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Raspberry Pi Prototyping Hat

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$1.48 $2.08 In stock

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The Hobby Components Raspberry Pi Prototyping Hat is a versatile prototyping PCB designed for use with Raspberry Pi models 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Key Features:

Connection: The board connects to the Raspberry Pi's GPIO header using a supplied 40-way IDC header. The GPIO pins are accessible through separate pads, allowing easy connections to the prototyping area.

Power Supply: The board features dedicated power rails for the Pi’s GND, 3.3V, and 5V pins. These can be conveniently jumpered to the prototyping area.

Prototyping Area: The main area includes a standard prototyping layout with custom power rails. These rails can be used for routing signals or can be jumpered to the existing GND, 3.3V, or 5V rails. There is a grid of 1mm through-holes which link the top of the board to the bottom track area. These are laid out in a standard 0.1”/2.54mm pitch.

I2C Header: An I2C header is provided for easy connection of external I2C or mLink devices.

Mounting Kit: The kit comes with nylon standoffs and screws to secure the board to the Raspberry Pi.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Christopher E. ★★★★★

Got my Pi 4 set up with this hat in about 10 minutes—the pre-soldered GPIO header saved me a ton of time. Perfect for soldering on my own custom circuits without worrying about shorts.

George ★★★★★

The breakout pins are laid out clearly enough that I had my first sensor board wired in under ten minutes, and it fits snugly on my Pi 4 without blocking the USB ports. For the price, it’s a solid little breadboard-style base for quick tinkering.

Samuel ★★★★★

Finally got round to wiring up a small sensor array on it and the extra breakout space made the whole job way less fiddly than my old stripboard approach. Snaps onto the Pi 4 GPIO with a satisfying click and the screw terminals on the side are a lifesaver for keeping test leads in place.