The TINKERplate is the first Pi-Plate that is fully compatible with the Raspberry Pi HAT standard. With this design we have borrowed features from our other products and squeezed them down onto this tiny form factor. And like all Pi-Plates, you can increase the number of available I/O ports by stacking up to eight TINKERplates. The datasheet below contains all of the features of this low cost yet versatile expansion board:
General
- Meets mechanical and electrical requirements of the Raspberry Pi HAT standard
- Like our original Pi-Plates, up to eight TINKERplates can be stacked together and individually controlled for a total of 16 relays, 32 analog inputs, and 64 digital I/O ports
- Compatible with all 40-pin versions of the Raspberry Pi
- All mechanical hardware (M2.5 standoffs, spacers, and screws) is included
- All documentation and examples available on our web site
- Dedicated onboard processor
- Provides real time data collection and control
- All features accessible via rich Python command set
- Control with node-RED using a 3rd party library
- Conforms to ROHS, FCC Part 15 Class A, and CE
standards - All inputs and outputs ESD and overvoltage protected
- Protects your Raspberry Pi while providing enhanced I/O
- Includes programmable LED
- Each TINKERplate is 100% tested and verified
- Detailed Online Users Guide with Examples
- Dimensions: 65mm long x 56mm wide X 28mm high
Relays
- Two general purpose relays with Single Pole Double Throw Switching (SPDT)
- Accessed through two, 3 pin 5mm terminal blocks
- 3 amp switching
- Safe operation up to 30VDC or 42VAC (Max SELV voltage per UL60950)
Smart Digital I/O Channels
- 8 protected multifunction ports with 3.3 and 5.0 logic compatibility
- Smart functions include:
- 12-bit Servo motor control (up to 8 channels)
- Switch detection (up to 8 channels)
- 10-bit PWM output (up to 6 channels)
- HC-SR04 Rangefinder controller with 16-bit resolution (up to 4 channels)
- Direct Single LED Drive (up to 8 channels) with brightness control (brightness is available on channels 1-6)
- Temperature via DS18B20 1-Wire sensor (up to 8 channels)
- All eight channels can drive strings of up to 64 Neopixel® LEDs for a total of 512 RGB LEDs
- Supports basic digital input and output functions with 3.3 and 5.0 logic compatible
Analog Inputs
- Four inputs with 12-bit Resolution
- 25mV-12VDC Input Range
- Over and Under Voltage Protection
- Python library includes functions for reading potentiometers (getPOT)
- Accessed through a six contact 3.5mm terminal block
- Terminal block includes pins for 5V and ground allowing simple connection of potentiometers and other peripherals
Notes
- Neopixel® is a registered trademark of Limor Fried
- Raspberry Pi is a trademark of the Raspberry Pi Foundation
TINKERplate
A smart, stackable Data Acquisition and Controller HAT for your Raspberry Pi.
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