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Pimoroni Ltd

Pimoroni Ltd is a UK-based maker electronics company founded in 2012, designing and manufacturing Raspberry Pi accessories, Pico add-ons, RP2040 microcontrollers, and creative electronics kits for makers, educators, and hobbyists.

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Pimoroni Ltd was founded in 2012 in Sheffield, UK by Jon Williamson and Paul Beech with the modest aim of selling a colorful laser-cut acrylic case for the Raspberry Pi. The company has since become one of the best-known maker suppliers in the UK and an independent manufacturer carrying on Sheffield's proud manufacturing heritage.

Pimoroni designs and manufactures a wide range of maker electronics:

  • Raspberry Pi and micro:bit add-ons and HATs
  • RP2040-based microcontrollers and Pico accessories
  • Picade desktop arcade machine kits
  • Trilobot educational robot kits
  • Sensors, displays, and electronic components

Beyond their own products, Pimoroni is an official reseller for Raspberry Pi, Adafruit, micro:bit, SparkFun, and many other producers. With state-of-the-art PCB production lines, they ship directly to many countries and their products are available through over 100 worldwide distributors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What products does Pimoroni manufacture?
Pimoroni manufactures Raspberry Pi accessories, Pico add-ons, RP2040-based microcontrollers, HATs, arcade machine kits (Picade), educational robots (Trilobot), and various electronic components and kits.
Where is Pimoroni located?
Pimoroni is based in Sheffield, UK, where they maintain their headquarters and PCB production facilities.
When was Pimoroni founded?
Pimoroni was founded in 2012 by Jon Williamson and Paul Beech, starting with a colorful laser-cut case for the Raspberry Pi.
Does Pimoroni sell other brands?
Yes, Pimoroni is an official reseller for Raspberry Pi, Adafruit, micro:bit, SparkFun, and many other maker electronics producers.