Boost Your Raspberry Pi Pico 2040 to 200MHz with the Latest SDK Update

Good news for Raspberry Pi Pico 2040 enthusiasts! You can now officially overclock your Pico to 200MHz, thanks to a recent update to the SDK. That’s a sizable jump from the previous 133MHz limit, and the best part? It’s completely supported and safe to do.

What’s New in the Update

As shared on the Raspberry Pi Pico SDK GitHub page, the update enables the RP2040 chip to run at 200MHz if you’re using a regulator voltage of at least 1.15 volts:

“RP2040 has now been certified to run at a system clock of 200MHz when using a regulator voltage of at least 1.15 volts.”

This means the SDK will handle clock configurations for you, as long as you haven’t customized your setup. By specifying the clock frequency in the preprocessor define, the SDK will take care of the rest, including automatically bumping up the voltage to meet the higher clock requirements.

How to Get Started

To take advantage of this speed boost, download the latest SDK version from the GitHub page linked above. After installing it, simply add this line to your preprocessor definition:

SYS_CLK_MHZ=200  

That’s it! Your Raspberry Pi Pico 2040 will now be running at 200MHz, giving you almost double the clock speed.

Why Try It?

This update is perfect for anyone who wants to push the limits of their Raspberry Pi Pico 2040. Whether you’re working on a performance-heavy project or just want to experiment, this upgrade opens up exciting new possibilities. If you’re looking for inspiration, why not use your upgraded Pico to build a fun game of Snake or tackle a new coding project?

Head over to the GitHub page to download the SDK and get started today!