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Maker Hat Base for Raspberry Pi 400 – GPIO Extension Board with Grove Ports

SKU: 8JWZFFT8G6
The Maker Hat Base for Raspberry Pi 400 is a versatile GPIO expansion board designed to simplify electronics projects, hardware prototyping, and Raspberry Pi learning. By connecting via a ribbon cable, it exposes all the GPIO pins of the Raspberry Pi 400, making it easy to attach HATs, sensors, Grove modules, or jumper wires in a neat, organized layout. With...
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Specifications

Specifications:

Compatibility: Works with Raspberry Pi 400, Raspberry Pi 3, and Raspberry Pi 4
GPIO Breakout: Full 40-pin GPIO access with clearly labeled pins
Status LEDs: LED indicators for every GPIO pin
Push Buttons: 4 programmable buttons for input experiments
Buzzer: 1 programmable buzzer for alerts and notifications
Grove Ports: 3 ports supporting GPIO, UART, and I2C modules
Voltage Regulator: 3.3V regulator providing up to 800 mA output
Interface Cable: 40-pin female-to-female IDE ribbon cable (10 cm)
Additional Hardware: Mini breadboard, silicone bumpers, and cable clamper included
Board Functions: HAT extension pins and breadboard-friendly design for prototyping

FAQ

1. What is the Maker Hat Base for Raspberry Pi 400?

The Maker Hat Base is a GPIO extension board that makes prototyping, electronics learning, and Raspberry Pi hardware projects easier. It exposes all the GPIO pins of the Raspberry Pi 400 and provides additional features like Grove ports, status LEDs, push buttons, and a programmable buzzer.

2. Which Raspberry Pi models is this board compatible with?

It is compatible with Raspberry Pi 400, Raspberry Pi 3, and Raspberry Pi 4. The included 40-pin ribbon cable allows easy connection to all these models.

3. What are the main features of this board?

  • Full 40-pin GPIO breakout with clear labeling
  • Status LEDs for each GPIO pin
  • 4 programmable push buttons and 1 buzzer
  • 3 Grove ports (GPIO, UART, I2C) for sensors and actuators
  • Extra 3.3V regulated power output up to 800 mA
  • Mini breadboard support and HAT extension pins

4. Can I use Raspberry Pi HATs with this board?

Yes! The Maker Hat Base supports HAT mounting through extension pins, even when your Raspberry Pi is inside a case.

5. What Grove ports are available and what are they used for?

The board has 3 Grove ports: one each for GPIO, UART, and I2C. These ports allow you to quickly connect Grove-compatible sensors, actuators, and modules without soldering or messy wiring.

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The Maker Hat Base for Raspberry Pi 400 is a versatile GPIO expansion board designed to simplify electronics projects, hardware prototyping, and Raspberry Pi learning. By connecting via a ribbon cable, it exposes all the GPIO pins of the Raspberry Pi 400, making it easy to attach HATs, sensors, Grove modules, or jumper wires in a neat, organized layout.

With clearly labeled pins, status LEDs, built-in push buttons, and a programmable buzzer, this board is ideal for beginners, educators, makers, and anyone exploring Raspberry Pi hardware projects.

Fully compatible with Raspberry Pi 3 and Raspberry Pi 4, the Maker Hat Base works even when your Pi is housed in a case. Its onboard Grove ports (GPIO, UART, and I2C), mini breadboard support, and extra 3.3V regulated power supply (up to 800 mA) allow quick and clean prototyping without tangled wiring.

Whether you’re testing circuits, connecting sensors, or developing robotics and IoT projects, the Maker Hat Base offers a plug-and-play experience that makes coding and prototyping effortless.

Features:

  • Designed specifically for Raspberry Pi 400 with complete GPIO breakout for easy access and prototyping.

  • Compatible with Raspberry Pi 3 and 4 via the included 40-pin ribbon cable.

  • Supports Raspberry Pi HATs with extension pins for direct mounting, even when the Pi is in a case.

  • Clearly labeled GPIO pins for simple, beginner-friendly wiring.

  • Status LEDs for each GPIO pin to simplify testing and troubleshooting.

  • Includes 1 programmable buzzer and 4 push buttons for interactive coding and experimentation.

  • Features 3 Grove ports (GPIO, UART, I2C) for easy plug-and-play sensors and actuators.

  • Onboard 3.3V regulator provides up to 800 mA extra current for external modules.