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Raspberry Pi Build HAT - LEGO Robotics Controller

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The Official Raspberry Pi Build HAT seamlessly connects LEGO Technic motors and sensors to your Raspberry Pi, enabling advanced robotics and automation projects. Featuring an onboard RP2040, it simplifies control via a Python library and can power both the Pi and connected devices from a single external supply.

Features

  • Connects up to four LEGO Technic LPF2 motors and sensors.
  • Features an onboard Raspberry Pi RP2040 for low-level device control.
  • Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4B, 3B+, 3B, 3A+, and Pi Zero series.
  • Simplified control via an intuitive Python library.
  • Supports external 7.2-8.5V DC input for combined Pi and motor power.

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Description

The Raspberry Pi Build HAT seamlessly bridges the gap between Raspberry Pi’s powerful computing capabilities and LEGO’s modular Technic motors and sensors, offering a perfect platform for robotics enthusiasts and educators. By plugging into the Pi’s GPIO header, it enables you to connect a combination of up to four LEGO Technic-compatible devices via LPF2 ports, such as angular motors, colour sensors, distance sensors, and force sensors. An onboard microcontroller ensures reliable, low-latency communication with these devices, offloading tasks from the main processor so that your Pi can focus on high-level logic and control.

With dedicated Python libraries and robust firmware, interaction with the connected LEGO parts becomes intuitive—allowing developers to write clean, maintainable code for robotics, automation, or educational projects. Power delivery is simplified too: the Build HAT supports external DC input, which — when used with the official Build HAT power supply — can simultaneously power the Pi and all connected motors and sensors. The design prioritizes safety and reliability, featuring protections for overcurrent and proper power regulation, making it ideal for classroom environments and maker labs.

Key Features

  • Controls up to four LEGO Technic motors and sensors included in the SPIKE Portfolio, along with those from the Lego Mindstorms Robot Inventor kit and most other LEGO devices that use an LPF2 connector.
  • Easy-to-use Python library to control your LEGO Technic devices.
  • Onboard Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller manages low-level control of LEGO Technic devices.
  • Expansion board compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, 3B+, 3B, 3A+, or Pi Zero family.
  • Input voltage range of 7.2V to 8.5V for flexible power options.
  • Integrated power regulation and overcurrent protection for safe operation.

Applications

  • Educational robotics platforms
  • Automated LEGO Technic systems
  • Interactive art installations
  • Maker projects integrating LEGO components
  • Prototyping and development of electromechanical models

Technical Specifications

Item TypeHAT
Model No. / NamePi Build HAT
Input Voltage7.2-8.5 V
Power Connector2.1mm DC Barrel Jack
LEGO Interface ConnectorLPF2
GPIO Pins40-pin (Raspberry Pi connection)
Onboard MicrocontrollerRaspberry Pi RP2040

Frequently Asked Questions

What Raspberry Pi models are compatible with the Build HAT?

The Build HAT is designed for compatibility with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, 3B+, 3B, 3A+, and the Pi Zero family. It connects directly to the 40-pin GPIO header, ensuring broad integration across popular Raspberry Pi platforms for robotics and control projects.

What type of LEGO devices can be connected to the Build HAT?

The Build HAT supports LEGO Technic motors and sensors that utilize the LPF2 connector type. This includes devices from the LEGO SPIKE Portfolio, LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor kit, and many other compatible LEGO Technic components for diverse robotic applications.

What is the function of the onboard RP2040 microcontroller?

The integrated Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller offloads the low-level control of connected LEGO Technic devices from the main Raspberry Pi processor. This ensures reliable, low-latency communication and allows the main Pi to focus on higher-level logic and complex computations.

How is power supplied to the Build HAT and connected devices?

The Build HAT accepts an external DC input of 7.2-8.5V, typically via a 2.1mm barrel jack. When paired with an official Build HAT power supply, it can simultaneously power both the connected Raspberry Pi and all attached LEGO motors and sensors efficiently.

Does the Build HAT require a special software library?

Yes, the Build HAT comes with a dedicated and easy-to-use Python library. This library simplifies interaction with connected LEGO Technic devices, allowing developers to write clean and efficient code for controlling motors and reading sensor data directly from the Raspberry Pi.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Official Raspberry Pi Build HAT – LEGO Robotics Controller

Additional Information

Weight 0.043 kg
Dimensions 11 × 9 × 1 cm