{"product_id":"maker-phat","title":"Maker pHAT","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn education-friendly mini HAT with handy USB to serial module designed to make it simple to get started with physical computing on Raspberry Pi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi Zero size, stacks perfectly on to Pi Zero computers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard size Raspberry Pi 3B\/3B+\/4B 1GB\/4B 2GB\/4B 4GB, medium size Raspberry Pi 3A+ and smaller size Raspberry Pi Zero\/W\/WH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Raspberry Pi GPIO footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED array for selected GPIO pins (GPIO 17, 18, 27, 22, 25, 12, 13, 19).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x onboard programmable push buttons (GPIO 21, 19 and 20, need to configure as input pull up).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard active buzzer (GPIO 26).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper label for all GPIOs, including SPI, UART, I2C, 5V, 3.3V, and GND.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilize USB Micro-B socket for 5V input and USB to UART communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB serial facilitated by the CH340, \u003cstrong\u003eRev1.10 uses FT231X as the USB to UART\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput voltage: USB 5V, from the computer, power bank or standard USB adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePURPLE PCB! 💜\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePacking List\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Maker pHAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 2x20 stacking header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the Maker pHAT review in MagPi (Raspberry Pi's official magazine):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/magpi.raspberrypi.com\/articles\/maker-phat-review\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaker pHAT review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearning Electronics on Raspberry Pi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberry Pi aims to bring the power of computing and digital making to the masses. It is being used by many educators, makers, and also engineers. Yet, if you are a newbie learning electronics, you might face some of these constraints:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to get started without additional devices\u003c\/strong\u003e (monitor, keyboard, and mouse). Beginners will either need to use additional devices or follow many steps just to get started. This may confuse them. For techies that want to know why, this is because it lacks an onboard USB to UART communication for your computer to get the IP address for SSH (headless), or to kick start configuration directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to get started with electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e. It doesn't come with any inputs or outputs, you will need to connect additional accessories to use it. Most beginners do not have basic knowledge of electronics. They will have a problem to understand the circuit diagram and connections needed when they first started learning. They will spend a substantial amount of time just to connect the wires and troubleshoot the connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to troubleshoot the GPIO\u003c\/strong\u003e. With just the Raspberry Pi, beginners face a common problem when learning electronics- difficulty in troubleshooting their circuit. This is because when it doesn't work, we do not know whether the problem is due to wire connection or coding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to access the GPIO\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because the pins are not labelled, you need to search online to get the designated pin and know which pin to connect. For beginners, this definitely will make it harder for them to make the connection correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo easy way to properly shutdown using a switch\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is no programmable push button to enable proper shutdown through hardware. If the beginner turns off the power without properly shutting it down, the Raspberry Pi may not work the next time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe solution: Maker pHAT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker pHAT solves all these. It is designed to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimplify getting started\u003c\/strong\u003e with Raspberry Pi without an additional monitor, keyboard or mouse (Headless). Go headless with a few simple steps as it enables users to remote access Raspberry Pi through serial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimplify learning electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beginners can skip the hassle of constructing the basic electronic circuit. Although it is equally important for them to learn about basic electronics, it can always come later after they have experienced how easy it is to create an awesome project. Start with fun and excitement. Start coding right away and see your board lights up and plays sound with the press of a button. It comes with onboard LEDs, pushbuttons, and a buzzer to easily learn how to control input and output. No messy wiring needed and no additional components needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimplify troubleshooting and prototyping\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not only do the onboard LEDs work as outputs, but they can also act as indicators, clearly showing what's happening on that pin. When the pin is used as input, you can clearly see whether the signal is received by just looking at changes on the LEDs. The pre-soldered header pins come with nice labels. This helps the user to easily connect inputs and outputs to the right pins. This will further assist them in interfacing with sensors and actuators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimplify proper shutdown\u003c\/strong\u003e using pushbutton. You can easily follow the steps and choose one of the pushbuttons as the power button to properly shutdown the Raspberry Pi. Just press the button and it will shut down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaker pHAT for Raspberry Pi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker pHAT is designed to be the same size as Raspberry Pi Zero board and it stacks perfectly on top with the four mounting holes aligned. If you're a beginner and want to avoid soldering, we'd suggest pairing it with a Raspberry Pi with pre-soldered headers (such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/raspberry-pi-zero-w?variant=39458414297171\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/raspberry-pi-zero-w?variant=39458414297171\"\u003eRaspberry Pi Zero WH\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker pHAT is also compatible with Raspberry Pi 3B, 3B+, 3A+, and of course the latest 4B too. You just need to insert the 2x20 stacking header (included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker pHAT is compatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi Zero V1.3 (will need to solder \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/male-40-pin-2x20-hat-header?variant=10476117383\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2x20 header pin\u003c\/a\u003e - NOT included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi Zero W (will need to solder \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/male-40-pin-2x20-hat-header?variant=10476117383\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2x20 header pin\u003c\/a\u003e - NOT included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi Zero WH (Ready for plug and use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi 1 Model A+ (Will need 2x20 stacking header)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi 3 Model A+ (Will need 2x20 stacking header)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi 3 Model B (Will need 2x20 stacking header)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi 3 Model B+ (Will need 2x20 stacking header)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi 4 Model B 1GB (Will need 2x20 stacking header)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi 4 Model B 2GB (Will need 2x20 stacking header)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi 4 Model B 4GB (Will need 2x20 stacking header)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1iDYLyoQKOPJRD5m5ivu8Ivv6zyeLIc3IxUtRKOx7n8k\/view\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUser's Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1hoqUaCFq166SRasI6bxHrkCjJ1LZ3nnM\/view\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic Rev1.00\u003c\/a\u003e (pdf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ibTC7uP8Sy7kzTiq8G41mmgSTVJkIkUt\/view\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic Rev1.10\u003c\/a\u003e (pdf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gist.github.com\/IdrisCytron\/9b3e2994eb2142d4ac10cb4d151016e3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSample Python Code\u003c\/a\u003e (Github)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.cytron.io\/makeruno\/CH341SER.EXE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCH340 Driver\u003c\/a\u003e (Windows)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.cytron.io\/makeruno\/CH341SER_MAC.ZIP\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCH340 Driver\u003c\/a\u003e (MacOS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCH340 Driver (Linux) - Pre-installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ftdichip.com\/Drivers\/VCP.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFT231X Driver on Rev1.10\u003c\/a\u003e (Windows, Linux, and macOS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.putty.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePuTTY\u003c\/a\u003e - For serial terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cytron.io\/raspberry-pi-mengawal-led-di-maker-phat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRaspberry Pi: Mengawal LED di Maker pHAT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cytron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40435443073107,"sku":"HAT-MAKER","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/MakerpHATR1.10-800x800.jpg?v=1669394972","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/maker-phat","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}