The immense popularity of Raspberry Pi computers is evident from the 34 million units sold. But the fact that Pi computers and technology reach even into space might be news to you.
What is a Raspberry PI HAT?
Raspberry PI HATs (Hardware Attached on Top) are an add-on module for your standard mainboard. If you want to get more out of your Raspberry projects, then HATs are exactly what you're looking for. You can easily plug in the HATs thanks to the 40-pin GPIO header. This not only expands the hardware but also the possibilities that you have with that hardware. If you want to get more out of the Raspberry Pi, then HATs are indispensable.
Before the introduction of the HAT in 2014, many hardware add-ons had already been developed for the minicomputers. This was the reason for Raspberry to develop a standard that was supposed to make it easier for makers and programmers.
Because connecting external hardware to the Raspberry Pi involved a considerable number of actions, this has become a thing of the past with the arrival of the HAT. The HAT ensures that the right driver is automatically recognized, loaded, and connected.
What you can use Raspberry Pi HATS for
The possibilities of the technology and hardware of Raspberry were already large, but since the introduction of HATS in 2014, these have become even larger. Those who expand their Raspberry mainboard with a HAT have, in addition to the standard functionalities of their Pi model, also:
- More audio capabilities
- More display capabilities
- Or more Motor & Servo capabilities
With Elektor's HATs, you can endlessly combine and make your project better, easier, and more user-friendly.
The Raspberry range at Elektorstore
As an approved reseller of Raspberry Pi products, Elektorstore is the webshop in the Netherlands to buy official Raspberry products. Because there is no intermediary between the factory and our webshop, we can offer our range at low prices.