System Breakdown

Hardware specifications for the 2026 Badger 2350 badge.

Badge Image

Front and back of the purple-and-gold Badger badge. The front shows its display and buttons; the back shows the circuit board, battery, and ports. — Front and back of the purple-and-gold badge.

Specifications

Processor and memory

Processor: RP2350 dual-core ARM Cortex-M33 @ 200MHz
Memory: 512kB SRAM
Storage: 16MB QSPI XiP flash

Display

Screen: 320x240 full-color IPS display
Backlight: 4-zone LED backlight

Wireless

WiFi: 2.4GHz WiFi
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5

Power

Battery: 1000mAh rechargeable battery
Runtime: Up to 8 hours
Monitoring: Battery voltage monitoring and charge status

Controls and sensors

Buttons: Five front-facing buttons
Motion: Accelerometer
Touch: 8 capacitive touch sensors

Ports and programming

USB-C: Charging and programming
Expansion and debug: Qw/ST and SWD ports for accessories and debugging
Board controls: RESET / BOOTSEL buttons

Infrared

Hardware: IR receiver and transmitter
Uses: Beacon hunting and remote control

Case

Material: Durable polycarbonate case
Attachment: Lanyard fixings