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Raspberry Pi 3 GPIO Expansion Board w/ Terminal Blocks

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The Raspberry Pi 3 GPIO Expansion Board extends the 40-pin GPIO header to a 2×20 pin array and additional terminal blocks, simplifying connections for various test leads and prototypes. It ensures reliable integration with your Raspberry Pi 3 for enhanced prototyping flexibility.

Features

  • Expands Raspberry Pi 3’s 40-pin GPIO header for versatile projects.
  • Features dual 2×20 pin headers for direct connection of HATs or breakout boards.
  • Integrates terminal blocks for quick, solderless connection of wires and test leads.
  • Includes configurable mini bridges for flexible GPIO assignment and customization.
  • Designed for robust and reliable operation with the Raspberry Pi 3 ecosystem.

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Description

This multifunctional cascade expansion board is engineered to significantly enhance the prototyping capabilities of the Raspberry Pi 3. It intelligently extends the native 40 GPIO pins into a more accessible and adaptable format, featuring a standard 2×20 pin header alongside practical terminal blocks.

The board simplifies complex wiring, allowing for easy connection of sensors, actuators, and other peripheral components without the need for extensive soldering. Equipped with mini bridges for GPIO configuration, it provides developers and makers with the flexibility to customize pin assignments, making it an ideal solution for educational projects, home automation, and embedded system development requiring robust and reconfigurable I/O access.

Key Features

  • Extends 40-pin Raspberry Pi GPIO to 2x20 pin array and parallel terminal blocks.
  • Provides secure screw terminal access for up to 8 additional GPIO pins.
  • Includes configurable mini bridges for flexible GPIO pin assignment and mode selection.
  • Dedicated power connections: 5x 3.3V, 2x 5V, and 5x GND pins.
  • Features communication pins: 1x TXD0, 1x RXD0.
  • Supports 2x PWM, 11x standard GPIO, 3x PCM audio, and 2x clock pins.
  • Offers 1x SPI (Peripheral Serial Bus Interface), 1x MISO (Master Input / Slave Output), and 2x SCE pins.
  • Integrated 8x I2C port connections (SDA, SCL, GOUI, EDAT, MOSI).

Applications

  • Rapid prototyping and breadboard alternative for Raspberry Pi projects.
  • Educational kits for learning embedded systems and GPIO programming.
  • IoT sensor interfacing and data acquisition systems requiring secure connections.
  • Robotics control and automation projects.
  • Custom home automation and smart device development.

Technical Specifications

Item TypeExtension/Expansion Board
CompatibilityRaspberry Pi 3
Dimensions (L x W x H)92mm x 60mm x 17mm
Weight50g

Frequently Asked Questions

What Raspberry Pi models is this GPIO expansion board compatible with?

This GPIO expansion board is primarily designed for the Raspberry Pi 3, utilizing its 40-pin GPIO header. While it may physically connect to other 40-pin Raspberry Pi models, full feature compatibility should be verified with your specific model's pinout and electrical characteristics.

How does this board facilitate GPIO expansion and access?

The board extends the Pi's 40-pin header into a dual 2x20 pin array, making multiple connections easier. Additionally, it features screw terminal blocks for solderless, secure connections to individual GPIO pins, power lines (3.3V, 5V, GND), and communication interfaces like I2C or SPI.

Are special drivers or software required to use this expansion board?

No specific drivers are typically required for the expansion board itself, as it primarily extends physical GPIO access. You will use standard Raspberry Pi libraries (e.g., Raspberry Pi.GPIO in Python or WiringPi in C) to interact with the connected peripherals and control the GPIO pins as usual.

What is the purpose of the mini bridges on the board?

The mini bridges (jumpers) allow for flexible configuration of certain GPIO pins. This enables users to customize pin functions or disable specific connections, preventing conflicts and adapting the board to various project requirements without complex modifications, enhancing its versatility.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Raspberry Pi 3 GPIO Board Multifunctional Cascade Expansion Extension Board Module

Additional Information

Weight 0.05 kg
Dimensions 9.2 × 6 × 1.7 cm