Zero4U – 4-Port USB Hub without Pogo Pins – v1.3: One can never have enough socks, or USB ports. Add some more USB capability to your Raspberry Pi Zero, or any other single-board computer with the Zero4U!
This is a 4-port USB 2.0 hub, almost identical to this one, but without the ferrite bead, standoffs or pogo pins. This might be a preferable format if you want to mount it on the bottom or side-by-side or with another HAT below it. It’s also great as-is as a small USB hub. Learn more!
Zero2Go Omini – Multi-Channel Power Supply for Raspberry Pi: When your Raspberry Pi project requires multiple power supplies, why not check out the new Zero2Go Omini? This multi-input power supply buck-boost converter fits on top of a Raspberry Pi (any sort!) and lets you power it with up to 3 different input ports, so you can keep powered no matter what your battery or power plug situation.
Note that although it has the name ‘Zero’ it can be used by any Raspberry Pi computer with a 2×20 header. However, you’ll need a socket riser header in order for it to sit nicely on the Pi. Learn more!
Adafruit CharliePlex LED Matrix Bonnet – 8×16 LEDs in Blue , White and Green!: ou won’t be able to look away from the mesmerizing patterns created by this Adafruit CharliePlex LED Matrix Display Bonnet. This 16×8 LED display can be placed atop any Raspberry Pi computer with a 2×20 connector, for a beautiful, bright grid of 128 charlieplexed LEDs. It even comes with a built-in charlieplex driver that is run over I2C.
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