Cytron HAT-MAKER Simplifying Raspberry Pi Hat
The Cytron Maker pHAT is a specially designed add-on board that simplifies the process of getting started with Raspberry Pi projects. It directly addresses common frustrations faced by beginners and makers, such as the difficulty of headless setup without extra peripherals and the challenge of prototyping without clear indicators or easy access to GPIO pins.
Its core purpose is to enable headless operation, allowing users to remotely access and configure their Raspberry Pi through a serial connection over USB immediately upon powering it up. The board significantly eases prototyping by integrating visual and auditory feedback components directly onto the HAT, making the interaction with code and hardware more intuitive and educational.
Designed with a focus on user experience, the Maker pHAT features a Raspberry Pi Zero form factor for a perfect fit and includes clear, on-board labeling for all GPIO pins. It eliminates the need for external hardware for basic functions, providing an all-in-one solution that empowers users to jump straight into creating and learning without initial hardware hurdles.
Features:
- Raspberry Pi Zero Size, stack perfectly on to Pi Zero Series of SBC (Single Board Computer).
- Compatible with standard Raspberry Pi 3B/3B+ and small size Raspberry Pi Zero/W/WH.
- Standard Raspberry Pi GPIO footprint.
- LED array for selected GPIO pins (GPIO 17, 18, 27, 22, 25, 12, 13, 19).
- 3x on board programmable push buttons (GPIO 21, 19 and 20, need to configure as input pull up).
- On board active buzzer (GPIO 26).
- Proper label for all GPIOs, including SPI, UART, I2C, 5V, 3.3V, and GND.
- Utilize USB Micro-B socket for 5V input and USB to UART communication.
- USB serial facilitated by the CH340.
- Input voltage: USB 5V, from computer, power bank or standard USB adapter.
Board Layout:
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LABEL |
FUNCTION |
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A |
RASPBERRY PI STANDARD 40 HEADER PIN
Stack this pHAT to Raspberry Pi through this standard 40 header pin. |
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B |
BREAKOUT POWER PIN
User can access 5V, 3.3V and GND through power pins. |
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C |
BREAKOUT I2C PIN
User can access SDA (GPIO 2) and SCL (GPIO 3) through I2C pins. |
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D |
BREAKOUT UART PIN
User can access TX (GPIO 14) and RX (GPIO 15) through UART pins. |
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E |
BREAKOUT GPIO PIN
User can access GPIO 17, 18, 27, 22, 25, 12, 13, 19 through GPIO pins. |
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F |
BREAKOUT SPI PIN
User can access MOSI (GPIO 10), MISO (GPIO 9), SCK (GPIO 11), CE0 (GPIO 8) and CE1 (GPIO 7) through SPI pins. |
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G |
GPIO INDICATOR LED
Selected GPIO is equipped with LED, where it can controlled or act as indicator for input. |
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H |
USB MICRO B CONNECTOR
Supply (alternative) to Raspberry Pi and to remote through SSH serial. |
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I |
USB-SERIAL INDICATOR LED
Indicates USB-Serial activity. |
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J |
USB-SERIAL IC CONVERTER (FT231X)
Converts USB data to serial data. Used to remote Raspberry Pi using SSH serial. |
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K |
ACTIVE BUZZER
Active buzzer is connected to GPIO 26. Signal HIGH will activate the buzzer and signal LOW will turn off the buzzer. |
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L |
PROGRAMMABLE PUSH BUTTONS
3 programmable push button is connected to GPIO 21, 16 and 20. To use it, user need to configure it as input pull up. |
Specifications:
| Parameter | Specification | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Input Voltage (via USB connector): | 4.8 – 5.2 | V |
| DC Current for 5V Pin: | Limited by USB source | mA |
| Compatible Boards: | Raspberry Pi Zero/W/WH, RPi 3B/3B+ | |
| GPIO LEDs: | 8 (GPIO 17, 18, 27, 22, 25, 12, 13, 19) | |
| Push Buttons: | 3 (GPIO 21, 16, 20) | |
| Buzzer: | 1 Active Buzzer (GPIO 26) | |
| Serial Converter IC: | CH340 | |
| Board Dimensions: | Raspberry Pi Zero size (65mm x 30mm) |
Dimension:
Schematic:
Applications:
- Beginner-Friendly Raspberry Pi Education.
- Headless Raspberry Pi Setup and Configuration.
- Electronics and Coding Prototyping Platform.
- Basic Robotics and Motor Control Projects.
- Interactive LED and Sound Projects.
- Remote Device Control and Monitoring.
- STEAM/STEM Classroom Learning Kit.
Package Contents:
- 1x Maker pHAT (Rev 1.10)
- 1x 2×20 Stacking Header
| Datasheet: | Maker pHAT User’s Manual | |||
| Certificate: | UKCA-EMC Cert | UKCA RoHS | FCC | CE |
| 3D CAD: | HAT-MAKER | |||
| Official Reseller: | Makers Electronics |
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