Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect

The Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect board is a cutting-edge development platform designed to harness the full potential of the new revolutionary dual core Cortex-M33/RISCV RP2350 MCU from Raspberry Pi. The Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect board is tailored for engineers, developers, and enthusiasts seeking to create innovative applications with ease and efficiency.

Key Features

• Powered by RP2350 MCU: At the heart of the Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect board lies the RP2350, a new powerful microcontroller from Raspberry Pi. With its advanced architecture, enhanced processing capabilities, and robust peripheral support, the RP2350 is designed to deliver exceptional performance for a wide range of applications.
• 8MByte Flash and 8MByte RAM: The Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect board is equipped with an impressive 8MByte Flash memory and 8MByte RAM, providing ample storage and memory for complex applications and large datasets. This substantial memory capacity enables the development of more sophisticated and data-intensive projects without compromise.
• Rich Peripheral Set: Equipped with a comprehensive set of peripherals such as USBm GPIOs, ADCs, DACs, PWM, SPI, I2C, UART, PIO and a heck of a lot more the Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect board provides the flexibility needed to interface with numerous sensors, actuators, and modules.
• High Performance and Efficiency: Leveraging the RP2350’s high clock speed, low power consumption, and advanced power management features, the BConnect Board ensures optimal performance while maintaining energy efficiency, making it suitable for both high-performance and battery-powered applications.
• User-Friendly Development Environment: The Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect Board is fully compatible with popular development tools and environments, including the Raspberry Pi Pico SDK, MicroPython, and Arduino IDE. This allows for a smooth and intuitive development experience, reducing time to market and accelerating project development.
• Compact and Robust Design: Featuring a compact form factor and robust construction, the Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect board is designed to withstand the rigors of both development and deployment. Its durable build ensures reliable operation in various environmental conditions.
• Raspberry Pi compatible SWD debug connector for easy connection to the picoprobe. On this board this connector is located on the bottom side of the board.

Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect pinout

LiPo battery / charger

The board is equipped with a standard 1.25 mm JST connector for connecting a rechargeable LiPo battery. There is also an internal battery charger circuit that charges your battery as long as a USB cable is inserted or the VUSB connection is connected to 5V.

USB Type C

The board is equipped with a sturdy USB type C connector which provides both power and data to the board. If you have a LiPo battery connected to your board this will be charged while the USB cable is inserted. The connector is configured to negotiate 3A max power delivery when connected to a USB C host system.