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.