2 layers153.8 × 100.3 mm
Controller
mdrobot7/pico-vga
A Raspberry Pi Pico - based graphics adapter and game engine.
28 parts5GPL-3.0
4 layers60.4 × 70.3 mm
Pico vga
mdrobot7/pico-vga5A Raspberry Pi Pico - based graphics adapter and game engine.
- Size
- 60.4 × 70.3 mm
- Copper layers
- 4
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 48
- Nets
- 57
- Pads
- 186
- Tracks, vias
- 225, 32
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
- Created
- 6 Sep 2022
- Updated
- 29 Sep 2025
Overview
Pico vga is an open-source printed circuit board by mdrobot7, from the mdrobot7/pico-vga repository on GitHub, published under the GPL-3.0 licence. It is a 4-layer board of 60.4 × 70.3 mm with 48 parts on 57 nets, routed with 225 tracks and 32 vias.
It is built around the DMP3099L-7-ES. Its parts include 22 resistors, 8 diodes, 8 connectors, 6 capacitors and 1 IC. It belongs with the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdReqirements
This code was developed on Windows 11 using the Raspberry Pi Pico official C++ SDK and Visual Studio Code. It is intended to work in that environment, and no guarantees are made that it will build cleanly with no extra configuration on Linux or MacOS. However, the compiled .uf2 file will work regardless of the OS used.
Software Dependencies
- Raspberry Pi Pico C++ SDK, and its dependencies (see official setup instructions)
- CMake
- Visual Studio Code
- Python 3.10+
- OpenCV-Python 4.6.0+
- Numpy
Hardware Requirements
- A Raspberry Pi Pico, obviously!
- A monitor with VGA input
- A breadboard, or a piece of protoboard/perfboard if doing a complete assembly
Since VGA is a true analog signal, it is not enough to cut up a sacrificial cable and tie it onto the Pico's pins. Some extra hardware is required to make color work, which is why a breadboard is highly recommended.
Configuration
You must clone this repository ALONGSIDE the Pi Pico SDK, otherwise it WILL NOT BUILD! The file tree must look like this:
/
- pico-sdk/
- pico-vga/
Alternative Configuration Instructions
If you absolutely cannot clone it alongside the SDK, then edit CMakeLists.txt lines 8 and 9 to match the path to those files within the SDK.
Parts
48| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3.6V | Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123 | D1, D2, D5, D6, D7, D8 |
| 4 | 4.7K | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R1, R2, R3, R4 |
| 4 | USB_A | Connector_USB:USB_A_Molex_67643_Horizontal | J1, J2, J3, J4 |
| 3 | 100n | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C1, C2, C5 |
| 2 | 1.2K | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R10, R11 |
| 2 | 1.8K | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R21, R22 |
| 2 | 100 | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R19, R20 |
| 2 | 1K | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R5, R12 |
| 2 | 2.2K | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R6, R7 |
| 2 | 220 | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R8, R9 |
| 2 | 33 | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R16, R17 |
| 2 | 470 | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R13, R14 |
| 2 | 47u | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C3, C4 |
| 1 | 10u | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C6 |
| 1 | 390 | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R15 |
| 1 | 47 | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R18 |
| 1 | 5.1V | Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123 | D4 |
| 1 | AudioJack3 | pico-vga:STX-3000_KYC | J6 |
| 1 | Conn_01x06_Pin | pico-vga:PinHeader_1x06_P2.54mm_Horizontal_SMD | J8 |
| 1 | DB15_Female_HighDensity | Connector_Dsub:DSUB-15-HD_Female_Horizontal_P2.29x1.98mm_EdgePinOffset8.35mm_Housed_MountingHolesOffset10.89mm | J5 |
| 1 | DMP3099L-7 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23 | Q1 |
| 1 | LED | LED_SMD:LED_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | D3 |
| 1 | LOGO | pico-vga:Logo | G*** |
| 1 | Micro_SD_Card_Det | pico-vga:MEM2061-01-188-00-A_GCT | J7 |
| 1 | Raspberry_Pi_Pico | pico-vga:Raspberry_Pi_Pico | U1 |
| 1 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_THT:SW_PUSH_6mm_H4.3mm | SW1 |
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Questions
How big is the Pico vga PCB?
It measures 60.4 × 70.3 mm and has 4 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Pico vga use?
48 parts, built around the DMP3099L-7-ES. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.
Where can I download the Pico vga KiCad files?
From the mdrobot7/pico-vga repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb/pico-vga/pico-vga.kicad_pcb and its schematic pcb/controller/controller.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Pico vga design in my own project?
Its repository publishes it under the GPL-3.0 licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).