Is the Raspberry Pi Pico still the king of budget microcontrollers? In this video, I put the official Raspberry Pi Pico head-to-head with a low-cost unofficial version from AliExpress.
I start by breaking down the specs and features of both boards, highlighting their similarities and differences. Then, I put the AliExpress Pico clone to the test, running micropython applications to see if it can deliver on its promises.
Spoiler alert: The AliExpress version doesn’t just hold its own—it’s a game-changer! It packs more features than the official Pico and comes in at an even lower price.
I've set up some affiliate links with AliExpress if you'd like to pick up the same components and help the channel:
ESP32-C3 Mini Development Board
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ESP32-C3 Development Board With 0.42 Inch OLED
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ESP32-S3 Mini Development Board
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ESP32 Development Board with 2.8inch 240*320 Smart Display Screen TFT Module With Touch
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RP2040-Zero RP2040 Raspberry Pi Microcontroller Development Board
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RP2350-Zero Raspberry Pi Microcontroller Development Board (this is the new RP2350 MCU, not tested it yet)
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24GHz Hi-link Products Presence Sensor HLK-LD2410C Detection Smart Sensor
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