# Starting out with PicoVision - what accessories to buy **URL:** \ **Category:** Raspberry Pi\ **Created:** [March 17, 2025, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/starting-out-with-picovision-what-accessories-to-buy/27479 "2025-03-17T10:54:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PiNewbie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9d8465/32.png) [@PiNewbie](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/PiNewbie)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/starting-out-with-picovision-what-accessories-to-buy/27479/1 "2025-03-17T10:54:06Z")
Hi all, My son wants to get started with PicoVision, and has asked for the items below and I wanted to understand whether we could replace the LiOn battery pack with other types of battery packs (including standard AA batteries with within a battery holder)? LiPo SHIM for Pico Lithium Ion Battery Pack (3.7v) PicoVision (Pico W Aboard) ---
**Author:** ![hel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/hel/32/6075_2.png) [@hel](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/hel)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/starting-out-with-picovision-what-accessories-to-buy/27479/2 "2025-03-17T11:56:48Z")
LiPo SHIM will only work with LiPo batteries. It’s also designed to be attached to the back of the Pico so you won’t be able to use it with PicoVision - perhaps something like a USB power bank would work better for this? (We don’t sell those currently, but they’re widely available online). ---
**Author:** ![alphanumeric](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/alphanumeric/32/2729_2.png) [@alphanumeric](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/alphanumeric)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/starting-out-with-picovision-what-accessories-to-buy/27479/3 "2025-03-17T12:24:59Z")
It looks like the Pico Vision has power in contacts? If so an Amigo Pro may do the job. [LiPo Amigo (LiPo/LiIon Battery Charger)](https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/lipo-amigo?variant=39779302539347) ---
**Author:** ![PiNewbie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9d8465/32.png) [@PiNewbie](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/PiNewbie)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/starting-out-with-picovision-what-accessories-to-buy/27479/4 "2025-03-17T14:25:53Z")
Thanks, it might be back to the drawing board on his request to have a battery back and batteries. Maybe we need to first start with connection to a DC source. What do I need to power the PicoVision (but not via LiPo/LiOn)? Separately if he wants a small display, will it require a separate power source? ---
**Author:** ![alphanumeric](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/alphanumeric/32/2729_2.png) [@alphanumeric](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/alphanumeric)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/starting-out-with-picovision-what-accessories-to-buy/27479/5 "2025-03-17T18:11:44Z")
A Pi Micro USB power supply should do the trick, when plugged into the Pico onboard. [Raspberry Pi 12.5W Micro USB Power Supply (for Pi Zero 2 W, 3 B+ and earlier)](https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/raspberry-pi-12-5w-micro-usb-power-supply?variant=39493050171475) It’s HDMI out so a spare PC monitor or TV that has HDMI in should work OK. Are you buying just the Pico Vision or the kit? ---
**Author:** ![PiNewbie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9d8465/32.png) [@PiNewbie](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/PiNewbie)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/starting-out-with-picovision-what-accessories-to-buy/27479/6 "2025-03-17T19:11:24Z")
Right, after a long chat with the my son, we have concluded that the PicoVision is not for him at this stage. He was inspired by this chap on Youtube ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnwPmoWMGqk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnwPmoWMGqk)), but it’s a tad advanced for him at this stage. So we will take a step back and look at other things he can do with his Raspberry Pi. Thanks for responses! ---
**Author:** ![Joshy-J](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/joshy-j/32/8184_2.png) [@Joshy-J](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Joshy-J)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2025, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/starting-out-with-picovision-what-accessories-to-buy/27479/7 "2025-03-24T17:02:20Z")
Hi! If you’re looking for something a little simple and more limited, you can do some absolutely amazing stuff with a plasma2040 and some LED lights, if your child is interested in learning how to program in micropython. That would be my suggestion for a first project.