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Waveshare Sense HAT (C) for Raspberry Pi

₹2,939.00 (Inclusive of all taxes)
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The Waveshare Sense HAT (C) is a versatile expansion board for Raspberry Pi, integrating multi-powerful onboard sensors for motion detection, environmental monitoring, and color recognition. It provides an essential platform for robotics, IoT, and data logging applications, enhancing your Pi’s sensing capabilities.

Features

  • Onboard QMI8658C+AK09918 (9-axis IMU) for movement, orientation, and magnetic field sensing.
  • Integrated SHTC3 for accurate digital temperature and humidity measurements.
  • LPS22HB barometric pressure sensor for environmental monitoring.
  • TCS34725 color sensor to identify nearby object colors.
  • Features SGM58031, a 4-channel 16-bit precision ADC, for external sensor expansion.

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Description

This Sense HAT (C) by Waveshare transforms your Raspberry Pi into a comprehensive sensing platform, ideal for advanced robotics, environmental data collection, and interactive projects. It comes equipped with a suite of powerful integrated sensors, including a 9-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for precise motion and orientation tracking, and dedicated environmental sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure.

Designed with the standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO extension header, the HAT ensures broad compatibility across Raspberry Pi series boards. Beyond its robust onboard capabilities, it further extends its utility with a 4-channel 16-bit precision ADC, the SGM58031, allowing seamless integration of additional external analog sensors. This makes the Sense HAT (C) an excellent choice for developers seeking to build sophisticated, data-rich embedded systems.

Key Features

  • Standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO extension header for broad compatibility with Pi series boards.
  • Integrated QMI8658C+AK09918 9-axis IMU, combining a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, and 3-axis magnetometer for comprehensive motion and orientation detection.
  • Onboard SHTC3 digital temperature and humidity sensor for accurate environmental climate monitoring.
  • Incorporates an LPS22HB barometric pressure sensor, enabling precise atmospheric pressure readings.
  • Includes a TCS34725 color sensor for identifying the color of proximate objects.
  • Features the SGM58031, a 4-channel 16-bit precision ADC, facilitating expansion with a variety of external analog sensors.
  • Operates at a logic voltage of 3.3V, compatible with Raspberry Pi's GPIO levels.

Applications

  • Robotics and drone control (movement, orientation).
  • Environmental monitoring systems (temperature, humidity, pressure).
  • Smart home automation and climate control.
  • IoT data logging and sensor networks.
  • Educational projects involving sensor fusion and data acquisition.
  • Color recognition systems and sorting applications.

Technical Specifications

Item TypeHAT
CompatibilityRaspberry Pi Series
Operating Voltage3.3V DC
Logic Voltage3.3V
Accelerometer Resolution16-bit
Gyrometer Resolution16-bit
Magnetometer Resolution16-bit
Barometer Resolution24-bit pressure data, 16-bit temperature data (LPS22HB)
Color Sensor Resolution4-channel RGBC, 16 bits per channel (TCS34725)
ADC Resolution16-bit, 4 channels (SGM58031)

Frequently Asked Questions

What Raspberry Pi models are compatible with the Waveshare Sense HAT (C)?

The Sense HAT (C) is designed with a standard 40PIN GPIO extension header, ensuring broad compatibility with the entire Raspberry Pi series, including Raspberry Pi 4, 3B+, 3B, and Zero models. It connects directly to the Pi's GPIO pins, drawing power and communicating via I2C/SPI interfaces.

What integrated sensors does the Sense HAT (C) include?

This HAT features a comprehensive suite of sensors: a QMI8658C+AK09918 (9-axis IMU for acceleration, gyroscope, and magnetometer), an SHTC3 digital temperature and humidity sensor, an LPS22HB barometric pressure sensor, and a TCS34725 color sensor. It covers motion, environmental, and visual sensing needs.

Can I connect additional external sensors to this Sense HAT?

Yes, the Waveshare Sense HAT (C) includes an onboard SGM58031 4-channel, 16-bit precision ADC. This allows users to easily connect and read data from up to four external analog sensors, significantly expanding the board's data acquisition capabilities beyond its integrated sensors.

What is the operating voltage for the Sense HAT (C) and its sensors?

The Waveshare Sense HAT (C) operates at an input voltage of 3.3V DC, which is typically supplied directly from the Raspberry Pi's 3.3V GPIO rail. Its logic voltage is also 3.3V, making it fully compatible with the Raspberry Pi's GPIO signaling without requiring level shifters.

What is the primary function of the 9-axis IMU (QMI8658C+AK09918) on this HAT?

The 9-axis IMU provides real-time data on the board's movement, orientation, and magnetic fields. This combination of accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer data is crucial for applications requiring precise spatial awareness, such as robotics navigation, drone stabilization, or gesture recognition.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Waveshare Sense HAT (C) for Raspberry Pi

Additional Information

Weight 0.025 kg
Dimensions 7 × 2 × 2 cm