PICO-CAM-A
    RP2040 Microcontroller with Integrated Vision & Display



    
🚀 What is it?
    The PICO-CAM-A is a high-performance, cost-effective microcontroller development board built around the Raspberry Pi RP2040. It is a specialized visual acquisition platform that integrates a HM01B0 grayscale camera and a vibrant 1.14-inch IPS color display. Powered by a dual-core ARM Cortex M0+ processor running up to 133MHz, it bridges the gap between simple microcontrollers and low-power machine vision.



    
💡 Why did you make it?
    We wanted to eliminate the "wire spaghetti" usually required to add vision to a Pico project. Traditionally, connecting a camera and a screen to an RP2040 involves complex wiring and potential signal interference. We created the PICO-CAM-A to offer a highly integrated, sleek, and portable solution. It allows developers and hobbyists to jump straight into image recognition, AI telemetry, and UI design without worrying about hardware compatibility or breadboard limitations.



    
✨ What makes it special?


            All-in-One Vision Suite
            Features the HM01B0 grayscale camera and a 240x135 65K color IPS LCD for real-time visual feedback and data processing.


            Massive Memory
            Equipped with 264KB SRAM and a generous 16MB onboard Flash, providing ample space for complex firmware and image buffers.


            Modern Connectivity
            Utilizes USB Type-C for power and data, supporting drag-and-drop programming via mass storage mode.


            Advanced I/O
            Includes 8 Programmable I/O (PIO) state machines for custom peripheral support and 13 multifunctional GPIO pins.



    

        
Low Power: Supports sleep and dormant modes for battery-powered applications.
        
Precision: On-chip accurate clock, timer, and temperature sensor.
        
Efficiency: On-chip accelerated floating-point libraries for faster math.