Pineboards AI Bundle HAT+ for Raspberry Pi supports both Hailo 8L AI Accelerator and NVMe SSD 

Pineboards AI Bundle is a HAT for the new Raspberry Pi 5 that gives access to a 13 TOPS Hailo 8L AI accelerator and an M.2 NVMe SSD in a compact form factor. So in simple terms, this new board gives access to Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ and Raspberry Pi AI Kit into a single compact board, on top of that the board will support longer M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs, besides shorted 2230 and 2242-sized SSDs.

Previously we have written about many similar boards for the Raspberry Pi 5 with HAT+ standards like the Waveshare PCIe-Based 5G HAT+, the 52Pi W01 U2500 HAT, the Waveshare PCIe to USB HAT+, and many others feel free to check this out if you are interested in the topic.

You can easily replicate this setup using the HatBRICK! Commander board from Pineberry Pi, but it will leave you with a messed up board cable and connector that you have to deal with, so the Pineboards AI Bundle makes things easy by incorporating all this into a single board.

Pineboards AI Bundle HAT+ Specification

• Dual M.2 Functionality:
  • M.2 2230/2242/2280 M-Key slot for NVMe boot storage
  • M.2 2230 A/E-Key connector for Hailo 8L AI Accelerator
• High-Performance AI:
  • Hailo 8L AI Accelerator delivers 13 TOPS
  • Pre-applied thermal pad for efficient heat dissipation
• Software Compatibility:
  • Works seamlessly with existing Raspberry Pi AI Kit software and projects
• Storage Flexibility:
  • Supports fast, bootable NVMe storage (eliminates the need for a microSD card)
• Quality Components:
  • Impedance-controlled FPC cable for reliable PCIe connection
  • All-metal screws and spacers for secure installation

Pineboards AI Bundle HAT+ sells for €90 through their online store and select distributors across Europe and Asia. Some more information about the product can be found on the announcement page.

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