Wide Range Power Supply for Raspberry Pi
With the PiEnergy Mini, you can operate your Raspberry Pi with a voltage of 6 to 36 V DC. You can use the button integrated on the board to both power up and power down your Raspberry Pi.
Communication with the Raspberry Pi is via GPIO4, but this connection can also be cut by removing a resistor to use the pin freely. Thanks to the ultra-flat design, it can also be used in many housings. The pin header is included and not soldered on to keep the design even flatter.
Specifications
Input voltage
6 to 36 V DC
Output voltage
5.1 V
Output current
Up to 3 A (active ventilation recommended for additionally connected loads)
Cable cross-section at the power input
0.2-0.75 mm²
Interface to the Raspberry Pi
GPIO4
Microcontroller
ATtiny5
Further connections
5 V fan connector (2-pin/2.54 mm)Solder pads for external on/off switch
Compatible with
Raspberry Pi 3, 4, 5
Dimensions
23 x 56 x 11 mm
Included
Board with mounted heat sink
Pin header (2x5)
Spacer, screw, nut
Downloads
Datasheet (English)
Datasheet (Italiano)
Manual (English)
Manual (Italiano)
The JOY-iT R301T fingerprint sensor module is capable of image collection and algorithm calculation due to this integrated chip. Another remarkable function of the sensor is, that it can recognize the fingerprint in different conditions, for example humidity, light texture or changes of the skin. This offers a very wide range of possible applications to secure locks and doors among others. The chip can send data via UART, TTL serial and USB to the connected controller.
Specifications
Model
JP2000 sensor
Chip
32 Bit ARM Cortex-M3
Chip storage
96 kB RAM, 1 MB Flash
Power supply
4.2-6.0 V
Working current
Typical: 40 mAPeak: 50 mA
Logic level
3,3/5 V TTL Logic
Fingerprint storage capacity
3000 Prints
Matching mode
1:N Identification1:1 Verification
Adjustable security level
1 - 5 levels(default security level: 3)
False acceptance rate
< 0.001%(on security level 3)
False acceptance rate
< 0.1%(on security level 3)
Response time
Pre-treatment: < 0.45 sMatch: < 1.5 s
Baud rate support
9600 - 921600
UART communication
No parity, Stop Bit: 1
Dimensions
42 x 19 x 8 mm
Included
1x Fingerprint sensor COM-FP-R301T
1x Cable
Downloads
Datasheet
Manual
The Motorino board is an extension-board to control and use up to 16 PWM-controlled 5V-Servo-motors.
The included clock generator ensures a very precise PWM signal and a very precise positioning.
The board has 2 inputs for voltage from 4.8 V to 6 V which can be used for up to 11 A. With this input, a perfect power supply is always guaranteed and even bigger projects are no problem.
The supply runs directly over the Motorino which provides a connection for voltage, ground and control.
With the build in capacitor, the voltage is buffered which prevents a sudden voltage-drop at a high load. But there is also the possibility to connect another capacitor.
The control and the programing can be done, as usual, with the Arduino. Manuals and code examples allows a quick introduction for beginners.
Specifications
Special features
16 Channels, own clock generator
Input 1
Coaxial power connector 5.5 / 2.1 mm, 4.8-6 V / 5 A max
Input 2
Screw-terminal, 4.8-6 V / 6 A max
Communication
16 x PWM
Compatible with
Arduino Uno, Mega and may more microcontroller with Arduino compatible pinout
Dimensions
69 x 24 x 56 mm
Included
Board, Manual, Retail package
The MotoPi is an extension-board to control and use up to 16 PWM-controlled 5 V servo motors. The board can be additional powered by a voltage between 4.8 V and 6 V so a perfect supply is always guaranteed and even larger projects can be powered.
With the additional power supply and the integrated Analog-Digital-Converter, new possibilities can be reached. An additional power supply per motor is not required anymore because all connections (Voltage, Ground, Control) are directly connected to the board.
The control and the programing can be directly done, as usual, on the Raspberry Pi.
Specifications
Special features
16 Channels, own clock generator, Inkl. Analog Digital Converter
Input 1
Coaxial power connector 5.5 / 2.1 mm, 5 V / 6 A max
Input 2
Screw terminal, 4.8-6 V / 6 A max
Compatible with
Raspberry Pi A+, B+, 2B, 3B
Dimensions
65 x 56 x 24 mm
Scope of supply
Board, manual, fixing material
This multimedia case for all Raspberry Pi 4 models is characterized by high functionality, modern design and a sumptuous equipment:
Integrated IR receiver, controllable with almost all IR remote controls
Controllable LED lighting
Switching on/off, controlling additional functions of the Raspberry Pi
Active, quiet cooling
Toolless, magnetic assembly
All connections of the Raspberry Pi are on the backside
GPIO port is accessible via separate lid
Perfect as a multimedia platform in the living room, desktop device or for the use in digital signage.
Specifications
Material
Acryl
Color
Black
Compatible to
Raspberry Pi 4
Power supply
5 VDC (USB-C)
Microcontroller
STM32F030F4P
Infrared receiver
TSOP4838
LEDs
4x WS2812Mini
Led out connections
1x USB-C, 1x Aux, 2x microHDMIFrom Raspberry Pi: 2x USB-A 3.0, 2x USB-A 2.0, 1x RJ45
Weight
280 g
Dimensions
113 x 100 x 38 mm
Scope of delivery
Multimedia case, adapter board, control board, Aux adapter cable
Downloads
Datasheet (177.9 KB)
Manual (3.5 MB)
Expert Guide (6.5 MB)
Firmware v1.0.9-beta (11.2 KB)
Addons for LibreElec 9 (2.6 MB)
Code Examples
Addon - Multimedia Case Configuration
Addon - LED Configuration
Addon - IR Control Configuration
Prepared LibreElec Image
Prepared LibreElec Image 10.BETA
GitHub
The JOY-iT Armor Case BLOCK is a robust aluminum enclosure designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5. It offers excellent protection against heat and physical shocks, making it suitable for challenging environments. Its compact design ensures that it doesn't require additional space, allowing for seamless integration into existing projects.
The case includes a large heatsink to enhance cooling efficiency. Installation is straightforward, with four screws (included) securing the case to the Raspberry Pi.
Specifications
Material
CNC milled aluminum alloy
Cooling performance
Idle: ~39°CFull load: ~75°C
Special features
Large heat sink, protection against shocks and heat with the same volume as without housing
Dimensions (top side)
69 x 56 x 15,5 mm
Dimensions (bottom side)
87 x 56 x 7,5 mm
The Arduino MKR Zero is a development board for music makers! With an SD card holder and dedicated SPI interfaces (SPI1), you are able to play music files without extra hardware.
The MKR Zero brings you the power of a Zero in the smaller format established by the MKR form factor. The MKR Zero board acts as a great educational tool for learning about 32-bit application development. It has an on-board SD connector with dedicated SPI interfaces (SPI1) that allows you to play with MUSIC files with no extra hardware! The board is powered by Atmel’s SAMD21 MCU, which features a 32-bit ARM Cortex M0+ core.
The board contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a micro-USB cable or power it by a LiPo battery. The battery voltage can also be monitored since a connection between the battery and the analog converter of the board exists.
Specifications
Microcontroller
SAMD21 ARM Cortex-M0+ 32-bit low power
Board power supply (USB/VIN)
5 V
Supported battery
Li-Po single cell, 3.7 V, 700 mAh minimum
DC current for 3.3 V pin
600 mA
DC current for 5 V pin
600 mA
Circuit operating voltage
3.3 V
Digital I/O pins
22
PWM pins
12 (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, A3 - or 18 -, A4 -or 19)
UART
1
SPI
1
I²C
1
Analog input pins
7 (ADC 8/10/12 bit)
Analog output pins
1 (DAC 10 bit)
External interrupts
10 (0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, A1 -or 16-, A2 - or 17)
DC current per I/O pin
7 mA
Flash memory
256 KB
Flash memory for bootloader
8 KB
SRAM
32 KB
EEPROM
No
Clock speed
32.768 kHz (RTC), 48 MHz
LED_BUILTIN
32
Downloads
Datasheet
Eagle Files
Schematics
Fritzing
Pinout
The case consists of two parts. It has a standard base featuring a cut-out to allow access to the GPIO, and a choice of three lids: a plain lid, a GPIO lid (allowing access to the GPIO from above), and a camera lid (which, when used with the short camera cable supplied, allows the Raspberry Pi Camera or Camera Noir to be fitted neatly inside it).
Included
1x base
3x lids (plain, GPIO, camera)
1x short camera cable
4x rubber feet
The official Raspberry Pi mini-HDMI to HDMI (A/M) cable designed for all Raspberry Pi Zero models. 19-pin HDMI Type D(M) to 19-pin HDMI Type A(M) 1 m cable (white) Nickel-plated plugs 4Kp60 compliant RoHS compliant 3 Mohm 300 VDC insulation, withstands 300 VDC for 0.1s
A Fast-Lane Ride From Concept to Project
The core of the book explains the use of the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W running the Python programming language, always in simple terms and backed by many tested and working example projects. On part of the reader, familiarity with the Python programming language and some experience with one of the Raspberry Pi computers will prove helpful. Although previous electronics experience is not required, some knowledge of basic electronics is beneficial, especially when venturing out to modify the projects for your own applications.
Over 30 tested and working hardware-based projects are given in the book, covering the use of Wi-Fi, communication with smartphones and with a Raspberry Pi Pico W computer. Additionally, there are Bluetooth projects including elementary communication with smartphones and with the popular Arduino Uno. Both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are key features of the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W.
Some of the topics covered in the book are:
Raspberry Pi OS installation on an SD card
Python program creation and execution on the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
Software-only examples of Python running on the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
Hardware-based projects including LCD and Sense HAT interfacing
UDP and TCP Wi-Fi based projects for smartphone communication
UDP-based project for Raspberry Pi Pico W communication
Flask-based webserver project
Cloud storage of captured temperature, humidity, and pressure data
TFT projects
Node-RED projects
Interfacing to Alexa
MQTT projects
Bluetooth-based projects for smartphone and Arduino Uno communications
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