Develop a Raspberry Pi B+ Sensor Connection Hat

A project in Connellsville, PA by Doug Gilliland
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Develop a hat that allows 3.3V and 5V devices to be easily connected to the Raspberry Pi Model B+
DIY Electronics
Backers: 134
Average Pledge Per Backer: $29

Funded: $3,915 of $500
Dates: Sep 10th -> Oct 26th (47 days)
Project By: Doug Gilliland
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Latest News

Added another reward category

September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We added a new reward category to the Sensor Connection Card at a $15 price point. This is $7 less than the current $22 category so it may be attractive to some new supporters. The new reward category is for folks who just want a convenient way to... (Read More)

ID EEPROM is working!

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, that took a while to figure out. The ID EEPROM is a new addition that came along with the Raspberry Pi Model B PLUS. In fact, it's pretty much what makes a card a "hat". Being a new addition it's on the bleeding edge of support. The O/S support... (Read More)

Testing Progress

September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Testing is progressing well. All 24 GPIO lines are working as this video demonstrates. Cable for Voltage Translator 3.3V side We made up a cable which has an 8-pin connector on one end and 8 individual pins on the other to connect up the 3.3V side of... (Read More)

Boards received, assembled and in test

September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We received the initial batch of boards a couple of days ago and built up one of them. We think the board looks clean. The large silkscreen makes it easy to know which lines the sensors get connected up to. Raspberry Pi B+ Card built TestingWe... (Read More)

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