Raspberry Pi can be both a programming learning device and an element of electrical installation or building automation. External devices allow us to modify the purpose and capabilities of the minicomputer freely. All of this is due to GPIO connectors, which we use to connect compatible external accessories to Raspberry. As a result, advanced controllers with an interface that is complemented by buttons and LCD display are created. This versatility of the Raspberry Pi is one of the reasons why the computer enjoys unflagging popularity and interest since its first appearance on the market. This event took place in 2012. Since then, the manufacturer has developed several Raspberry Pi models, which differ in terms of parameters, application and additional elements, so they have more or less extensive features. Below we present the offer of HAT overlays and GPIO connectors. Discover what benefits you can gain from them and how your Raspberry Pi will change when you use them.
Filament Rosa3D Refill PLA Magic Silk 1,75mm 1kg - Mistic Red
Index: ROS-24201
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Bluetooth 4.0 BLE module - HM-10 / AT-09 - MLT-BT05 - 3.3V / 5V
Index: MOD-09515
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M5Stamp Timer Power - Power Control Module - BM8563 - M5Stack S005
Index: MSS-22675
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RPi Zero GPIO extensions and HAT
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RTC module DS3231 I2C - real time clock
Module with real time clock, allows you to read the time in hours, minutes, and seconds, and to read the date: month, day, year. The device was based on the DS3231 system,...
Index: MOD-03790
Index: MOD-03790
Raspberry Pi PoE+ HAT - Power over Ethernet for Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+ - SC0468
Cap designed for Raspberry Pi 3B+ and 4B versions which are equipped with 4-pin PoE connector. It allows simultaneous communication with LAN and powering the minicomputer...
Index: RPI-19537
Index: RPI-19537
Raspberry PI 4/3/B+/2 GPIO Expansion Board E1 - blue
The board provides the connection of the three modules to each of the GPIO pins of the Raspberry Pi. It has 3 rows of goldpin connectors, 40 pieces in each.
Index: MOD-07149
Index: MOD-07149
Logic level bi-directional converter, 4-channel - SparkFun BOB-12009
The module allows to exchange data between systems that use the most popular voltages levels: 5 V and 3.3 V and 1.8 V and 2.8 V. Works in both directions simultaneously. It has...
Index: SPF-02259
Index: SPF-02259
Ethernet / USB (B) HUB - 3xUSB 1xRJ45 Ethernet - frontend Overlay for Raspberry Pi - Waveshare 20416
Overlay for Raspberry Pi, adding three USB ports and one RJ45 Ethernet port. It has an embedded Ethernet RTL8152B chip. The pogo pin layout allows the overlay to connect...
Index: WSR-20080
Index: WSR-20080
TV HAT tuner DVB-T - module with decoder for Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+/3B/Zero
Shield for Raspberry Pi which consists to the tuner of the terrestrial television. It enables the reception of all available, uncoded channels of digital terrestrial...
Index: RPI-13066
Index: RPI-13066
IQaudIO DAC+ - sound card for Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+/3B
The sound card designed for the Raspberry Pi minicomputer provides high quality Full HD 24-bit/192 kHz audio with built-in hardware volume control via the Linux built-in...
Index: RPI-18615
Index: RPI-18615
UPS HAT for Raspberry Pi Zero - Waveshare 19739
The UPS overlay provides uninterrupted power to the Raspberry Pi Zero minicomputer, thanks to the Li-Pol battery, when the power from the Raspberry Pi Zero power supply...
Index: WSR-19717
Index: WSR-19717
ReSpeaker v1.1 for Raspberry Pi - modul with 2 microphons - Seeedstudio 107100001
ReSpeaker is an expansion board for the Raspberry, equipped with 2 microphones, it is designed for AI and voice applications. It allows you to build efficient devices, which,...
Index: SEE-11408
Index: SEE-11408
Raspberry Pi DAC Pro - sound card for Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+/3B
The Raspberry Pi DAC Pro is based on the Burr Brown PCM5242 32-bit / 384 kHz converter, allows for Full HD 24-bit / 192 kHz audio playback. The module is equipped with two...
Index: RPI-18616
Index: RPI-18616
MSX RTC DS1307 I2C - real time clock
Module with real time clock and backup battery (battery included). It allows you to read the time in hours, minutes, and seconds, date: month, day, year. The communication...
Index: MOD-02717
Index: MOD-02717
The module with the HAT shield for Raspberry Pi is equipped with eight HLS8L relays with a coil powered with a voltage of 5 V along with optoelectronic insulation. The system...
Index: WSR-13301
Index: WSR-13301
4-channel logic level converter
The module allows to exchange data between systems that use the most popular levels of voltage: 5 V <-> 3.3 V and 3.3 V <-> 1,8 V. It works in both directions simulatneously....
Index: MSX-06117
Index: MSX-06117
MCP23018-E/SP - 16-Bit I/O Expander with Open-Drain Outputs
The system allows to increase the number of pins (up to 16) of the microcontroller (including minicomputer Raspberry Pi). It communicates with the central unit via the I2C bus...
Index: UCC-06506
Index: UCC-06506
Hub USB Hat - 4-port hub for Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+/3B/Zero - Waveshare 12694
Hat for the Raspberry Pi that adds 4 USB ports and a converter USB-UART. The device has dimensions of 65 x 30 mm, it works with Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+/3B and Zero and Zero W.
Index: WSR-08870
Index: WSR-08870
Proto Board for Raspberry Pi Zero
Board allows independent creation of electronic circuits. Connected directly to the GPIO pins of the Raspberry Pi minicomputer in a version Zero.
Index: MSX-05794
Index: MSX-05794
RPi Relay Board - 3 relays - cap for Raspberry Pi - Waveshare 11638
Cap fitted to connectors of Raspberry Pi GPIO in version 4B, 3B+, 3B, 2B, B+ and A+, with three relays with parameters of 250 V / 10 A. Board has a screw connector....
Index: WSR-06804
Index: WSR-06804
Logic level bi-directional converter, 4-channel - Pololu 2595
Miniature (13 x 10 mm). the module allows to exchange data between systems that use the most popular voltage levels ranging from 1.5 V to 18 V and Vice versa. Four channels to...
Index: PLL-02523
Index: PLL-02523
HiFiBerry DAC2 Pro - sound card for Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+/3B
High quality sound card with digital-analogue and analogue-digital converter for Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+/3B. It is equipped with a Burr-Brown 192 kHz / 24-bit converter. On the...
Index: RHF-18129
Index: RHF-18129
L76X Multi-GNSS HAT - GPS/BDS/QZSS for Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+/3B/2B/Zero - Waveshare 16193
The GNSS overlay for Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano minicomputers supports Multi-GNSS systems: GPS, BDS and QZSS. The main advantages of the module are fast positioning, high...
Index: WSR-14783
Index: WSR-14783
Dual channel DC motor driver, I2C interface - HAT for Raspberry Pi - Waveshare 15364
HAT shield for Raspberry Pi 3 / 2 / B+ / Zero / Zero W enabling the control of two DC motors using the I2C interface. It can control simultaneously the two DC motors. A maximum...
Index: WSR-13304
Index: WSR-13304
The Power over Ethernet HAT (C) is a module in the form of a HAT overlay that is designed for the Raspberry Pi. It is compatible with 3B+ and 4B versions of the minicomputer. It...
Index: WSR-18771
Index: WSR-18771
Logic level transmitter TXB0104 bi-directional, 4-channel - SparkFun BOB-11771
The module allows to exchange the data between systems that use the most popular voltage levels: from 1.2 V to 3.6 V for VCCA inputs, and from 1.65 V to 5.5 V for VCCB inputs....
Index: SPF-04290
Index: SPF-04290
ADS1256/DAC8552 - A/C and C/A converter 24/16-bit SPI - overlay for Raspberry Pi - Waveshare 11010
Module with high precision converter of A/C and C/A in the form of shield for GPIO connectors of Raspberry Pi. It has 2 16-bit analog outputs and 8 24-bit analog inputs. It...
Index: WSR-04478
Index: WSR-04478
See also
What are HAT overlays, and what is their purpose?
HAT overlays are rectangular boards with dimensions of 65mm x 56mm. They are distinguished by rounded corners, as well as holes for fixing them to the case. In addition, the HAT overlay has a 40-pin GPIO connector that is compatible with Raspberry Pi. Automatic system configuration is possible with ID_SD and ID_SC pins. They connect via the I2C interface to the EEPROM memory, which contains configuration software on all GPIO pins, but also Device Tree files. These files are necessary for automatic software installation via Linux because they contain a description of a HAT board.
Our shop offers HAT overlays in different variants, which allows us to match them to a specific version of Raspberry Pi, both the latest and older ones, which are still used by many users. This way, you can be sure that the overlay is compatible with the device, and thus the whole thing will work smoothly and safely.
What should you know about the GPIO extension?
GPIO, which is actually General Purpose Input Output, is the basic parameter of Raspberry Pi. Digital GPO pins have two statuses, i.e. ON and OFF, sometimes also have a receiving direction. If we know and use the appropriate programming language, such as JavaScript or Python, we can control their direction and status. GPIOs are designed to operate at a voltage of 3.3 V, and the maximum current load is 16 mA. So we can power up to two LEDs from a single pin. However, we will need external components in this case, which already uses more power.
GPIO connects Raspberry Pi with Hat overlays. The 40-pin connector allows you to connect external devices, with it you can transmit the output signals needed to control external processes. It is also needed to receive input signals. GPIO extensions, which take the form of HAT overlays, allow you to use Raspberry Pi in many areas of your life. They give you the opportunity to create a LED lighting controller, which is today considered not only the most energy-efficient light source but also the smartest, of course, if we connect it with the controllers. HAT overlays also support the creation of meteorological stations with sensors of temperature, precipitation, wind speed and other weather parameters. We will also use GPIO extensions in designing, among others, drivers for electric gate motor. GPIO extension has also found its application in monitoring and irrigation systems. This means that Raspberry Pi is perfectly suited for modern smart construction. All this thanks to HAT overlays and GPIO extensions.
Create a sound system in your car, a home monitoring system, a weather station or simply improve your everyday comfort with smart lighting. Check our offer of HAT overlays!