# Beetle RP2350 Mini Dual-Core Development Board (ARM Cortex-M33 / RISC-V)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** DFR1188 · **Brand:** [DFRobot](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/dfrobot-australia)
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Ultra-small dev board powered by Raspberry Pi RP2350, with dual-core processing, battery management & seamless integration for embedded projects...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $9.50 (inc GST) — $8.64 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 6+ $8.20 (exc GST) · 12+ $7.85 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Sep 07 and Sep 09.

## Description

The Beetle RP2350 is a miniature yet powerful development board designed for embedded applications with strict space constraints. Built around the high-performance [Raspberry Pi](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi.html) **RP2350 microcontroller,** it features a dual-core architecture, extensive connectivity, and integrated lithium battery management. With a **compact 25 × 20.5mm size**, this board is ideal for applications requiring efficient processing, seamless integration, and reliable power management.

**High-performance Raspberry Pi RP2350 Chip**

The Beetle RP2350 is powered by the RP2350, a versatile microcontroller developed by Raspberry Pi. It features a unique dual-core and dual-architecture design, offering the flexibility to choose between an Arm Cortex-M33 core or a Hazard3 RISC-V core. Operating at a 150MHz main frequency, with 520KB of RAM and 2MB of Flash, it ensures fast data processing and smooth execution of complex tasks, making it suitable for high-speed computing applications.

**Highly Integrated and Ultra-small Size**

With a coin-sized footprint of 25 × 20.5mm, the Beetle RP2350 provides a high level of integration without sacrificing functionality. It includes 11 accessible IOs, allowing flexibility for various peripheral connections. Additionally, the board features built-in lithium battery charging management and voltage monitoring, ensuring uninterrupted operation by monitoring power levels and recharging when necessary.

![Coin-sized development board - Beetle RP2350](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/coin-sized_0x0_3378099624a.webp)

Coin-sized development board - Beetle RP2350

**Easy to Program and Integrate**

Designed for ease of use, the Beetle RP2350 supports programming in C/C++ and MicroPython, enabling efficient development with familiar languages. Its single-sided component layout and half-hole design make it compatible with surface-mount production, facilitating large-scale integration into compact and professional designs.

### Specification

11. Operating voltage: 3.3V
12. Type-C input voltage: 5V DC
13. VIN input voltage: 5V DC
14. Operating temperature: -10~60?
15. Module size: 25\*20.5mm
### Documents

17. [Product wiki](https://wiki.dfrobot.com/SKU_DFR1188_Beetle_RP2350)
18. [Function Pin Diagram](https://wiki.dfrobot.com/SKU_DFR1188_Beetle_RP2350#target_4)
19. [Arduino Tutorial](https://wiki.dfrobot.com/SKU_DFR1188_Beetle_RP2350#target_6)
20. [RP2350 Chip Manual](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/8b1649ebf75031c03b61aa4e3e770c75_77673e0a98d.pdf)
21. [Schematic Diagram](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/f18e5f3a683e6d8a9c8582ac6f89b023_29452f0fb78.pdf)
22. [Dimensional Drawing](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/cc1f0bb3f9d5791ce42c968714cf9fd9_56520fdf7c5.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/D/F/DFR1188-1.jpg)