OFFICIAL OPEN-SOURCE HARDWARE

RPI Robot HAT

An official Raspberry Pi Zero-sized robotics HAT with IMU, TTL and RS-485 servo buses, audio I/O, and Qwiic expansion.

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3D board view of the Pollen Robotics RPI Robot HAT

RPI Robot HAT

The RPI Robot HAT is an open-source robotics carrier designed around the Raspberry Pi Zero footprint. It combines robot power, sensing, actuator communication, and audio on one KiCad 9 board.

Interfaces
  • I2C IMU
  • TTL and RS-485 buses for Dynamixel or adapted Feetech servos
  • Integrated MEMS microphone and audio output with loudspeaker/external microphone connectors
  • 1 mm, 3.3 V Qwiic expansion connectors
  • 5–28 V input through the motor connector
Published hardware assets

The repository includes editable KiCad project files, production BOM and placement CSV files, schematic and PCB PDFs, PCB fabrication archives, and a STEP export. Consult the schematics and HAT specification before selecting Qwiic interfaces or adapting servo cabling.

Verification boundary

This record describes the published board design and files. It does not independently certify a fabricated board revision or electrical safety for a particular build.

Specifications

Form factor
Fits Raspberry Pi Zero
Input voltage
5–28 V
Servo communication
TTL and RS-485
Sensors
I2C IMU
Audio
MEMS microphone, audio input/output, loudspeaker connector
Expansion
1 mm / 3.3 V Qwiic connectors
Design tool
KiCad 9

Compatible Policies

No compatibility claims have been published.