Description

he Raspberry Pi Build HAT seamlessly bridges the gap between Raspberry Pi’s powerful computing capabilities and LEGO’s modular Technic motors and sensors, offering a perfect platform for robotics enthusiasts and educators. By plugging into the Pi’s GPIO header, it enables you to connect a combination of up to four LEGO Technic-compatible devices via LPF2 ports, such as angular motors, colour sensors, distance sensors, and force sensors. An onboard microcontroller ensures reliable, low-latency communication with these devices, offloading tasks from the main processor so that your Pi can focus on high-level logic and control.

With dedicated Python libraries and robust firmware, interaction with the connected LEGO parts becomes intuitive—allowing developers to write clean, maintainable code for robotics, automation, or educational projects. Power delivery is simplified too: the Build HAT supports external DC input, which — when used with the official Build HAT power supply — can simultaneously power the Pi and all connected motors and sensors. The design prioritizes safety and reliability, featuring protections for overcurrent and proper power regulation, making it ideal for classroom environments and maker labs.

 

 

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Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Model Code / Part Number	SC0622
Onboard Microcontroller	RP2040 Designed by Raspberry Pi
Connectors / Ports	4 × LPF2 Ports for LEGO® Technic™ Motors and Sensors
Supported Peripherals	LEGO® Technic™ Distance Sensor, Color Sensor, Force Sensor, Medium & Large Angular Motors
Power Input Requirements	48W DC Power Supply (8V DC, 6A) via 2.1mm Center-Positive Barrel Jack (Required for motor driving & powering the Raspberry Pi)
Bus Interface	UART Serial Interface (Communicates via Raspberry Pi 40-Pin GPIO Header)
Onboard Voltage Converter	Powers connected Raspberry Pi (up to 5V/3A) when external 8V supply is connected
Software Support	Official buildhat Python Library
Compatibility	Raspberry Pi 5, 4B, 3B+, 3A+, Zero 2 W (With 40-pin GPIO headers)
Board Dimensions	~65mm × 56mm (Standard Raspberry Pi HAT Form Factor)

Key Features & Highlights

• Seamless LEGO® Technic™ Integration: Features 4 LPF2 connectors to control up to four LEGO® angular motors or interactive sensors simultaneously.

• Onboard RP2040 Coprocessor: Offloads real-time motor positioning, speed control, and sensor parsing from the main CPU for smooth execution.

• Integrated Power Management: Supplying 8V DC to the barrel jack powers all four motors and delivers clean 5V power to the host Raspberry Pi board.

• Encoder & Position Tracking: Read exact motor angle feedback, speed, and encoder data natively inside Python scripts using simple function calls.

• Python API Ready: Supported by the official Python buildhat library, making it intuitive to write complex robotics control scripts in just a few lines of code.

Package Includes:

• 1 × Official Raspberry Pi Build HAT

• 1 × Set of Mounting Standoffs and Screws

Why Buy From Aryabot?

• • 100% Original Hardware: Sourced directly through official Raspberry Pi distribution channels to guarantee authentic products.

  • Quality Assured: Bench-tested for pin alignment and connector integrity prior to dispatch.

  • GST Invoice Available: Full tax-compliant invoices provided for schools, university robotics labs, and corporate procurement.

  • Pan-India Express Delivery: Prompt order processing and dispatch directly from our Noida fulfillment facility.