Waveshare ETH/USB HUB HAT (B) for Raspberry Pi Zero Series

Description

The Waveshare ETH/USB HUB HAT (B) is an indispensable expansion board for Raspberry Pi users, particularly those working with the compact Zero series. It seamlessly integrates a 10/100M Ethernet port, powered by the reliable RTL8152B chip, providing robust wired network access where Wi-Fi might be unreliable or unavailable. This capability transforms a Raspberry Pi Zero into a more versatile network appliance or IoT gateway.

Beyond network connectivity, the HAT expands the single USB port of the Raspberry Pi Zero into three full-speed USB 2.0 ports, enabling the connection of multiple peripherals such as keyboards, mice, USB drives, cameras, or other sensors. Its thoughtful design includes pogo pins for direct, solderless attachment to Raspberry Pi Zero, Zero W, and Zero WH boards. For larger Raspberry Pi models like the 4B, 3B+, 3A+, and 2B, the HAT can be connected via a standard USB cable, making it a flexible solution for various Raspberry Pi projects requiring expanded I/O and networking.