About Nyx

Meet Nyx, a powerful and refined take on the beloved Raspberry Pi Pico. Named after the primordial Greek goddess of night, Nyx brings enhanced capabilities and rock-solid reliability to your embedded projects.

Building on the proven RP2040/2350A foundation, Nyx delivers everything you love about the Raspberry Pi Pico while addressing key limitations through thoughtful engineering improvements.

Enhanced Performance

  • Integrated PSRAM: Expand your memory capabilities beyond the standard Pico’s limitations, enabling more complex applications and larger data processing tasks
  • Superior Stability: 4-layer PCB design provides improved power delivery and signal integrity compared to standard 2-layer boards
  • Full Compatibility: Drop-in replacement for Raspberry Pi Pico in existing projects and codebases

The 4-layer PCB architecture isn’t just about stability – it represents a commitment to professional-grade engineering. Better power distribution, reduced electromagnetic interference, and improved thermal management make Nyx suitable for both prototyping and production environments.

Open Source Philosophy

Nyx embraces the maker community’s collaborative spirit. The complete design files, schematics, and documentation are freely available, empowering you to

  • Order PCBs directly from your preferred manufacturer
  • Assemble boards at home with basic soldering skills
  • Modify and customize the design for specific applications
  • Learn from and contribute to the open hardware ecosystem

Whether you’re building IoT devices, robotics projects, or exploring embedded development, Nyx provides the enhanced capabilities and reliability your projects deserve. The familiar ecosystem means your existing knowledge, tools, and libraries work seamlessly.