Pi Connect Lite V2

Description

Product Manual: https://www.docs.rpanion.com/products/pi-connect-lite-v2

Simplify your platform integration with the Pi-Connect Lite, a power supply HAT for the Raspberry Pi with easy connectivity with ArduPilot and PX4 flight controllers. It is specifically designed for robotics applications – using popular connector types and keeping to a small form factor.

The Pi-Connect Lite consolidates essential features into a single, compact board, ensuring a seamless integration process:

• 5.1V/3.5A low noise power supply with high quality components
• Telemetry ports for connection to ArduPilot or PX4 based flight controllers
• Power button for safely shutting down the Raspberry Pi (requires software configuration in the Pi. See documentation for details)

It is compliant with the Raspberry Pi HAT specification (using the uHAT size) and is compatible with the Raspberry Pi 2, 3, 4, 5 Zero and Zero2.

The board also features a power button which safely switches off the Pi via issuing a shutdown signal. This ensures the Pi is shut down properly and reduces the risk of system corruption.

FEATURES

The Pi-Connect Lite contains a capable power supply, specifically designed for powering the Raspberry Pi and any attached USB devices (such as cameras). It has the following features:

• Designed in Australia
• XT30 power connector
• Wide input voltage (7 – 30V). Can handle a 6S Lithium battery.
• High efficiency power supply (minimum 78%, typically 86%+)
• Reverse input protection
• ESD protected
• Supplies a full 5.1V at 3.5A for the Pi and any connected USB devices
• Overcurrent and short circuit protection
• Low EMI and EMC
• Additional UART for the Pi 4 and 5

A standard telemetry port allows Ardupilot/PX4 flight controllers to easily connect to the Pi:

• 2x Telemetry (serial) ports using a JST-GH 6-pin DroneCode standard connector

NOTES

1. Telemetry cables are sold separately. They can be added to your cart here

The major changes from the V1 board are:

• Power connector changed to XT30
• Power switch changed to power button
• Lower EMI/EMC
• Additional JST-GH telemetry port