{"title":"Automation HAT","handle":"automation-hat-59360b19-41be-4873-be88-77832a9d6ec9","url":"/products/automation-hat-59360b19-41be-4873-be88-77832a9d6ec9","description":"The Automation HAT is a versatile home monitoring and automation controller for Raspberry Pi. With relays, analog channels, powered outputs, and buffered inputs — all 24V tolerant — you can connect a wide range of sensors, motors, and actuators to a single board.\n\nEach channel has indicator LEDs so you can see the state of your setup at a glance. The analog channels even have dimming LEDs that reflect the current sensor value. A Python library with examples makes it quick to get started.\n\nKey Features\n\n\n3× 24V @ 2A Relays – NC and NO terminals for switching high-side loads\n\n3× 12-bit ADC (0–24V) – ±2% accuracy for analog sensor readings\n\n1× 12-bit ADC (0–3.3V) – For lower-voltage analog inputs\n\n3× Buffered Inputs – 24V tolerant digital inputs\n\n3× Sinking Outputs – 24V tolerant, up to 500 mA total across all three\n\n15× Channel Indicator LEDs – Plus power, comms, and warning LEDs\n\n3.5 mm Screw Terminals – Secure, tool-friendly connections\n\nBreakout Pins – SPI, TX (#14), RX (#15), and #25 broken out\n\nPython Library – Simple API with input, output, and relay examples\n\nFully Assembled – Broken-out pins require soldering\n\n\nCompatibility\n\nRaspberry Pi 3B+, 3, 2, B+, A+, Zero, and Zero W\n\n\n\nWarning: Do not use to switch mains voltages!\n\n\nImportant Notes\n\nUse brass M2.5 standoffs to prevent pins contacting the HDMI port if the HAT is pushed down\nBuffered outputs switch on the ground side: 12/24V (supply) → load → output terminal → ground (supply)\nRelays should be switched on the high side (up to 2A each)\nSinking outputs share a 500 mA total budget — a single channel can use the full 500 mA\nSoftware does not support Raspbian Wheezy\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nSmart home and building automation\nGreenhouse monitoring and automated irrigation\nIndustrial sensor and relay control\nAquarium and pet feeding automation\n\n\nResources\n\nPython Library (GitHub)\nAutomation HAT Pinout\n","vendor":"Little Bird","product_type":"physical","in_stock":false,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":7631,"title":"Default Title","sku":"PR-PIM217","price":58.68,"compare_at_price":0.0,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":false,"available_quantity":0,"option1":"Default Title"}]}