RPI Pico
RPI Pico 2040 + WaveShare SX1262
★★★☆☆ 2.5
📱 Companion Radio Overview
The Raspberry Pi Pico 2040 can be combined with WaveShare SX1262 LoRa module for experimental mesh networking.
Key Features
- RP2040: Raspberry Pi’s dual-core ARM processor
- WaveShare Module: Add-on SX1262 LoRa board
- Experimental: Community firmware support
- Educational: Learn with Pi ecosystem
✓ Pros
- ✔ Raspberry Pi ecosystem
- ✔ RP2040 processor
- ✔ Budget-friendly
- ✔ Educational
✗ Cons
- ✕ Experimental support
- ✕ Limited community
- ✕ Requires WaveShare module
Important Note
This is experimental with:
- Limited community support
- Requires WaveShare SX1262 module
- May have firmware limitations
- Best for advanced users/experimenters
Setup Notes
- Requires WaveShare SX1262 LoRa module
- Flash with MeshCore Flasher
- See community documentation
- Requires external antenna
Looking for a Raspberry Pi Gateway?
If you’re after a purpose-built Raspberry Pi–based mesh gateway rather than a DIY Pico experiment, RAK Wireless has one on the way. The WisMesh High Power 1W Gateway integrates the RAK13302 1W LoRa module with a Raspberry Pi for a 30 dBm community-grade gateway — Coming Soon from RAK in 2026.
For a 1W solution available right now, see the RAK10724 WisMesh 1W Booster Starter Kit ($39) — no Raspberry Pi required.
⚙️ Specifications
- MCU Chip
- RP2040
- LoRa Chip
- SX1262
- Antenna
- External connector
- Price Range
- $20-35