{"id":1403,"date":"2013-01-20T14:34:43","date_gmt":"2013-01-20T14:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/178.62.14.192\/?p=1403"},"modified":"2013-01-20T14:34:43","modified_gmt":"2013-01-20T14:34:43","slug":"accessories-and-boards-and-cases-oh-my-for-raspberrypi-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recantha.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1403","title":{"rendered":"Accessories and Boards and Cases (oh my!) for #RaspberryPi &#8211; Round-up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.maplin.co.uk\/images\/v3\/maplin-logo.jpg?resize=153%2C50\" width=\"153\" height=\"50\" \/>This is just a round-up of boards and items I&#8217;ve found recently and some exciting news for those of us who like to shop at Maplin.<\/p>\n<h2>Let&#8217;s start with Maplin.<\/h2>\n<p>On their website, they are currently showing out-of-stock on three items of interest. I daresay they&#8217;ll be back in stock very soon.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maplin.co.uk\/humble-pi-pcb-682468\">Humble Pi prototyping board<\/a> &#8211; \u00a35.99<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images.maplin.co.uk\/300\/N99NQ.jpg?resize=300%2C300\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maplin.co.uk\/slice-of-pi-pcb-682462\">Slice of Pi prototyping board<\/a> &#8211; \u00a36.49<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images.maplin.co.uk\/300\/N00NR.jpg?resize=300%2C300\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maplin.co.uk\/raspberry-pi-gpio-break-out-pcb-for-breadboard-682464\">GPIO breakout board and rainbow cable<\/a> &#8211; \u00a32.99 (fantastic value version of the Pi Cobbler)<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images.maplin.co.uk\/300\/N95NQ_rainbow.jpg?resize=300%2C300\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This shows that Maplin is really starting to take the Pi seriously. Their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maplin.co.uk\/raspberry-piandreg-board-and-starter-kit-652805\">starter pack<\/a>\u00a0for \u00a375 is consistently showing on their front page and, with the addition of the items above to their inventory, they are starting to cater for the hobbyist. By offering these accessories, Maplin are also able to make some money out of the Pi. I found out recently that no-one is allowed to make a profit from selling the Raspberry Pi boards themselves. Although this does mean that prices are fairly stable, it does mean that the commercial opportunities are limited for the first-time buyer. By sensibly stocking these accessories, it becomes a viable business proposition for Maplin.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>IO Pi 32 Channel Port Extender &#8211; \u00a323<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/IO-PI-32-CHANNEL-PORT-EXPANDER-FOR-RASPBERRY-Pi-\/111002943567\">http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/IO-PI-32-CHANNEL-PORT-EXPANDER-FOR-RASPBERRY-Pi-\/111002943567<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.ebayimg.com\/t\/IO-PI-32-CHANNEL-PORT-EXPANDER-FOR-RASPBERRY-Pi-\/00\/s\/NTY5WDgwMA%3D%3D\/z\/JKIAAOxytdlQ-1HR\/%24T2eC16N%2C%21%290E9s37E2e7BQ-1HR38hw~~60_12.JPG?resize=500%2C355\" width=\"500\" height=\"355\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The IO Pi is a 32 channel digital expansion board designed for use on the Raspberry Pi. The board is based around the MCP23017 16-bit I\/O expander from Microchip Technology, A pair of MCP23017 expanders are included on the board allowing you to connect up to 32 digital inputs or outputs to the Raspberry Pi.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>ADC Pi v2 &#8211; Analogue to Digital Converter &#8211; \u00a323<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/ANALOGUE-TO-DIGITAL-CONVERTER-ADC-Pi-V2-SUPPORTS-RASPBERRY-Pi-ARDUINO-\/111001630789\">http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/ANALOGUE-TO-DIGITAL-CONVERTER-ADC-Pi-V2-SUPPORTS-RASPBERRY-Pi-ARDUINO-\/111001630789<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The ADC Pi V2 is an 8 channel 17 bit analogue to digital converter designed to work with the Raspberry Pi&amp; Arduino platforms. The ADC Pi V2 is based on two Microchip MCP3424 A\/D converters each containing 4 analogue inputs with up to 18 bit resolution.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.ebayimg.com\/t\/ANALOGUE-TO-DIGITAL-CONVERTER-ADC-Pi-V2-SUPPORTS-RASPBERRY-Pi-ARDUINO-\/00\/s\/ODAwWDgwMA%3D%3D\/%24%28KGrHqZ%2C%21rQFDH8ccCZCBQ91YUjY%2BQ~~60_12.JPG?resize=500%2C500\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>GPIO Connection Kit with breadboard, LEDs and Resistors &#8211; \u00a313.65<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/GPIO-connection-Kit-with-breadboard-LEDs-and-resistors-for-Raspberry-Pi-\/121052135246\">http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/GPIO-connection-Kit-with-breadboard-LEDs-and-resistors-for-Raspberry-Pi-\/121052135246<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.ebayimg.com\/t\/GPIO-connection-Kit-with-breadboard-LEDs-and-resistors-for-Raspberry-Pi-\/00\/s\/MTAyNFgxMDI0\/%24T2eC16FHJHgE9n0yDkCHBQ9DR%2CYnEg~~60_12.JPG?resize=500%2C500\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not too sure about the funky split-cable (no details are given) but it&#8217;s a nice little kit!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pi Stepper Motor breakout board &#8211; \u00a313 approx<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/Raspberry-Pi-Stepper-breakout-board-with-stepper-motor-GPIO-\/261147900179\">http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/Raspberry-Pi-Stepper-breakout-board-with-stepper-motor-GPIO-\/261147900179<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.ebayimg.com\/t\/Raspberry-Pi-Stepper-breakout-board-with-stepper-motor-GPIO-\/00\/s\/NzYzWDc0MA%3D%3D\/%24%28KGrHqJ%2C%21jQFBKE1DGBnBQf3%29Td7Tg~~60_12.JPG?resize=484%2C500\" width=\"484\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.savagehomeautomation.com\/projects\/raspberry-pi-stepper-motor-control-breakout-board.html\">Reviewed by Robert Savage<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pi 8 LED, 8 Button breakout board<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/Raspberry-Pi-8-LED-8-Button-breakout-board-GPIO-\/251197102538\">http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/Raspberry-Pi-8-LED-8-Button-breakout-board-GPIO-\/251197102538<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.ebayimg.com\/t\/Raspberry-Pi-8-LED-8-Button-breakout-board-GPIO-\/00\/s\/MTI4MFg5NjA%3D\/%24%28KGrHqVHJC0E%2BbEtVUtWBQf3Wv%28U%21%21~~60_12.JPG?resize=375%2C500\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>SB Components Case (version 2) &#8211; \u00a34.80<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/Raspberry-Pi-Case-RPI-Case-v-2-Black-by-SB-Components-\/261156122272\">http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/Raspberry-Pi-Case-RPI-Case-v-2-Black-by-SB-Components-\/261156122272<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.ebayimg.com\/t\/Raspberry-Pi-Case-RPI-Case-v-2-Black-by-SB-Components-\/00\/s\/NDkwWDg1OQ%3D%3D\/%24T2eC16J%2C%21y0E9s2S5%294KBQ25J86Mq%21~~60_12.JPG?resize=500%2C285\" width=\"500\" height=\"285\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My review of the version 1 case is available <a href=\"http:\/\/178.62.14.192\/?p=1264\">here<\/a>. It looks like they&#8217;ve opened up the GPIO port area for easier access.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sheepwalk Electronics one-wire suite<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Visit their website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheepwalkelectronics.co.uk\/index.shtml\">here for more details<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sheepwalkelectronics.co.uk\/images\/SWE3\/SWE3-2lg.jpg?resize=400%2C274\" width=\"400\" height=\"274\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They appear to have several sensor-related modules. I&#8217;m not too sure of the application of these modules as they take up too much room on the GPIO area for just a one-wire implementation, but the efforts they&#8217;ve gone to are sure to appeal to someone.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is just a round-up of boards and items I&#8217;ve found recently and some exciting news for those of us who like to shop at Maplin. 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