Qwiic pHAT Extension for Raspberry Pi 400 Hookup Guide

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Hardware Overview

2x20 Raspberry Pi Header

The Qwiic pHAT extension connects to the Raspberry Pi 400's 2x20 port via the right angle header.

Right Angle 2x20 Header

The Raspberry Pi 400's horizontal headers are rerouted and extends out to the vertical headers at the top of the board. Each pin includes a label with their associated pin function.

Vertical Header Pins with Labels

Qwiic Connectors

The Qwiic pHAT extension includes Qwiic connectors on both sides of the board.

Qwiic Connectors

Mounting Holes

There are 10 mounting holes on the board. Below is the board highlighted for boards designed with the Pi Zero footprint. You can add standoffs to the mounting holes where the arrows are pointing.

Mounting Holes for pHATs with Pi Zero Footprint

For boards designed with the Raspberry Pi footprint, you can add standoffs to the mounting holes where the arrows are pointing.

Mounting Holes with Raspberry Pi Footprint

For Qwiic-enabled devices utilizing the standard 1.0"x1.0" sized boards, you can add two standoffs for each Qwiic-enabled device where the arrows are pointing.

Mounting Holes for Standard Sized 1.0"x1.0" Qwiic-Enabled Device

Board Dimensions

The board is about 65mm x 78.42mm (~2.55in x ~3.08in).

Board Dimensions

By adding two large silicone bumpers under the board for stability, the height comes to about ~21.32mm (~0.84in) between the header pin and the bottom of the Silicon bumper.