Meet the Portenta Hat Carrier – Where Arduino Meets Raspberry Pi

The Portenta Hat Carrier is a game-changer in the world of industrial single-board computers. Seamlessly compatible with Raspberry Pi® Hats, it is set to redefine the scope and efficiency of Portenta projects in robotics and building automation.

The new Portenta Hat Carrier lets the Portenta X8 work with Raspberry Pi® Hats. It can also work with the Portenta H7 and C33. This device lets you connect to the internet, use SD cards, and plug in USB devices. It also has special pins to help with tech work, control machines, and connect cameras.

Q: What is the Portenta Hat Carrier?
A: The Portenta Hat Carrier is a product that connects the Portenta system to Raspberry Pi HATs, allowing users to utilize Raspberry Pi accessories with the Portenta system.

Q: What makes the Portenta Hat Carrier unique?
A: It bridges the world of two popular mini-computers: the Raspberry Pi and the Portenta, enabling compatibility between Portenta systems and Raspberry Pi accessories.

Q: Who is the target audience for the Portenta Hat Carrier?
A: It’s designed for professionals seeking to integrate Raspberry Pi technology into commercial and industrial projects.

Q: What functionalities does the Portenta Hat Carrier offer?
A: It provides features like Ethernet connectivity, a microSD card slot, a USB, a CAN transceiver for communication, additional analog inputs, and a fan connector.

Q: Why was the Portenta Hat Carrier developed?
A: Arduino, the company behind Portenta, developed it in response to customer demand, aiming to bridge the gap between the Arduino and Raspberry Pi platforms.

Q: How can the Portenta Hat Carrier be utilized?
A: It’s suitable for various applications, from robot arm controllers to smart video surveillance systems, enhancing the capabilities of the Portenta system.

Key Features of the Portenta Connector Board

• Connectors:
  • High-density connectors are compatible with Portenta products.
  • 1x USB-A female connector.
  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet connector (RJ45).
  • 1x CAN FD with onboard transceiver.
  • 1x MIPI Camera connector.
  • 1x microSD card slot.
  • 1x PWM fan connector.
  • 40-pin header connector for Raspberry Pi® Hats compatibility.
  • 16-pin analog header connector, which includes:
    • 8x analog pins.
    • 1x GPIO.
    • 1x UART without flow control.
    • 2x PWM pins.
    • 1x LICELL pin for Portenta’s RTC power.
• Interfaces:
  • CAN FD.
  • UART.
  • SAI.
  • ANALOG.
  • GPIO.
  • SPI.
  • I2C.
  • I25.
  • PWM.
• Debugging:
  • Onboard 10x pin 1.27mm JTAG connector.
• Power Options:
  • Power via USB-C® on Portenta.
  • Power from 5 V on 40-pin header connector.
  • Onboard screw terminal block with:
    • 7-32 V power supply (powers both the carrier and connected Portenta).
    • 5V power supply.
• Operating Temperatures:
  • Ranges from -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F).
• Dimensions:
  • 85 mm x 56 mm (3.35 in x 2.6 in).

Whether you’re prototyping or setting up industrial applications, this carrier promises reliability and flexibility. From monitoring real-time environmental parameters in buildings to integrating them into smart security systems, the possibilities are vast.

In short, the Portenta Hat Carrier is a must-have for those looking to enhance their robotics and automation projects.