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Explorer pHAT is the perfect prototyping side-kick for your Raspberry Pi. A compact version of the popular Explorer HAT Pro, it's designed to fit perfectly on a Raspberry Pi Zero.

Packed with useful input and output options, Explorer pHAT is great for driving motors, reading analog sensors, and interfacing with 5V systems like Arduino. Pair it with the Explorer HAT Pro Parts Kit to prototype circuits with LEDs, analog dials, and a temperature sensor.

Key Features

  • 4 Buffered 5V-Tolerant Inputs – Accepts 2V–5V as logic high, perfect for Arduino compatibility
  • 4 Powered 5V Outputs – Up to 500 mA total across all four channels
  • 4 Analog Inputs – Read analog sensors directly
  • 2 H-Bridge Motor Drivers – Up to 200 mA per channel with soft PWM control
  • Python Library – Uses the same Python library as Explorer HAT Pro, with included examples

Compatibility

  • Raspberry Pi 3B+, 3, 2, B+, A+, Zero, and Zero W
Note: Female headers require soldering.

Resources

The Explorer pHAT appears in the following collections:

SKU PR-PIM137