> The only thing i dont like about rp2040 is the package, not hobbyist home soldering friendly for custom board designs.
- Use home SMT reflow solutions like toaster ovens or hot sand in frying pans; or
- As the other reply suggested, use 'breakout boards' to turn the RP2040 into a through hole part; or
- Use SMT assembly services, which are getting cheaper all the time
It's not just a problem with the rp2040 - loads of modern parts have very fine pitches and/or hidden pads, gotta find a way to work with them or stick to aging out, larger parts and miss out on things like PIO.
- Use home SMT reflow solutions like toaster ovens or hot sand in frying pans; or
- As the other reply suggested, use 'breakout boards' to turn the RP2040 into a through hole part; or
- Use SMT assembly services, which are getting cheaper all the time
It's not just a problem with the rp2040 - loads of modern parts have very fine pitches and/or hidden pads, gotta find a way to work with them or stick to aging out, larger parts and miss out on things like PIO.