DHT22 with Raspberry Pi Pico 2
Wiring for the DHT22 (AM2302) temperature + humidity on the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 (RP2350, 3.3 V logic), chosen with the same pin rules BoardPilot uses: default buses first, and no pins that are used for flash, USB, the debugger or booting.
Wiring
| DHT22 pin | Role | Raspberry Pi Pico 2 pin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCC | Power | 3V3(OUT) | |
| DATA | One-wire data | GP15 | Needs a 10 kΩ pull-up (included on 3-pin modules) |
| GND | Ground | GND |
Check before you power it on
- Supply: 3.3 V from the 3V3(OUT) pin.
Test code (Arduino)
// Library: DHT sensor library (Adafruit)
#include <DHT.h>
DHT dht(15, DHT22);
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
dht.begin();
}
void loop() {
delay(2000); // the DHT22 needs 2 s between readings
Serial.print(dht.readTemperature());
Serial.print(" C ");
Serial.print(dht.readHumidity());
Serial.println(" %");
}
Arduino board: rp2040:rp2040:rpipico2. If the board is not found, hold the BOOTSEL button while plugging in the USB cable.
Questions
Which Raspberry Pi Pico 2 pins do I use for the DHT22?
VCC → 3V3(OUT), DATA → GP15, GND → GND.
Does the DHT22 work with the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 at 3.3 V?
Yes: the DHT22 runs at 3.3-5 V and the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 uses 3.3 V signals, so no level shifting is needed.
BoardPilot checks this wiring in 3D as you build it, and finds crossed or missing wires on the real board.
Download BoardPilotFull Raspberry Pi Pico 2 pinout · DHT22 (AM2302) temperature + humidity: all pins and data
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