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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # Automation 2040 W Mini (Pico W Aboard) **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** PIM652 · **Brand:** [Pimoroni](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/pimoroni-australia) · **GTIN:** 769894022924 **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/automation-2040-w-mini-pico-w-aboard.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/automation-2040-w-mini-pico-w-aboard.html.md)) An all-in-one, Pico W powered industrial/automation controller with 2.4GHz wireless connectivity, relays and a plethora of inputs and outputs. Compatible... ## Pricing - **Price:** $54.20 (inc GST) — $49.27 AUD, exc GST - **Quantity discounts:** 6+ $47.30 (exc GST) · 12+ $45.83 (exc GST) ## Availability & dispatch - Out of stock — the product page offers email notification when it returns. ## How to buy - **Build a cart:** compose `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link?items=PIM652:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. 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Share the cart link; checkout takes it from there. - **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works) - **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt ## Description A slimline industrial/automation controller with 2.4GHz wireless, powered by Raspberry Pi Pico W. Compatible with 6V to 40V systems. Automation 2040 W Mini is a compact Pico W / RP2040 powered monitoring and automation board. It has a host of useful features for controlling other bits of electronic and industrial kit - **analog channels, powered outputs, buffered inputs** and a **relay.** Perfect for controlling fans, pumps, solenoids, chunky motors, electronic locks or static LED lighting (up to 40V). All the channels (and the buttons) have an associated **indicator LED** so you can see at a glance what's happening with your setup, or test your programs without having hardware connected. Pimoroni has even left some **space for labelling** whatever you've got connected up, be it a hidden trap door for surprising your enemies, a coffee machine with an associated API, or a mechanism for dispensing tasty treats to your pets (or family) remotely. If you need more digital inputs, outputs and relays check out the larger sibling - [Automation 2040 W](https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/PIM632). Want to mount this board inside a switch cabinet or other electrical enclosure? We have [DIN rail mounting clips](https://core-electronics.com.au/din-rail-mounts-automation-2040-w.html)! **Features**- Raspberry Pi Pico W Aboard - Dual Arm Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz with 264kB of SRAM - 2MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP - Powered and programmable by USB micro-B - 2.4GHz wireless - 3 x 12-bit ADC inputs up to 40V - 2 x digital inputs up to 40V - 2 x digital sourcing outputs at V+ (supply voltage) - 4A max continuous current - 2A max current at 500Hz PWM - 1 x relay (NC and NO terminals) - 2A up to 24V - 1A up to 40V - 3.5mm screw terminals for connecting inputs, outputs and external power - 2 x tactile buttons with LED indicators - Reset button - 1 x Qw/ST connector for attaching breakouts - M2.5 mounting holes - Fully assembled - No soldering required. - [C/C++ and MicroPython libraries](https://github.com/pimoroni/pimoroni-pico) - [Schematic](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/automation2040w_mini_schematic_16256da0308.pdf) **Power**- Board is compatible with 12V, 24V and 36V systems - Requires supply 6-40V - Can provide 5V up to 0.5A for lower voltage applications **Software**Our **C++/MicroPython** libraries provide a straightforward way to interface with the functions on this board. You'll get best performance using C++, but if you're a beginner we'd recommend using our batteries included MicroPython build for ease of getting started. - [Download pirate-brand MicroPython](https://github.com/pimoroni/pimoroni-pico/releases) (you'll need the `picow` .uf2) - [Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Pico](https://learn.pimoroni.com/tutorial/hel/getting-started-with-pico) - [MicroPython examples](https://github.com/pimoroni/pimoroni-pico/tree/main/micropython/examples/automation2040w) - [MicroPython function reference](https://github.com/pimoroni/pimoroni-pico/blob/main/micropython/modules_py/automation.md) - [C++ examples](https://github.com/pimoroni/pimoroni-pico/tree/main/examples/automation2040w) - [C++ function reference](https://github.com/pimoroni/pimoroni-pico/blob/main/libraries/automation2040w/README.md) Check out our Getting Started tutorial for a walkthrough of Automation features and functions and how to program it using MicroPython. - [Getting Started with Automation 2040 W](https://learn.pimoroni.com/article/getting-started-with-automation-2040-w) **Connecting Breakouts**The Qw/ST connector on Automation 2040 W Mini makes it super easy to connect up [Qwiic](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=qwiic) or [STEMMA QT](https://core-electronics.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=stemma+qt) breakouts. If your breakout has a QW/ST connector on board, you can plug it straight in with a [JST-SH to JST-SH cable](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev/cables.html). Breakout Garden breakouts that don't have a Qw/ST connector can be connected using a [JST-SH to JST-SH cable](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev/cables.html) plus a [Qw/ST to Breakout Garden adaptor](https://core-electronics.com.au/pimoroni-stemma-qt-qwiic-piicodev-to-breakout-garden-adapter.html). Want to use >2 breakouts at the same time? Try [this adaptor](https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-qwiic-multiport-48643.html)! - [List of breakouts](https://github.com/pimoroni/pimoroni-pico) currently compatible with our C++/MicroPython build. **Notes**- **Do not use to switch mains voltages!** **About Pico W Aboard**Our new Pico W Aboard products come with a **built in Raspberry Pi Pico W**. This means you get all the advantages of a RP2040 microcontroller - a speedy fast dual-core ARM processor, a dynamic, growing ecosystem and a choice of different programming methods to experiment with. Most excitingly though, Pico W has **wireless connectivity**, so your Pico/RP2040 devices can communicate with each other, and the internet! ?? Wireless is very new to Pico/RP2040 - be aware that things will move fast and change! Software support (wireless examples, tutorials, CircuitPython support etc) will take a little while to catch up. If you're an absolute beginner to Pico/RP2040, you might have a better experience with wireless if you wait until everything is a little more settled. ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/P/I/PIM652-1.jpg)