Raspberry Pi Pico W vs Pico: Whats The Difference?

Let's compare the Raspberry Pi Pico, and Pico W. Aside from the obvious difference (the Pico W has wireless connectivity), there are a few smaller and more subtle differences that are worth considering.

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[markharrisllb]

I’ve got one on order from the PiHut here in the U.K. Unfortunately that’s all we can order so I better not do something stupid like melt the switch with my soldering iron… yes I did that to a Pico! I’m a boomer newbie which is known as the most dangerous combination on Earth.

[phrankus]

So ... I suppose a comparison of DEEP SLEEP power consumption, between the ZERO-2-W and the PICO-W would be very helpful, at this juncture , ,, Might throw the ESP32-C into that "battery life" test.

[Sam-tgii]

Can you tell me what you can do with a Rpi zero w that you can not do with Pico w? I am starting with some DIY projects but Rpi is so expensive these days. So, I'm trying to understand if Pico w can be enough for me

[JBoya]

I have in stock notification requests at 3 or 4 places. But so far no one has them in stock.

[rickseiden]

This was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

[PaulGrayUK]

What I find mental is that the wifi chip has an M3 and M4 ARM core in it, so technically it is more powerful than the Pico microcontroller.

[LukeWilliams]

I really enjoy these kinds of videos from you guys. It's why Core Elec is more than just a shop, but my goto for learning as well. Added bonus that its around the corner from me! :)

[kippie]

Love the debug header! I'd call it essential. makes it as easy to use as an emulator

[JarppaGuru]

VS pico w2 "bluetooth" something that should allready be on W, but they take full price upgrade later

[filippocracco]

Is it possible to build a HID wireless joystick with it?

[paulstubbs]

Nice board the Pico W, However why promote when you have no stock?

[jyvben]

The dvi add on board would block the antenna,
maybe the add on can go under the pico and have 3 wires to jump to the debug header (if needed)
would be great if the dvi board could power the pico.

[compubyte]

I noticed the DEGUBBING 3 plugs also look different on the WIfi version of the pico.. ONE is square.. the other 2 are round? unluck the Pico regular where all 3 debug holes are all ROUND.. ? dunno why they made one square on the new one?? ANYONE know what the purpose of that was?

[TheStuntViking]

To increase the security, it wouldn't be too hard to add a login of some sort to the web page.

[TheRealWattsie]

Just shut up and take my money already... I would like 10 please

[cx]

With the chip shortage, we will not be able to buy this...

[CorruptName]

I've had no luck referencing " WL_GPIO0 ", Instead, I have to reference " 'LED' "
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