Product description: Pineboards HatDrive! Piano - NVMe 2230 / 2242 + RCA + Jack 3.5 mm adapter for Raspberry Pi 5
HatDrive! Piano from Pineboards is a versatile expansion board designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5 . This innovative board brings back the 3.5mm headphone jack , which is missing on the Pi 5 , and adds a headphone amplifier . The use of a high-quality Texas Instruments DAC (112 dB, 32-bit, 384 kHz PCM Interface) enables high-quality sound through the RCA output , which makes HatDrive! The Piano is perfect for integration with HiFi systems. In addition to advanced audio features, HatDrive! Piano supports the installation of NVMe drives in 2230 and 2242 formats, which enables fast and efficient data storage. PCIe x1 interface support in Gen2 and Gen3 standards ensures high performance and connection versatility. Thanks to the LED indicators, you can monitor the power status and activity of the M.2 drive. The card also includes HAT ID -compatible EEPROM , which facilitates advanced identification and configuration. The set includes a dedicated FPC PCIe tape, spacer pins, M2.5 screws and a 40-pin HAT connector, ensuring quick installation and start-up.
Pineboards HatDrive! Piano - NVMe 2230 / 2242 + RCA + Jack 3.5 mm adapter for Raspberry Pi 5.
HatDrive! The Piano combines a DAC converter, RCA output and a headphone amplifier.
Special features of HatDrive! Piano
- Dedicated to Raspberry Pi 5 : Designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer.
- 3.5mm Headphone Jack : Restores the missing headphone jack on the Pi 5 along with a headphone amplifier.
- RCA output : allows easy integration into a HiFi system.
- High-quality DAC : 112 dB, 32-bit, 384 kHz DAC from Texas Instruments.
- NVMe support : ability to install NVMe (M-key) drives in 2230 and 2242 formats.
- PCIe Interface : Supports PCIe x1 interface in Gen2 and Gen3 standards.
- Dual LED indicators : LEDs for power supply voltage (“PWR”) and M.2 drive activity (“ACT”).
- 40-pin HAT connector : Support for the standard 40-pin Raspberry Pi HAT connector.
- EEPROM memory : HAT ID compatible.
- Power Monitoring and Diagnostics : Continuous monitoring and diagnostics of power parameters via the I2C interface.
- Power system compatible with the M.2 standard : Integrated voltage regulator delivering up to 3A to the 3.3V rail.
- M.2 card power options : power the M.2 card directly from the FPC PCIe tape or via the 40-pin HAT connector.
Wide range of applications in the field of audio and data storage
HatDrive! Piano is a unique expansion card for Raspberry Pi 5 that, thanks to its built-in high-quality Texas Instruments DAC, delivers excellent sound quality for music lovers and audiophiles who want to use the Raspberry Pi as the center of their home HiFi system. The RCA output enables easy integration with existing audio systems , while the amplified 3.5 mm headphone output restores the convenience of using classic headphones, which is especially important after removing this port from Pi 5. Additionally, HatDrive! Piano supports the installation of NVMe drives in 2230 and 2242 formats, which ensures fast data transfers and efficient storage , ideal for applications requiring high speed and reliability, such as video editing, scientific computing, and file servers. Thanks to compatibility with the PCIe Gen3 interface, you can fully exploit the potential of your Raspberry Pi 5, increasing its functionality and capabilities.
The adapter supports the installation of NVMe drives in 2230 and 2242 formats.
Elements included in the set.
Technical specifications of the adapter
- Adapter type: PCIe, NVMe, RCA, 3.5 mm jack
- Model: HatDrive! Piano
- DAC: 112 dB, 32-bit, 384 kHz PCM Interface, Texas Instruments
- Audio connectors: 3.5 mm headphone jack, RCA output
- Supported NVMe drives: M.2 NVMe (M-key) in 2230 and 2242 formats
- PCIe Interface: PCIe x1 Gen2 and Gen3
- LED indicators: power supply voltage ("PWR"), M.2 drive activity ("ACT")
- HAT connector: 40-pin Raspberry Pi HAT connector
- EEPROM memory: HAT ID compatible
- Power system: integrated voltage regulator, up to 3 A for 3.3 V rail
- Power Monitoring: Monitor voltage, current and power via I2C
- Compatibility: Raspberry Pi 5
Set contents
- Pineboards HatDrive! Piano
- Dedicated FPC PCIe tape
- Spacer pins
- M2.5 screws
- Spacer pin for mounting an M.2 card
- 40 pin male and female HAT connector
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