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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.
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:
- 1upkeyboards (discount code)
- Keeb.io (kbd.news donor)
- splitkb (kbd.news donor)
Published on Wed 5th Oct 2022. Featured in KBD #98.
Tags: controllerRP2040
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