FlexPi Kickstarter promises flexible Raspberry Pi Pico with a few upgrades
Originally published on tomshardware.com by Ash Hill on 27 October 2024
TOP Gadgets’ new Kickstarter project, the FlexPi, brings an exciting twist to the classic Raspberry Pi Pico by creating a fully flexible PCB. Unlike the rigid original Pico board, the FlexPi can bend to fit in curved or tight spaces, making it ideal for unique enclosures or wearable tech. The FlexPi keeps the beloved Pico features intact, including the RP2040 microprocessor, 2MB of flash memory, 26 GPIO pins, and 264kB of SRAM, all while adding a few welcome upgrades: an RGB WS2812 LED and a USB Type-C port.
The flexible PCB technology used in the FlexPi is quite a leap forward for microcontrollers, as it opens new possibilities for projects needing a board that can adapt to constrained spaces. Whether you’re building a compact wearable or an electronics project with limited internal space, the FlexPi’s flexible form offers versatility without sacrificing the Pico’s robust programming capabilities. Users can still program it with MicroPython, CircuitPython, C, C++, or Arduino, making it easy to transfer projects directly from the original Pico to the FlexPi without additional setup.
Starting at $20 for the basic package, backers receive a FlexPi board and three starter guides covering Raspberry Pi Pico programming in both MicroPython and CircuitPython. Although the project has exceeded its initial $500 goal with over $5,000 in pledges, supporters should be cautious as, like all Kickstarter projects, backing FlexPi comes with the inherent risk of a crowdfunding investment rather than a guaranteed product delivery.
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