Adafruit Proto Tripler PiCowbell for Pico and PicoW

The Adafruit Proto Tripler PiCowBell is a mini solder-less proto plate designed to simplify programming and connectivity for your Raspberry Pi Pico board. It features three 2×20 slim socket headers that allow plug in of the Pico and two additional ‘bell accessories without soldering. Perfect for adding sensors or displays quickly and easily.

This board includes LiPoly/LiIon battery charging support with automatic charging and seamless power switching when USB is disconnected. It also supports Alkaline/NiMH battery packs with jumper modification. The built-in reset button, slide switch for power enable, and built-in NeoPixel enhance usability.

Connectivity is simplified via STEMMA QT / Qwiic compatible 4-pin JST SH connector for I2C devices, and an EYE SPI connector is available for high-resolution SPI displays. A prototyping area with double-row hollow socket headers is provided for easy wiring and soldering, with labeled pins and additional breakout holes for I2C.

Features:

• Three 2×20 slim socket headers for Raspberry Pi Pico and accessories
• JST PH connector for LiIon/LiPoly or Alkaline/NiMH batteries with charger disable jumper
• LiPoly/LiIon charging circuitry with 500mA default charge rate (250mA optional via jumper)
• Slide switch connected to Pico Enable pin to disable 3.3V power supply
• Reset button accessible at board edge
• STEMMA QT / Qwiic 4-pin JST SH connector for I2C
• EYE SPI connector for SPI displays with SD card and touchscreen support
• Double-row hollow socket headers with prototyping area underneath
• Gold-plated pads, labeled ground strips, and multiple breakout holes for easy soldering and wiring
• Four mounting holes for easy attachment

The board measures 96.3mm x 51.8mm x 6.8mm and weighs 25g, RoHS 2 compliant.