About This Kit

LAFVIN PICO Development Kit

LAFVIN PICO Development Kit

Introduction

The LAFVIN PICO Development Kit is a versatile development board based on the Raspberry Pi Pico, designed for prototyping, learning, and experimentation.

Core Features

This kit integrates multiple commonly used peripherals, providing an out-of-the-box development experience:

Hardware Configuration

Display & Interaction

  • 🖥️ 3.5-inch Capacitive Touch Screen

    • Resolution: 320×480 pixels

    • Display Driver: ST7796U

    • Touch Controller: GT911 (supports multi-touch)

    • Interface: SPI high-speed transmission

  • 🕹️ Mini PSP Joystick

    • Dual-axis analog input (X/Y axis)

    • Precise analog control

    • Ideal for games and menu navigation

Input & Output

  • 🔘 Dual Buttons

    • Programmable buttons (BTN1, BTN2)

    • Hardware debounce design

    • Supports multiple modes: long press, short press, etc.

  • 🌈 RGB LED

    • WS2812 programmable full-color LED

    • Supports dynamic lighting effects

    • Can be used for status indication and visual effects

  • 🔊 Buzzer

    • PWM-controlled buzzer

    • Supports tone control

    • Provides audio feedback and alert functions

  • 💡 Dual LED Indicators

    • Independent LEDs (D1, D2)

    • For status display

Technical Specifications

Core Controller

  • MCU: Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040)

  • Architecture: Dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+

  • Clock: Up to 133MHz

  • Memory: 264KB SRAM

  • Storage: 2MB Flash

Peripheral Interfaces

  • SPI: For display communication

  • I2C: For touch controller communication

  • ADC: Joystick analog input

  • PWM: Buzzer control

  • PIO: WS2812 LED driver

Power Supply

  • Input Voltage: 5V via USB

  • Operating Current: Approx 200-500mA

Design Highlights

🎯 Developer Friendly

  • All pins clearly labeled with complete PCB markings

  • Supports C/C++ and MicroPython development

  • Provides complete example code and documentation

  • Integrated FreeRTOS real-time operating system

🔌 Flexible Expansion

  • Removable jumper design for easy peripheral disconnection

  • Detachable 0Ω resistors for hardware isolation

  • Reserved expansion interfaces

🎓 Educational

  • Complete tutorial documentation

  • Learning path from beginner to advanced

  • Hardware demo and calculator example programs

Application Scenarios

This kit is suitable for various application scenarios:

  • 🎮 Game Development - Develop mini-games using touchscreen and joystick

  • 🎨 GUI Applications - Develop user interfaces based on LVGL graphics library

  • 🤖 Embedded Learning - Learn RTOS, peripheral drivers, and other embedded technologies

  • 📊 Data Visualization - Real-time display of sensor data

  • 🔧 Prototype Development - Rapid validation of ideas and functions

  • 📚 Education & Training - Ideal for universities and training institutions

Software Support

Development Environment

  • Pico C/C++ SDK

  • CMake build system

  • FreeRTOS real-time operating system

  • LVGL Graphics Library (v8.x)

Provided Examples

  • Hardware function demo

  • Calculator application

  • Complete driver code

Quick Start

Get Support

  • 📖 Documentation: This online documentation

  • 💻 Source Code: GitHub Repository

  • 🌐 Website: www.lafvin.com