PIMORONI PIM089 Raspberry HAT Pro Prototyping
The Pimoroni Explorer HAT Pro is an all-in-one prototyping add-on board designed for Raspberry Pi models equipped with a 40-pin GPIO header. It combines motor drivers, analog inputs, 5V-tolerant logic, capacitive touch sensors, indicator LEDs, and a mini breadboard into a single unit for solderless electronics prototyping.
Features
- Digital Inputs
- Powered Outputs
- Motor Drivers
- Analog Inputs
- Capacitive Touch
- Status Indicators
- Prototyping Breadboard
- GPIO Breakout
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Pimoroni Explorer HAT Pro |
| Manufacturer SKU | PIM089 |
| Raspberry Pi Compatibility | Compatible with all 40-pin GPIO Raspberry Pi models |
| Assembly & Form Factor | Fully assembled HAT form factor board; includes sticky-backed 170-tie-point mini breadboard |
| Digital Inputs | 4x 5V-tolerant buffered digital inputs (5V safe, logic high threshold 2V–5V) |
| Powered Outputs | 4x high-drive 5V outputs via Darlington transistor array (up to 500mA total current capacity across channels) |
| Motor Driver | 2x H-bridge DC motor drivers (DRV8833 IC), supporting bi-directional control up to 200mA continuous per channel with soft-PWM support |
| Analog Inputs | 4x analog input channels (0V to 3.3V range) driven by onboard ADS1015/ADS1115 ADC chip |
| Capacitive Touch Inputs | 4x capacitive touch pads (numbered 1–4) + 4x crocodile-clip compatible touch pads (numbered 5–8) driven by CAP1208 touch controller |
| Status Indicators | 4x onboard individually addressable LEDs (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow) |
| GPIO Breakout Header | 3.3V-safe header breaking out SPI, I2C, UART, and PWM pins directly from the Raspberry Pi |
| Mini Breadboard | 170 tie-points (17 rows x 5 columns per side), self-adhesive backing to mount directly onto the HAT PCB |
| Software Compatibility | Official Python library (explorerhat) supporting Python 2 & 3 |
Applications
- Mobile Robotics
- Sensor Monitoring
- Arduino Integration
- Interactive Control
- STEM & Education
Package Content
- 1× PIMORONI PIM089 Raspberry HAT Pro Prototyping
- 1× Self-Adhesive Mini Breadboard (170 tie-points)
- 1× Foam Standoff / Rest Pad
- 1× Sheet of Multiple Stickers
Useful Links
- Official GitHub Python Library Repository: pimoroni/explorer-hat
- Python Function Reference Documentation: Function Reference Guide
- Hardware & Technical Reference: Technical Reference Guide
- Interactive GPIO Pinout: Explorer HAT Pro Pinout.xyz
- Official Store Product Page: Pimoroni Shop – Explorer HAT Pro
- Tutorials & Project Guides: Pimoroni Learning Portal
- Community Support Forum: Pimoroni Community Support