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Elite-Pi

The Elite-Pi is a new controller by Maple Computing – sporting an RP2040 chip while being compatible with the Pro Micro footprint.

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Published October 5, 2022
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The Elite-Pi, this drop-in replacement for Pro Micro powered boards, is available in various stores now.

Designed by Maple Computing, the Elite-Pi is powered by Raspberry's popular RP2040 chip and features a mid-mounted USB C port.

Features

  • Pro Micro compatible Elite-C footprint.
  • Mid mounted USB-C port (low-profile yet sturdy build).
  • RP2040 controller.
  • 25 pins broken out.
  • Support by e.g. KMK, QMK and VIA.
  • On-board reset button.

We've discussed this then WIP product months ago but I can't for the sake of my life remember where, with whom, on what platform, etc., and most importantly: where is the github repo.

So help me out please and I'll update this post.

Availability

For now, I can seen the Elite-Pi offered by some well-known stores like:

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Published on Wed 5th Oct 2022. Featured in KBD #98.

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