Category: Raspberry Pi
Waveshare RP2040-PiZero: A Compact Raspberry Pi RP2040 Board in the Pi Zero Form Factor
The Waveshare RP2040-PiZero is a new board that adopts the form factor of the Raspberry Pi Zero while integrating the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller instead of a Linux-capable application processor. Resembling the Raspberry Pi Zero, the RP2040-PiZero board maintains a...
Continue ReadingRaspberry Pi’s HAT+ Standard: Simplified Specs and Future Plans
Raspberry Pi has recently shared two significant updates: one about the PCIe FFC (Flexible Flat Cable) connector and the other introducing the new Raspberry Pi HAT+ (HAT Plus) standard. The PCIe FFC connector specifications, previously undisclosed, have now been made available and many...
Continue ReadingSparkFun’s New Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) Is Designed for Hands-On Learning and Educational Use
The Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) integrates a Raspberry Pi Pico W and a 6-axis motion sensor with Blockly, Python, and WPILib for educational robotics development. Designed for tool-free assembly, it enables progression from basic to advanced robotics projects for students and...
Continue Reading52Pi NVMe HATs for Pi 5 will Support 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 Sizes SSDs
52Pi recently launched two NVMe M.2 SSD HATs for the Raspberry Pi 5, called N04 and N05. It supports a range of NVMe SSDs like 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280, with Gen 3 speeds. Additional features include cooling vents, slots for display/camera cables, and a gold-plated PCB for better...
Continue ReadingProject-piCo is an Open-Sourced Raspberry Pi Pico with a USB Type-C Port
Sam Hocevar's Project-piCo is an open-source Raspberry Pi Pico board with a USB Type-C port. In a Reddit post, Hocevar explains I really wanted a Type-C connector on my Pico H, and I wanted it even more when I found out that the device was released less than 5 years ago and it still...
Continue ReadingRaspberry Pi 5 Now Supports Two SSDs with Geekworm X1004 HAT+
The Geekworm X1004 HAT+ for the Raspberry Pi 5 supports two SSDs, allowing for a total storage capacity of up to 8TB. It enables quick data transfer speeds—up to 5 Gbps using PCIe 2.0 and up to 8 Gbps with PCIe 3.0. Previously, we have seen many companies build NVMe HATs for the Pi5...
Continue ReadingMcuzone MPW7 Wi-Fi 7 HAT for Raspberry Pi 5 Supports Google TPU
The Mcuzone MPW7 is a HAT for the Raspberry Pi 5 that adds Wi-Fi 7 capabilities to the Pi5. It works with specific Wi-Fi modules like the Intel BE200, AX210, and AX200. On top of that, the company said the module will also have support for Google TPU, Wi-Fi 6/6E, and Bluetooth...
Continue ReadingSupTronics Launches Pi 5 Compatible NVMe and SATA HATs
SupTronics Technologies has launched the X100x series of PCIe to NVMe Shields for the new Raspberry Pi 5. These Shields or HATs allow you to use NVMe SSDs of different sizes, including 2230, 2242, and 2280. The standout models are the X1004, which supports dual 2280 SSDs(up to 8TB), and...
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