Raspberry Pi Build HAT

The Raspberry Pi Build HAT is an add-on board that connects to your Raspberry Pi's 40-pin GPIO header and was created in collaboration with LEGO® Education to make controlling LEGO® Technic ™ motors and sensors with Raspberry Pi computers simple. 

It includes four connectors for SPIKETM Portfolio LEGO® TechnicTM motors and sensors. A distance sensor, a color sensor, and a versatile force sensor are among the sensors available. The angular motors are available in a variety of sizes and have built-in encoders that may be used to determine their location. The Build HAT is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers that have a 40-pin GPIO header, including the Raspberry Pi 400 (with the use of a ribbon cable or other extension device).

Connected LEGO® TechnicTM devices, as well as ordinary Raspberry Pi accessories like a camera module, can be simply managed in Python. The Raspberry Pi Build HAT power supply, which is sold separately, is designed to power both the Build HAT and the Raspberry Pi computer, as well as any other LEGO® TechnicTM devices connected to it.

The LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Set 45678 and SPIKE™ Prime Expansion Set 45681, available separately from LEGO® Education resellers, include a collection of useful elements supported by the Build HAT.

Features:

• LEGO® Technic™ Compatibility: Supports LEGO® Technic™ motors and sensors.
• Raspberry Pi Integration: Works with Raspberry Pi 4, 3B+, and Raspberry Pi Zero.
• Multiple Port Connectivity: 4x LPF2 connectors for simultaneous motor and sensor control.
• Efficient Power Management: Uses a separate Build HAT Power Supply (8V, 6A) for stable operation.
• Easy Programming: Official Python library for seamless software control.
• GPIO Accessibility: Leaves Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins free for additional components.
• Plug-and-Play Setup: No soldering required, easy connection with Raspberry Pi.
• Ideal for STEM & Robotics: Perfect for coding, robotics, automation, and interactive projects.

Specifications:

• Connector Type: 4x LPF2 connectors for LEGO® devices
• Compatible Raspberry Pi Models: Raspberry Pi 4, 3B+, Raspberry Pi Zero, and newer models
• Power Supply Requirement: 8V, 6A (separate Build HAT Power Supply recommended)
• Supported Devices: LEGO® Technic™ motors and sensors from LEGO® Education SPIKE™ series
• Programming Support: Python API for motor and sensor control
• Operating System: Raspberry Pi OS

Kit Content:

1 x Raspberry Pi Build HAT only