BrainBoardz – Plug and Code

Welcome to BrainBoardz
The modular ultra-affordable microcontroller based video/audio system for prototyping, production and fun!

BZBoards are compact video and audio capable ESP32-S3 and RP2350B based microcontroller boards that support Arduino, CircuitPython, MicroPython and AnnexRDS. Brainboardz also provides a growing range of interchangeable and easy to use modules, that enable Wi-Fi, IR, Ethernet and many other capabilities.

At BrainBoardz our mission is to empower designers of all ages to develop compelling video/audio centric projects using our affordable and surprisingly powerful microcontroller based platform. We support a variety of open source IDEs and we use robust industry standard 2.54mm connectors to provide a platform that offers significant flexibility and an unparalleled level of customizability. BZBoards are fully documented, open source and 100% license free.

Through the use of our expanding range of cross compatible BZ modules (BZmods) and cards (BZcards) anyone can easily develop custom projects to harness the impressive capabilities of the latest generation of the Raspberry Pi RP2350B and the Espressif ESP32-S3. Or, if you prefer, you can use standard DuPont connectors and breadboard jumper cables to add unlimited functionality. Simply connect one of our ESP32-S3 or RP235OB BZBoards to a USB cable and you are ready to go. They are even more fun with a TV, monitor and speakers!

BZBoard RP2DV
“Jammy”

Raspberry Pi RP2350B
128 Mbit Flash + 64 Mbit PSRAM
High Speed MicroSD Card Reader
3 X USB Ports (4 USB Total)
Status and Power LED
Reset and Program Buttons
USB-C Programming/Power Connector
25 (Available) GPIOS
1.3V Overclocking!
DVI Video via HDMI Connector (Works with all TVs and Monitors)
TI I2S Ultra High Quality DAC
2 X User Buttons
3 X 12 Pin BZModule/BZCard Headers
Supports all BZModules and BZCards
Made in Canada with Lead Free Solder
Compatible with Arduino, CircuitPython, MicroPython and PlatformIO

BZBoard S3V

Espressif ESP32-S3 (Dual Core – 240MHz)
8 MB Flash + 8 MB PSRAM
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5 (LE)
High Speed MicroSD Card Reader
Internal Temperature Sensor
VGA Video (also supports HDMI converters!)
TI I2S Ultra High Quality DAC
Status and Power LED
Reset and Program Buttons
USB-C Programming/Power Connector
2 USB-A Ports (with selector)
1 X 12 pin 2.54mm BZModule Expander
1 X 2 pin 2.54mm 5V+ Ground Header
1 X 4 pin 2.54mm Serial Header
Made in Canada with Lead Free Solder
Compatible with AnnexRDS, Arduino, ESP-IDF and PlatformIO

The BrainBoardz System
(and there are many more modules in development)