Elecrow Crowtail Stackable Shield for Raspberry Pi
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Elecrow Crowtail Stackable Shield for Raspberry Pi

₹459.00 (Inclusive of all taxes)
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This is a stackable shield for Raspberry Pi, featuring multiple GPIOs and standard interfaces. It enables easy connection of Crowtail modules to your Raspberry Pi projects.

Features

  • Expands Raspberry Pi with 10 GPIOs, 1 IIC, and 1 UART interface.
  • Crowtail compatible interface for plug-and-play module integration.
  • Stackable design for direct mounting on Raspberry Pi boards.
  • Simplifies prototyping and reduces wiring complexity for projects.

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Description

The Elecrow Crowtail Stackable Shield significantly expands the capabilities of your Raspberry Pi, providing dedicated interfaces for rapid prototyping. This shield offers 10 general-purpose input/output (GPIO) pins, a single IIC (Inter-Integrated Circuit) interface, and a UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter) interface, facilitating communication with various sensors and peripherals. Designed for the Crowtail ecosystem, it allows developers and makers to seamlessly integrate Crowtail modules directly onto their Raspberry Pi board, streamlining hardware connections.

This stackable design ensures that the shield sits neatly atop the Raspberry Pi’s 40-pin header, making it an ideal choice for projects requiring quick assembly and minimal wiring. By abstracting complex individual wiring, the Crowtail shield accelerates development cycles, enabling users to focus more on application logic and less on the intricacies of hardware integration. It’s an essential accessory for educational robotics, IoT sensor data acquisition, and home automation projects built on the Raspberry Pi platform.

Key Features

  • Crowtail compatible interface for modular expansion.
  • Provides 10 dedicated GPIOs for versatile digital control.
  • Integrates 1 IIC interface for multi-device sensor communication.
  • Includes 1 UART interface for serial data exchange and debugging.
  • Stackable design ensures direct, secure mounting on Raspberry Pi.
  • Simplifies wiring, reducing setup time and potential errors.
  • Ideal for educational, prototyping, and DIY embedded projects.

Applications

  • Rapid prototyping with Crowtail modules.
  • Educational robotics and embedded systems learning.
  • IoT sensor data acquisition and control.
  • Home automation projects.
  • Developing custom Raspberry Pi peripherals.

Technical Specifications

Item TypeShield
CompatibilityRaspberry Pi Series (40-pin GPIO)
Interfaces Provided10x GPIO, 1x IIC, 1x UART
Dimensions (L x W x H)6.35 x 2.54 x 1.78 cm (2.5 x 1 x 0.7 inches)
Weight13 g

Frequently Asked Questions

What Raspberry Pi models are compatible with this Crowtail shield?

This Crowtail Stackable Shield is compatible with most standard 40-pin Raspberry Pi models, including the Raspberry Pi 4 B, 3 B+, 3 B, and Zero W. It ensures a direct physical and electrical connection to the Pi's GPIO header for seamless integration into your projects.

How does the Crowtail interface simplify development?

The Crowtail interface uses standardized 4-pin connectors, allowing for plug-and-play connection of Crowtail modules without complex wiring or soldering. This greatly reduces setup time and potential errors, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced developers focused on rapid prototyping.

What types of peripherals can be connected via the GPIO, IIC, and UART interfaces?

The 10 GPIOs can control basic digital devices like LEDs or buttons. The IIC interface is perfect for advanced sensors (e.g., accelerometers, temperature sensors). The UART allows serial communication with GPS modules, other microcontrollers, or for debugging purposes, extending your Pi's connectivity.

Does this shield require an external power supply?

No, the Elecrow Crowtail Stackable Shield draws power directly from the Raspberry Pi's 5V and 3.3V pins via the GPIO header. It does not require an independent external power supply for its operation or for powering connected low-power Crowtail modules.

Is the Raspberry Pi board included with the Crowtail shield?

No, the product package only includes the Elecrow Crowtail Stackable Shield itself. The Raspberry Pi single board computer is not included and must be purchased separately. This shield functions as an add-on to enhance the Pi's I/O capabilities.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Elecrow Crowtail- Stackable Shield for Raspberry Pi

Additional Information

Weight 0.013 kg
Dimensions 6.35 × 2.54 × 1.778 cm

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