Slime OS – An open-source app launcher for RP2040 based devices

In plain words

Slime OS is an open-source app launcher designed for RP2040-based devices, particularly the PicoVision which uses dual microcontrollers—one as CPU and one as GPU—to enable HDMI video output with fast boot times and low power consumption. It is built for developers and makers creating cyberdecks or embedded systems who need a software interface to manage applications on resource-constrained hardware while maintaining smooth graphics performance through a physical double-buffer system.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

An app launcher for the PicoVision. Contribute to abeisgoat/slime_os development by creating an account on GitHub.

Slime OS is an app launcher for the PicoVision (and soon other RP2040 and RP2350 devices). It was originally designed for the Slimedeck Zero , a mini cyberdeck project. However I hope to expand it to other devices and form factors. This README contains affiliate links which help support this project! Slime OS runs in a limited 32-color mode with a 400x240 internal resolution which is interlaced up to 800x480. This resolution should scale well on most HDMI displays. Slime OS includes various libraries which are used internally but may also be helpful when making apps. import slime_os as sos Slime OS Library Description sos.gfx Drawing methods including shapes, text, and other utilities.…from github.com

In the maker’s words, at launch

Hey all - this is the software part of my cyberdeck, called the Slimedeck Zero. The Slimedeck Zero is based around this somewhat esoteric device called the PicoVision which is a super cool RP2040 (Raspberry Pi Pico) based device. It outputs relatively high-res video over HDMI while still being super fast to boot with…

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