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Pimoroni Explorer pHAT for Raspberry Pi

₹1,449.00 (Inclusive of all taxes)
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The Pimoroni Explorer pHAT is a compact prototyping expansion board for Raspberry Pi models with a 40-pin header. It provides dual H-bridge motor drivers, buffered 5V tolerant inputs, powered 5V outputs, and analog inputs, making it ideal for robotic projects and interfacing with 5V systems like Arduino.

Features

  • Dual H-bridge motor drivers with soft PWM control (200mA/channel).
  • Four buffered 5V tolerant inputs for interfacing with 5V systems.
  • Four powered 5V outputs (500mA total) to drive external peripherals.
  • Four analog inputs for connecting various sensors.
  • Designed for all 40-pin header Raspberry Pi models, including Pi Zero.

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Description

The Pimoroni Explorer pHAT serves as an ideal prototyping companion for your Raspberry Pi, offering a comprehensive suite of input and output capabilities in a compact form factor. This board is a more diminutive and cost-effective version of the popular Explorer HAT Pro, specifically designed to fit perfectly on a Raspberry Pi Zero, while remaining compatible with all 40-pin header Raspberry Pi models.

Equipped with dual H-bridge motor drivers, four buffered 5V tolerant inputs, four powered 5V outputs, and four analog inputs, the Explorer pHAT significantly expands your project potential. It excels at driving small motors for robotic applications, integrating various analog sensors, and facilitating seamless interfacing with 5V systems such as Arduino. Its versatile design makes it perfect for building tiny robots or prototyping a wide range of electronic circuits using its comprehensive I/O.

Software support is streamlined through the same easy-to-use Python library as the Explorer HAT Pro, complete with examples to demonstrate all functions. The buffered inputs can accept logic high signals from 2V to 5V, ensuring broad compatibility with different logic levels.

Key Features

  • Four buffered 5V tolerant inputs, compatible with Arduino and other 5V logic.
  • Four powered 5V outputs, capable of supplying up to 500mA total current.
  • Four dedicated analog input channels for sensor integration.
  • Two H-bridge motor drivers, each providing up to 200mA with soft PWM control.
  • Standard Explorer pHAT pinout for easy identification and connection.
  • Broad compatibility with all Raspberry Pi models featuring a 40-pin header.
  • Compact pHAT form factor, ideal for Raspberry Pi Zero.

Applications

  • Building compact robotic platforms and tiny robots.
  • Interfacing with 5V systems and Arduino for mixed-voltage projects.
  • Embedded sensing and data acquisition using analog sensors.
  • General-purpose prototyping and circuit development.
  • Controlling small DC motors and actuators.

Technical Specifications

Board TypeExpansion HAT
Form FactorpHAT
CompatibilityRaspberry Pi (40-pin header models)
Motor Drivers2x H-bridge (200mA per channel, soft PWM)
Digital Inputs4x buffered, 5V tolerant (2V-5V logic high)
Analog Inputs4 channels
Powered Outputs4x 5V (500mA total)
Dimensions65mm x 30mm
Weight10g

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Raspberry Pi models are compatible with the Explorer pHAT?

The Pimoroni Explorer pHAT is compatible with all Raspberry Pi models featuring a 40-pin GPIO header, including the Raspberry Pi Zero, Pi 3B+, Pi 4, and Pi 5. Its compact pHAT form factor is particularly optimized for use with the Raspberry Pi Zero.

What are the motor driver capabilities of the Explorer pHAT?

The Explorer pHAT includes two H-bridge motor drivers, each capable of supplying up to 200mA. These drivers support soft PWM control, allowing for precise speed and direction management of two small DC motors, making it suitable for compact robotic applications.

How do the 5V tolerant inputs function on this board?

The four buffered 5V tolerant inputs on the Explorer pHAT can safely accept logic high signals ranging from 2V to 5V. This feature is crucial for interfacing your Raspberry Pi with various external 5V systems, sensors, or microcontrollers like Arduino, without risk of damage.

What software is recommended for programming the Explorer pHAT?

The Explorer pHAT uses the same easy-to-use Python library as the Explorer HAT Pro. This library provides straightforward functions to control motors, read analog and digital inputs, and manage outputs, accompanied by example scripts to facilitate quick project development.

Package Includes

  • 1x Pimoroni Explorer pHAT for Raspberry Pi

Additional Information

Weight 0.01 kg
Dimensions 6.5 × 3 × 1 cm