# Raspberry Pi **URL:** https://community.sparkfun.com/c/development-boards/raspberry-pi/110.md [Latest](https://community.sparkfun.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.sparkfun.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.sparkfun.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Raspberry Pi category](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/about-the-raspberry-pi-category/59295)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/about-the-raspberry-pi-category/59295 "2024-07-08T16:06:57Z")
Topics relating to the use of and development with SparkFun Raspberry Pi Silicon (rp\*) breakout boards and Raspberry Pi Computers --- ## [Issues with SparkFun Python packages via Bookworm distribution? Check here!](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/issues-with-sparkfun-python-packages-via-bookworm-distribution-check-here/47660)
**Author:** [@TS-John](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/TS-John)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/issues-with-sparkfun-python-packages-via-bookworm-distribution-check-here/47660 "2024-07-02T20:58:19Z")
If you are having trouble installing our Python packages when using the new Bookworm distribution of the Raspberry Pi OS you should use these instructions to setup a virtual environment: https://www.raspberrypi.com/docu… --- ## [Pi AI Hat+ 13 TOPS, no power](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pi-ai-hat-13-tops-no-power/69683)
**Author:** [@rbmgf7](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/rbmgf7)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 12:35am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pi-ai-hat-13-tops-no-power/69683 "2026-10-21T00:35:30Z")
Just purchased my first Pi 5 and AI Hat. Pi powers on and does everything fine but there’s no life from the AI Hat. The LED on the Hat does not light up. Using a Cana 27W power supply. DOA? --- ## [M.2 HAT+ Compact - incorrect number of screws included](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/m-2-hat-compact-incorrect-number-of-screws-included/69760)
**Author:** [@drwtsn32](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/drwtsn32)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/m-2-hat-compact-incorrect-number-of-screws-included/69760 "2026-10-19T22:59:41Z")
I received the order yesterday but it seems to have a mistake in the screws that were included. I received: 7 short screws 2 long screws I believe I should have received: 6 short screws 3 long screws I need the… --- ## [RPi-PICO 2 W with A4 chip version?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rpi-pico-2-w-with-a4-chip-version/69673)
**Author:** [@framostan](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/framostan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rpi-pico-2-w-with-a4-chip-version/69673 "2026-10-08T18:42:14Z")
I would like to order PICO 2 W boards, but only if you have them with the …A4 chip version that corrects the pad design error. The A2 version causes Bank 0 GPIO pins to have an input leakage-current flaw. --- ## [Raspberry pi 5 no activity](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-no-activity/69567)
**Author:** [@austin8070](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/austin8070)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-no-activity/69567 "2026-09-15T01:41:25Z")
I have tried everything I can think of all peripherals disconnected, eeprom bootloader reflash for SD Card boot, new SD card, new power supply. The Pi was used for a local web server with no peripherals. The green light … --- ## [Pi UPS/power controller (Suptronics / Geekworm)](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pi-ups-power-controller-suptronics-geekworm/69512)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Walker](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Bill_Walker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pi-ups-power-controller-suptronics-geekworm/69512 "2026-09-13T21:14:23Z")
Hello all! Love having a local US vendor for my projects! I am wondering if we can get some Geekworm/Suptronics UPS or power controller boards in the catalog? I’m building some solar powered, pi-based outdoor sensors,… --- ## [Raspberry Pi Pico 2 Silicon Revision - Requesting Tech Support](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-pico-2-silicon-revision-requesting-tech-support/69423)
**Author:** [@xeagless](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/xeagless)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-pico-2-silicon-revision-requesting-tech-support/69423 "2026-08-24T21:05:23Z")
I am interested in purchasing the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 (SparkFun SKU: DEV-26124). I am wondering which silicon revision this dev board is built with. Can someone confirm if it is the A2 variant or the A4 variant? The prod… --- ## [Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W booting continuously into BOOTSEL](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-pico-2-w-booting-continuously-into-bootsel/68979)
**Author:** [@sivily1](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/sivily1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 3:23am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-pico-2-w-booting-continuously-into-bootsel/68979 "2026-06-06T03:23:50Z")
I recently bought a few Raspberry Pico 2 W’s. They have been working great, but lately, in a project of mine, one of the pico’s stopped working so I replaced it and kept going. T he Pico in question is having an issue w… --- ## [Product code mismatch on website, customer support unsure](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/product-code-mismatch-on-website-customer-support-unsure/68756)
**Author:** [@rando](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/rando)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/product-code-mismatch-on-website-customer-support-unsure/68756 "2026-05-13T20:34:49Z")
https://www.sparkfun.com/raspberry-pi-compute-module-4-lite-wireless-version-2gb-ram.html Is this for the 2GB variant, or the 1GB? I want to confirm I’m going to receive a CM4102000 before I place the order. The title i… --- ## [Raspberry PI 4B not booting. Red Light Solid, Green Light Continuous Blinking](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-4b-not-booting-red-light-solid-green-light-continuous-blinking/46188)
**Author:** [@oteote](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/oteote)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-4b-not-booting-red-light-solid-green-light-continuous-blinking/46188 "2026-04-13T13:58:43Z")
Hello there, I’ve been using my PI purchased on Sparkfun with its power supply for a couple of week and all by the sudden It won’t boot any longer and connecting to a screen shows no HDMI input. Red led is solid red an… --- ## [Raspberry Pi Pico Stepper Controller](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-pico-stepper-controller/68309)
**Author:** [@eva\_402](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/eva_402)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-pico-stepper-controller/68309 "2026-03-14T13:08:44Z")
Hi.. new here.. I’m using raspberry pi pico to drive 2 stepper motors with drv8825… everything works on breadboard.. but when both motors move fast at same time, pico resets randomly… i tried adding extra caps and slower… --- ## [New Raspberry Pi's without Bootloaders?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/new-raspberry-pis-without-bootloaders/68172)
**Author:** [@Digital\_Naturalism\_Laboratorie](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Digital_Naturalism_Laboratorie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/new-raspberry-pis-without-bootloaders/68172 "2026-02-26T12:31:18Z")
Hi! I have ordered ~ 15 rpi 5, 4gb from you all recently, and something seemed odd. We usually load a custom raspberry pi image onto an SD card, pop them in to new RPI5s and then they just run but with all 15 of the ne… --- ## [Did my Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Lite arrive with a hardware defect?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/did-my-raspberry-pi-compute-module-5-lite-arrive-with-a-hardware-defect/67934)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Corona](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Thomas_Corona)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/did-my-raspberry-pi-compute-module-5-lite-arrive-with-a-hardware-defect/67934 "2026-01-31T01:38:29Z")
I just received my Raspberry Pi CM5lite 4GB, and it appears to be missing the bracket that holds the SD card. --- ## [Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-ai-hat-2/67885)
**Author:** [@Ekkehard](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Ekkehard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-ai-hat-2/67885 "2026-01-30T00:31:51Z")
Does the AI HAT+2 work with Tensorflow (the most common low level software for Deep Learning models)? --- ## [Pro Micro RP2350 Pinout](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pro-micro-rp2350-pinout/67469)
**Author:** [@ponch0v](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/ponch0v)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pro-micro-rp2350-pinout/67469 "2025-12-18T23:55:54Z")
Looking for a pinout of the Pro Micro Rp2350 thats not the schematic, but looks like it doesnt exist? I specifically need to know SPI pins to connect a Seeed 1.47 LCD and PWM capable pins. DIN -? CLK -? CS -? DC (an… --- ## [Are all Pro Micro rp2350 using A4 stepping?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/are-all-pro-micro-rp2350-using-a4-stepping/67542)
**Author:** [@redrubber](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/redrubber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/are-all-pro-micro-rp2350-using-a4-stepping/67542 "2025-12-09T23:20:44Z")
I would like to confirm if pro micro rp2350 sold in sparkfun.com is already using A4 stepping instead of A2 stepping. Thank you --- ## [IC2 issue in the raspberry pi 5](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/ic2-issue-in-the-raspberry-pi-5/67091)
**Author:** [@Rishabh\_Mahajani](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Rishabh_Mahajani)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/ic2-issue-in-the-raspberry-pi-5/67091 "2025-10-16T20:00:11Z")
I am currently seeing an issue where when I boot up my pi 5 I see a solid red light with 3 long green flashes followed by 3 green bursts. I am using the standard raspberry pi 5V power source while booting. I have tried t… --- ## [Troubleshooting with recently purchased XRP controller boards-Rasberry PI Pico W-RP2040 microcontrolle](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/troubleshooting-with-recently-purchased-xrp-controller-boards-rasberry-pi-pico-w-rp2040-microcontrolle/67031)
**Author:** [@SepehrNe](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/SepehrNe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/troubleshooting-with-recently-purchased-xrp-controller-boards-rasberry-pi-pico-w-rp2040-microcontrolle/67031 "2025-10-13T20:26:02Z")
Greetings, We have recently purchased 5 XRP boxes. We have not been able to connect the boards to the interface (xrpcode.wpi.edu) using both micro-USB or Bluetooth. As you can see in the attached, the status would no… --- ## [Raspberry Pi CM5 power issue](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-cm5-power-issue/67011)
**Author:** [@Nolan\_Zangas](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Nolan_Zangas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-cm5-power-issue/67011 "2025-10-02T16:57:02Z")
Recently purchased a CM5 lite to use as a smaller alternative to my Raspberry Pi 5. When it try to power it I get a solid dim red light and no response from the board. I am using a Waveshare Nano Base Board (B). I tried … --- ## [Raspberry Pi 5 Network Drops](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-network-drops/66956)
**Author:** [@ghoelscher](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/ghoelscher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-network-drops/66956 "2025-09-25T17:12:59Z")
Good afternoon, I purchased a Raspberry Pi 5 to upgrade an existing Raspberry Pi 3B+ installation on my network. Everything was running smoothly at first, but it has started to randomly drop on and off the network (some… --- ## [Single-Board Computers for Remote Application](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/single-board-computers-for-remote-application/66878)
**Author:** [@510](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/510)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/single-board-computers-for-remote-application/66878 "2025-09-17T15:11:37Z")
Seeking suggestions on which compute/r board would be best suited for our remote data logger application. Application: Remote cellular modem with1WAN, 2LAN ports, and WIFI. Data logger has a Wi-Fi or USB connection. T… --- ## [RP2350 Thing Plus internal filesystem accidentally erased by USB host?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rp2350-thing-plus-internal-filesystem-accidentally-erased-by-usb-host/66756)
**Author:** [@ironhalo](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/ironhalo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rp2350-thing-plus-internal-filesystem-accidentally-erased-by-usb-host/66756 "2025-09-02T16:34:21Z")
An odd thing happened with one of our prototypes today. After a successful demo at a client site, my co-worker decided to top off the battery charge by plugging the unit into the USB port in his car. When we arrived at … --- ## [IoT RedBoard - RP2350 - Hardware Serial options](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/iot-redboard-rp2350-hardware-serial-options/66543)
**Author:** [@deisengard\_ia](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/deisengard_ia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/iot-redboard-rp2350-hardware-serial-options/66543 "2025-08-20T16:07:54Z")
I am looking at using the RP2350(B) RedBoard for a project with the Sparkfun MIDI shield. If I want to use the default hardware serial option on the MIDI shield (pins 0 and 1 / UART0) but want to use UART1 for hardware … --- ## [PiWedge and Rust Language](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/piwedge-and-rust-language/66614)
**Author:** [@AndrewOfC](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/AndrewOfC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/piwedge-and-rust-language/66614 "2025-08-19T15:04:54Z")
Demonstration of Rust on RaspberryPi 4b with a PiWedge breakout board. Source code available on github under an MIT License. --- ## [SparkFun IoT RedBoard - RP2350 - Development Board](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-iot-redboard-rp2350-development-board/66097)
**Author:** [@Triple\_D](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Triple_D)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-iot-redboard-rp2350-development-board/66097 "2025-07-29T19:47:45Z")
Regarding the board: SparkFun IoT RedBoard - RP2350 - Arduino R4 kompatibles development board - SparkFun WRL-27708 The internal SD card module can’t get initialized. When I insert the SD card and try to execute SD.begi… --- ## [QWICC Pinout](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/qwicc-pinout/66023)
**Author:** [@Brad\_Stewart](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Brad_Stewart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/qwicc-pinout/66023 "2025-07-14T23:08:46Z")
Looking at the schematic for the IoT RedBoard RP2350, I noticed that the pin out for J13 QWICC interface is reversed. Pin 4 should be ground, not Pin 1. Is this an error? --- ## [No pinout diagram for Thing Plus RP2350?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/no-pinout-diagram-for-thing-plus-rp2350/65824)
**Author:** [@ironhalo](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/ironhalo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/no-pinout-diagram-for-thing-plus-rp2350/65824 "2025-07-01T15:13:21Z")
Unless I’m missing it, the Thing Plus RP2350 doesn’t seem to have a pinout diagram published anywhere. This is the first dev board I’ve purchased in the last 15 years that didn’t have an easily accessible pinout guide, a… --- ## [Thing Plus RP2350 STEP Files](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/thing-plus-rp2350-step-files/65389)
**Author:** [@aero](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/aero)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/thing-plus-rp2350-step-files/65389 "2025-06-11T22:48:57Z")
Hello! Is there any possibility of STEP files being released for the Thing Plus RP2350 (WRL-25134)? It would be much better if they could be released for everyone as opposed to requiring users to generate the STEP files … --- ## [NeoPixel Timing Issue with SparkFun IoT RedBoard - RP2350](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/neopixel-timing-issue-with-sparkfun-iot-redboard-rp2350/65203)
**Author:** [@DaveJordan](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/DaveJordan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/neopixel-timing-issue-with-sparkfun-iot-redboard-rp2350/65203 "2025-05-25T17:51:54Z")
Trying out a new board (SparkFun IoT RedBoard - RP2350) and the AstronautDemo (I’d post a link to the demo, but I’m new here and can only include two html links…) I couldn’t get the NeoPixel to work correctly with eithe… [Next page](https://community.sparkfun.com/c/development-boards/raspberry-pi/110.md?page=1)