists software as a reference: nothing is hosted or run here, and every fact links to where it was read.