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Waveshare Sense HAT (B) for Raspberry Pi

₹2,979.00 (Inclusive of all taxes)
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The Waveshare Sense HAT (B) for Raspberry Pi integrates multiple powerful sensors including a 9-axis IMU, temperature, humidity, barometer, and color sensor. Communicating via I2C, this HAT is ideal for a wide range of environmental monitoring, robotics, and data logging applications.

Features

  • Integrates a 9-axis IMU (gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer) for comprehensive motion sensing.
  • Features SHTC3 temperature/humidity and LPS22HB barometric pressure sensors for environmental monitoring.
  • Onboard TCS34725 color sensor and ADS1015 12-bit ADC for expanded sensing capabilities.
  • Standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO header ensures broad compatibility with Pi series boards.
  • Provides an I2C interface with an extension header for connecting additional external sensors or host boards.

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Description

The Waveshare Sense HAT (B) is a versatile expansion board meticulously engineered for the Raspberry Pi, integrating a robust suite of sensors onto a compact form factor. It includes a high-precision 9-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) featuring the ICM20948, which combines a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, and 3-axis magnetometer. This empowers your Raspberry Pi with advanced capabilities for detecting movement, orientation, and magnetic fields, making it an essential component for robotics, drone projects, and navigation systems.

Beyond motion sensing, the Sense HAT (B) excels in environmental data collection. It incorporates an SHTC3 digital temperature and humidity sensor and an LPS22HB barometric pressure sensor, allowing for accurate real-time monitoring of ambient conditions. Additionally, the TCS34725 color sensor enables the identification of nearby object colors, expanding its utility into various object detection and sorting applications. An integrated ADS1015 12-bit ADC provides four channels for easily adding more external analog sensors, ensuring future expandability.

Designed for ease of use, the Sense HAT (B) communicates with the Raspberry Pi via the I2C interface and comes with a dedicated Python library for rapid development. Its standard 40PIN GPIO extension header ensures compatibility across the Raspberry Pi series. Whether you’re building a robot, an IoT environmental station, or an educational platform, this HAT provides the core sensing functionalities required for complex and innovative projects.

Key Features

  • Standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO extension header, ensuring compatibility with Raspberry Pi series boards.
  • Onboard ICM20948 (3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, and 3-axis magnetometer) for comprehensive movement, orientation, and magnetic field detection.
  • Integrated SHTC3 digital temperature and humidity sensor for accurate environmental monitoring.
  • LPS22HB barometric pressure sensor onboard for precise ambient pressure readings.
  • TCS34725 color sensor for identifying the color of nearby objects and light sensing.
  • ADS1015 ADC, offering 4-channel 12-bit precision for expanding with additional external analog sensors.
  • Exposes I2C control pins, facilitating connection with other host boards like STM32 microcontrollers.
  • Comes with comprehensive development resources and a detailed manual, including examples for Raspberry Pi and STM32.

Applications

  • Robotics and drone stabilization systems requiring precise motion and orientation data.
  • Environmental monitoring stations for collecting temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure data.
  • IoT sensor nodes for smart home automation and industrial sensing.
  • Color recognition and light intensity detection projects.
  • Wearable tech and data logging devices requiring multi-sensor integration.
  • Educational STEM platforms for teaching sensor interfacing and data analysis with Raspberry Pi.

Technical Specifications

Item TypeHAT
CompatibilityRaspberry Pi Series
Operating Voltage3.3V
Communication InterfaceI2C
Accelerometer Resolution16-bit
Accelerometer Ranging±2/±4/±8/±16g
Gyroscope Resolution16-bit
Gyroscope Ranging±250/±500/±1000/±2000°/sec
Magnetometer Resolution16-bit
Magnetometer Ranging±4900µT
Barometer Resolution24-bit pressure data, 16-bit temperature data
Temperature & Humidity Accuracy (Humidity)±2% rH
Temperature & Humidity Ranging (Humidity)0% ~ 100% rH
Temperature & Humidity Accuracy (Temperature)±0.2°C
Temperature & Humidity Ranging (Temperature)-30 ~ 100°C
Color Sensor Resolution4-channels RGBC, 16-bits per channel
ADC Resolution12-bits
Length65 mm
Width30.5 mm
Weight19 g

Frequently Asked Questions

What Raspberry Pi models are compatible with the Waveshare Sense HAT (B)?

The Sense HAT (B) features a standard 40-PIN GPIO extension header, ensuring compatibility with all modern Raspberry Pi models including the Pi 4, Pi 3B+, Pi Zero, and newer. It seamlessly integrates via the dedicated I2C interface, allowing for quick setup and project development using Python libraries.

Which sensors are integrated on the Sense HAT (B) and what are their primary functions?

It includes an ICM20948 (9-axis IMU for motion/orientation), SHTC3 (temperature/humidity), LPS22HB (barometric pressure), and TCS34725 (color sensor). An ADS1015 12-bit ADC also provides 4 channels for connecting additional analog sensors, expanding its utility for various data collection tasks.

How is the Sense HAT (B) powered and what communication interface does it use?

The Sense HAT (B) operates at 3.3V, drawing power directly from the Raspberry Pi's GPIO header. It communicates with the host Raspberry Pi primarily via the I2C interface. This allows for straightforward integration and supports connection to other host boards like STM32 via its I2C extension header.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Waveshare Sense HAT (B)
  • 1 x Raspberry Pi screws pack (2pcs)
  • 1 x 2x20PIN female header

Additional Information

Weight 0.019 kg
Dimensions 6.5 × 3.05 × 2 cm