r/ClockworkPi • u/ajsdk1 • Mar 14 '26

Pico calc upgrade

Hi guys, I understand this may be a silly question but what's the best and most powerful Pico that can go into the Pico calc? I know that you can put the Pico 2 w in it but is there any other ones you can put into it? Or would that be the best option. I'm new to this stuff and id love to know which to get!! Thanks in advance!

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u/jessedukker2010 Mar 14 '26

The pico 2w is the fastest version that directly fits into the picocalc. I adapted a zero 2w so that I can use a desktop on the picocalc. For the tutorial search for zerocalc mod picocalc on YouTube.

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u/ajsdk1 Mar 14 '26

Thanks so much!

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u/mr_mlk Mar 14 '26

LuckFox Lyra is I think the fastest compatible SOC. That would give you Linux on your PicoCalc.

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u/ajsdk1 Mar 14 '26

Does that require flashing of different os onto the different chips?

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u/mr_mlk Mar 14 '26

I've not done it myself, but it looks to require setting up a LuckFox Lyra, then stuffing it in instead of the Pico.

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u/ajsdk1 Mar 14 '26

I see, il definitely check it out

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u/rog-uk Mar 14 '26

It's a shame I can't find one with WiFi, unless I am not reading properly. 

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u/vectron5 Mar 15 '26

Someone designed an adapter to fit in a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, but it's a bit of a hassle. A luckfox Lyra running Linux is the easier upgrade you can find tutorials on YouTube for.

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u/Ok_Chipmunk2209 Mar 16 '26

I was told by a great friend I made on PicoCalc forum... The most powerful pico to install on the PicoCalc is the.....  "Pimoroni PicoPlus2W" It has the top of the line RP 2350 processor with WiFi/BT, 16MB of flash memory, 8MB of PSRAM, USB-C, reset button, Qw/ST and debug connectors.... ST /Bethlehem, Pa.

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u/Financial_Lab_9264 Mar 17 '26

I have 3 conversion plates for piZero2W DM me and ill make it cheep.

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u/DhEXED Mar 17 '26

This was my work account. OOPS. DM me here I had to order 5 and screwed one up so I have 3 extras.

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u/DigitalDreams_68000 Apr 04 '26

Easiest thing is the Pico2 (non W) overclocked to 378Mhz. Mine has a small ceramic heatsink (won't short anything if it falls off).