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title: "BATC W55RP20 Pico Board Discussion"
url: "https://maker.wiznet.io/jakelee/projects/batc-w55rp20-pico-board-discussion/"
markdown_url: "https://maker.wiznet.io/jakelee/projects/batc-w55rp20-pico-board-discussion/md"
type: "UCC: User Created Content"
author: "Martin G8LCE"
author_url: "https://forum.batc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=105&t=8961&p=36673&hilit=new+network+pico#p36673"
editor: "WIZnet"
editor_url: "https://maker.wiznet.io/"
original_author: "Martin G8LCE"
original_url: "https://forum.batc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=105&t=8961&p=36673&hilit=new+network+pico#p36673"
published: "2025-07-30"
language: "en"
hardware: ["WIZnet W55RP20-EVB-Pico"]
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views: 980
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source: "WIZnet Makers (https://maker.wiznet.io/)"
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# BATC W55RP20 Pico Board Discussion

> Users note that the PicoTuneWH Ethernet software will require recompilation to support the chip via the new SDK for the W55RP20.

Original author: Martin G8LCE (source: https://forum.batc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=105&t=8961&p=36673&hilit=new+network+pico#p36673)

## Components

- **WIZnet W55RP20-EVB-Pico** x 1 ([docs](https://wiznet.io/products/powered-by-raspberry-pi/w55rp20-evb-pico))
- Software: **BATC PicoTuneWH**

## Article

**1. Community & Market Relevance**

- **Hobbyist & Amateur Radio Space**:
  The British Amateur Television Club (BATC) audience focuses on digital amateur television (DATV) and video over IP.

- **WIZnet Benefit**:

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**2. Technical Advantages from the Thread**

- **Integrated Networking**:
  WIZnet’s **hardware TCP/IP stack** offloads network processing from the MCU, which is appealing for hobbyists who may not have deep networking expertise.

- **Compact Design**:
  Developers get Ethernet and processing in one small form factor, removing the need for a separate Raspberry Pi or external Ethernet adapter.

- **PicoTuneWH Example**:

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**3. Strategic Opportunities**

- **Positioning in IoT & Edge Applications**:

- **Partnership Potential**:

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**Summary Takeaway**

- The BATC thread shows **grassroots adoption** of WIZnet’s new integrated solution.

- These developers are **highly technical early adopters** who influence broader DIY and semi-professional markets.

- By supporting this community with **SDK updates, open-source examples, and targeted documentation**, WIZnet can strengthen its role as a go-to provider for **embedded Ethernet and streaming applications**.

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Source: https://maker.wiznet.io/jakelee/projects/batc-w55rp20-pico-board-discussion/