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Cytron Maker pHAT for Raspberry Pi

₹1,289.00 (Inclusive of all taxes)
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The Cytron Maker pHAT simplifies Raspberry Pi usage for education and prototyping, enabling headless setup and featuring onboard LEDs, buttons, and a buzzer for interactive learning. It offers pre-labeled GPIO pins and a safe shutdown button, compatible with various Raspberry Pi models.

Features

  • Enables headless setup for remote Raspberry Pi access without additional peripherals.
  • Integrates onboard LEDs, buttons, and a buzzer to simplify electronics learning.
  • Features pre-labeled GPIO pins for straightforward and hassle-free connections.
  • Includes a programmable pushbutton for safe and proper Raspberry Pi shutdown.

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Description

The Cytron Maker pHAT is specifically designed to simplify electronics and programming experiences on the Raspberry Pi, making it an ideal platform for beginners and educational environments. It addresses common setup challenges by providing integrated components like LEDs, pushbuttons, and a buzzer, facilitating hands-on learning without the need for complex external wiring.

This pHAT features clearly pre-labeled GPIO pins to ensure easy and accurate connections, streamlining project development. Its headless setup capability allows for convenient remote access to the Raspberry Pi, enhancing flexibility. Furthermore, a dedicated programmable pushbutton is included for safe system shutdown, preventing potential data corruption and ensuring system longevity. The Maker pHAT is compatible with a wide range of Raspberry Pi models, serving as a versatile tool for both educational purposes and rapid prototyping.

Key Features

  • Headless Setup Support: Enables remote access and control of your Raspberry Pi without requiring a monitor, keyboard, or mouse, via USB serial.
  • Integrated Learning Components: Features onboard LEDs, tactile pushbuttons, and an audible buzzer for immediate interactive electronics experimentation and feedback.
  • Labeled GPIO Pins: Provides clearly silk-screened labels for all Raspberry Pi GPIO pins, simplifying identification and connection to external circuits and sensors.
  • Safe Shutdown Functionality: Incorporates a programmable pushbutton to initiate a proper shutdown sequence, safeguarding your Raspberry Pi from unexpected power loss.
  • Compact Stacking Design: Form factor allows for seamless stacking onto various Raspberry Pi models, including the Raspberry Pi Zero, preserving a tidy and space-efficient build.

Applications

  • Educational Projects: Ideal for teaching fundamental electronics and programming concepts to students and beginners in a simplified environment.
  • Rapid Prototyping: Accelerates the development of small-scale projects by providing integrated components and simplified interfacing for quick iteration.
  • IoT Device Development: Serves as a compact interface board for embedded sensing and control applications where a headless Raspberry Pi is preferred.
  • Interactive Displays & Feedback Systems: Useful for projects requiring simple visual (LEDs) and auditory (buzzer) feedback mechanisms.

Technical Specifications

CompatibilityRaspberry Pi 3B/3B+/4B (1GB/2GB/4GB), Zero/W/WH
USB Communication ChipCH340 or FT231X (for UART)
Input Voltage5V DC (via USB Micro-B)

Frequently Asked Questions

What Raspberry Pi models are compatible with the Maker pHAT?

The Maker pHAT is compatible with Raspberry Pi 3B, 3B+, 4B (1GB/2GB/4GB), and all Raspberry Pi Zero models (Zero/W/WH). This broad compatibility ensures it can be integrated into various projects, from basic learning to more advanced embedded applications with ease.

How does the headless setup feature work on the Maker pHAT?

The Maker pHAT integrates a USB-to-UART bridge (CH340 or FT231X) for serial communication. This allows you to connect the Raspberry Pi to your computer via a single USB cable, providing console access for initial setup and debugging without needing a monitor or keyboard.

What is the purpose of the programmable pushbutton for safe shutdown?

The programmable pushbutton prevents improper power-offs, which can lead to file system corruption on the Raspberry Pi's SD card. Users can program this button to initiate a graceful operating system shutdown, ensuring data integrity and system stability before disconnecting power.

What are the primary learning components integrated into the Maker pHAT?

The Maker pHAT includes several onboard components to facilitate interactive learning: three user-programmable LEDs for visual feedback, two tactile pushbuttons for input, and a buzzer for auditory alerts. These elements enable hands-on experimentation with basic electronics concepts directly.

Package Includes

  • 1x Cytron Maker pHAT
  • 1x 2x20 Stacking Header

Additional Information

Weight 0.04 kg
Dimensions 12 × 8 × 3 cm