Microcomputers of Raspberry Pi attract more and more fans with every month. This is not only due to the latest models, characterized by exceptionally good parameters, including high computing power. Moreover, they offer great possibilities for use by both robotics and programming specialists, as well as people who need the hardware for normal daily use as an alternative to a classic tablet. The Raspberry Pi works well in many conditions, especially since it can be combined with various peripheral devices, which will create a hardware customized to our individual needs, as well as one that matches our project perfectly. Raspberry has a huge potential, but it remains underused to the maximum extent, which only reinforces the desire to discover its new possibilities not only by experienced programmers. The Raspberry Pi features a 40-pin GPIO connector that allows us to connect external devices. When you need an additional interface for your SoC processor to connect to the outside world, not necessarily favourable one, you can use the output expanders. You'll find them in our offer!
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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.ProtoPi Plus Side - extension GPIO Raspberry Pi 4/3/2/B for breadboard + tape
The module allows you to connect the GPIO leads of the Raspberry Pi 4, 3, 2 and B plus minicomputer to popular 830-hole contact boards using the included 40-wire tape. The...GPIO pin header expander for Raspberry Pi 3/2 / B + with quick couplers - cascade
An expansion board that allows you to easily connect the modules to the GPIO pins on a Raspberry Pi. Board is combined with minicomputer via 40-strip ribbon . It has goldpin...Extension GPIO Raspberry Pi 3/2/B+ to the contact plate + tape
The module allows connection of the GPIO leads of the minicomputer Raspberry Pi 3, 2 and B + to popular breadboards with 830 and 400 holes, using an attached to the set,...MCP23017 Expansion Board - 16 I/O - for Arduino and Raspberry Pi - Waveshare 15391
Expander of pins on the basis of the MCP23017 system, it extends the capabilities of the Arduino or Raspberry Pi with additional 16 pins of I/O. It communicates via I2C...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.Nano Base Board (B) for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, Same Size as the CM4
Expander of pins in the form of an overlay for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Lite / eMMC computing module . It has been equipped with special connectors, thanks to...ADC ADS1263 converter 32-bit - 10-channel - overlay for Raspberry Pi - Waveshare 18983
High precision ADC in form of Raspberry Pi minicomputer frontend, also compatible with Nvidia's Jetson Nano platform. A powerful ADS1263 chip is responsible for the operation...Grove - Base Hat for Raspberry Pi - shield for Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+/3B
Overlay for Raspberry Pi 4B / 3B+ / 3B based STM32 microcontroller with 12-bit ADC, with Grove connectors, allows the connection of sensors and modules from the Grove...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....Proto Hat to Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+/3B/2B
Board allows for independent creation of electronic circuits. It is connected directly to the GPIO pins of the Raspberry Pi minicomputer, version 4B / 3B+ / 3B / 2B.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...Qwiic HAT for Raspberry Pi - SparkFun DEV-14459
Shield, type HAT for Raspberry Pi, facilitating the connection of modules SparkFun via connectors Qwiic. The shield connects the I2C bus on the Raspberry Pi with connectors Qwic.ePaper Breakout Board - ePaper display driver for Seeed Xiao - Seeedstudio 105990172
ePaper Breakout Board is an extension designed for the Seeed Xiao series , enabling seamless control of ePaper displays . It has a 24-pin FPC connector and an additional...Pineboards HatDrive! Nano - NVMe 2230, 2242 adapter for Raspberry Pi 5
HatDrive! Nano is a dedicated adapter that allows you to connect an NVMe SSD drive to a Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer. Designed with memory expansion in mind, it...ADC 16-bit converter - 4-channel ADS1115 - overlay for Raspberry Pi
Shield for Raspberry Pi with analog-digital converter of 16-bit accuracy and a small package MSOP-10. It has programmable data transfer speed from 8 to 860, 4 analog inputs and...SparkFun Qwiic SHIM for Raspberry Pi - SparkFun DEV-15794
SparkFun Qwiic SHIM is a small module applied to the GPIO pins of Raspbery, with which you can easily equip a minicomputer with a Qwiic connector. The module is plugged...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...Breakout Pi Zero - prototype board for Raspberry Pi Zero
The board allows you to create your own electronic circuits . It is connected directly to GPIO pins of Raspberry Pi minicomputer. It has separate pins, in groups, as well...Serial Expansion HAT - I2C, UART, GPIO for Raspberry Pi - Waveshare 15667
Shield with system SC16IS752 expanding the minicomputer Raspberry Pi with additional two communication channels of UART and GPIO ports programmable via I2C.1 Wire Pi Plus DS2482 - 1-Wire module for Raspberry Pi
Shield for Raspberry based on DS2482-100 system which allows you to use the 1-Wire protocol. The module provides a conversion of the I2C interface. It has built-in a RJ12...Expansion Kit - extension Raspberry Pi to breadboard + tape + breadboard - Iduino RA028
A module that allows the GPIO Raspberry Pi pins to be led out onto the contact plate using IDC tape. The kit also includes a contact plate and 40-pin tape.- Reduced price
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Extended I/O system in Raspberry Pi
To connect the Raspberry Pi to the external electronics, we use transition boards, in the form of a PCB, equipped with additional tracks and goldpins, responsible for connecting their own elements above the device board. One track is assigned to one connector pin. Sometimes, however, the board is already equipped with AWG tape, which on the other hand has female IDC40 plugs. It is thanks to this tape that we can connect Raspberry Pi to our own board, which does not necessarily need to be located directly above the computer, but nearby. This is what distinguishes AWG tapes from most Raspberry Pi HAT overlays. It happens, however, that the number of GPIO lines in the Raspberry Pi connector is too small for us, which means that we can't connect as many peripheral devices as we planned and need to do in order to complete the project or create a device that will be compatible with our plans and needs. In such cases we use output expanders. What is their purpose?
Output expanders are dedicated for integrated circuits that use a serial interface such as SPI and I2C to expand the input/output network. This way we gain additional lines, which were previously missing from the original connector. This is how Waveshare Serial Expansion HAT works, for instance. This is one of the overlays for the Raspberry Pi microcomputer, which contains SC16IS752 chip. Using the Waveshare Serial Expansion HAT overlay, we are definitely extending the capabilities of our computer. This way we gain two additional UART interfaces, as well as eight GPIO lines. These are configured via the I2C bus. The output expanders are used very often when planning a large project and a very complex device. They allow the Raspberry Pi to be used with virtually no limitations. The extensive layout of the outputs creates unlimited possibilities for the most ambitious projects.
What will make your Raspberry even more powerful?
If you are not fully satisfied with the current state of your Raspberry, have a look at our store and see how you can further enhance its capabilities. You'll find everything you need to enable it to do even more for you. We offer both simple GPIO lines as well as expanders with many useful features. These allow you to use an additional 16-bit analog-to-digital converter as well as four additional USB ports. You also get the chance to use a set of relays to control high loads at higher voltages. Check what we have prepared for you and your Raspberry. Discover that there is even more to it than before. Create a new project, even more advanced and challenging!