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Adafruit DVI Sock for Pico - Works with HDMI Displays

Adafruit DVI Sock for Pico - Works with HDMI Displays

The Adafruit DVI Sock adds HDMI display output to your Raspberry Pi Pico or Pico W. Using the RP2040's PIO system and clever overclocking, you can drive an HDMI monitor directly from your microcontroller—perfect for demos, retro graphics, or experimenting with digital video generation.

This minimal breakout connects directly to the bottom of your Pico like a little PCB sock, or can be wired up separately. It contains only 220-ohm series resistors and an HDMI connector—no active components required.

Key Features

  • DVI Video Output – Works with any HDMI monitor or TV
  • Sock Form Factor – Plugs directly onto the end of a Pico
  • Passive Design – Just resistors and connector, no ICs
  • PIO-Based – Uses RP2040's programmable I/O for video
  • Breakout Pins – Hot-Plug Detect, CEC, and Util for advanced use

Pinout

  • GP12/GP13: D0+/D0-
  • GP14/GP15: CK+/CK-
  • GP16/GP17: D2+/D2-
  • GP18/GP19: D1+/D1-
  • GND: Ground

Ideal For

  • Graphics demos and visual experiments
  • Retro gaming projects
  • Learning digital video generation
  • Low-cost display output for Pico projects

Package Contents

  • 1× DVI Sock breakout board
Note: Video output only—no audio. Requires a Raspberry Pi Pico or Pico W (not included).

Resources

  • PicoDVI Library on GitHub
  • Original Pico DVI Sock Project
$2.86
Adafruit DVI Sock for Pico - Works with HDMI Displays—
$2.86

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The Adafruit DVI Sock adds HDMI display output to your Raspberry Pi Pico or Pico W. Using the RP2040's PIO system and clever overclocking, you can drive an HDMI monitor directly from your microcontroller—perfect for demos, retro graphics, or experimenting with digital video generation.

This minimal breakout connects directly to the bottom of your Pico like a little PCB sock, or can be wired up separately. It contains only 220-ohm series resistors and an HDMI connector—no active components required.

Key Features

  • DVI Video Output – Works with any HDMI monitor or TV
  • Sock Form Factor – Plugs directly onto the end of a Pico
  • Passive Design – Just resistors and connector, no ICs
  • PIO-Based – Uses RP2040's programmable I/O for video
  • Breakout Pins – Hot-Plug Detect, CEC, and Util for advanced use

Pinout

  • GP12/GP13: D0+/D0-
  • GP14/GP15: CK+/CK-
  • GP16/GP17: D2+/D2-
  • GP18/GP19: D1+/D1-
  • GND: Ground

Ideal For

  • Graphics demos and visual experiments
  • Retro gaming projects
  • Learning digital video generation
  • Low-cost display output for Pico projects

Package Contents

  • 1× DVI Sock breakout board
Note: Video output only—no audio. Requires a Raspberry Pi Pico or Pico W (not included).

Resources

  • PicoDVI Library on GitHub
  • Original Pico DVI Sock Project