Learning, programming, playing in color - The PicoBoy Color
The PicoBoy Color is the further development of the popular PicoBoy handheld - now with a color display for even more fun. Whether you want to learn programming, develop your own games or simply play - the PicoBoy Color offers a wide range of possibilities.
Thanks to its compatibility with the Raspberry Pi Pico and the Arduino environment, numerous tutorials, examples and libraries are available to help you get started with programming.
Although the original PicoBoy remains a great starting point for beginners and school classes, the PicoBoy Color offers an enhanced gaming experience and new possibilities for those who want more.
Technical specifications
- 1.69" color display with 240 x 280 pixels (ST7789)
- RP2040 microcontroller, compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico
- 2 x 133 MHz ARM M0+ processor
- 2 MB flash memory
- 264 KB RAM
- USB-C interface for programming and data transfer
- 5-way joystick and 2 buttons
- I²C led out for connecting sensors
- 3 pre-installed games for immediate gaming fun
- Power supply via USB-C or 2 AAA batteries
Notes:
- A PC or Mac and a USB-C cable are required to program the PicoBoy Color.
- The PicobBoy Color is programmable under Windows, Linux and macOS.
Scope of delivery:
- 1x PicoBoy Color handheld
- 1x cleaning cloth