Original Galactic Unicorn Compatibility With Pico 2 W

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I have an original Galactic Unicorn with a Pico W and am wondering about it’s compatibility with the Pico 2 W. I know new Galactic Unicorn’s have the Pico 2 W but can I just desolder the Pico W from my original Galactic Unicorn and solder on the Pico 2 W I recently purchased?

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Are you experienced with using Surface Mount Technology? Namely SMT soldering and repair etc. It’s no easy feat to unsolder the Pico without damaging the Galactic Unicorn?

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That being said, I guess I’d compare the two schematics? The Pico and Pico 2 have the same pinout, so I’m thinking it’s doable?

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To my knowledge the schematics are unchanged between the two versions. It’s “just” a Pico 2 swap and a silk update to reflect the new chip.

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Thanks for your reply. This would be my first attempt at SMT. I have a hot air station and feel reasonably comfortable at attempting it. Having to buy a new one and paying to have it shipped to Canada makes me want to try. I will practice the process on some test boards and chips I have. I really need the additional memory of the new Pico 2 W on my Galactic Unicorn in order to complete my current project.

Again thanks for your help.

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Thanks for your reply. I wasn’t aware that the schematics were available for the Galactic Unicorn (or are you referring to the Pico’s?). I’ll do some more research.

Thanks for your help.

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Good to know. Thanks for your help.