Analog Meets Digital: Meet the Arduino Portenta HAT Carrier Board
When it comes to development boards, both Arduino and Raspberry Pi have carved their niches, with the former being synonymous with microcontroller projects and the latter with SBC applications. The Portenta HAT Carrier Board emerges as a bridge, marrying the robustness of Arduino with the versatility of Raspberry Pi. This board facilitates compatibility with Raspberry Pi hats, opening up a new realm of possibilities for engineers.
Arduino Portenta HAT Carrier Board - Key Features
The Portenta HAT Carrier Board comes with a host of features that make it an attractive addition to any developer's toolkit. It boasts a 16-bit, 16-pin analog header for working with analog inputs and outputs from the Portenta line. Additionally, it provides a 40-pin input/output from the baseboard, a camera connector, an Ethernet connector, a USB connector, and even screw terminals on the side for working with a CAN bus and CAN transceiver.
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| Operating temperatures | -40° C to +85° C (-40° F to 185 °F) |
| Dimensions | 85 mm x 56 mm (3.35 in x 2.6 in) |
| Debugging | Onboard 10x pin 1.27mm JTAG connector |
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Arduino Portenta HAT Carrier Board - The Electromaker Show
Watch Ian discuss the Portenta HAT Carrier Board in this episode of The Electromaker Show
Arduino Portenta HAT Carrier Board - Compatibility and Applications
One of the standout features of this board is its compatibility with Raspberry Pi hats. This not only enhances its functionality but also makes it a viable option for those looking to leverage Raspberry Pi’s vast ecosystem. The board is particularly useful in industrial automation settings and smart home projects, thanks to its robust build and versatile connectivity options.
The Portenta HAT Carrier Board is priced at $45, offering a cost-effective solution for those looking to combine the capabilities of Arduino and Raspberry Pi. When paired with the Portenta X8, the total cost comes to around $284, providing a powerful combo for serious developers and industrial applications.
Arduino Portenta HAT Carrier Board - User Opinions and Future Implications
The release of the Portenta HAT Carrier Board has sparked discussions among the developer community, especially regarding its price point compared to the Raspberry Pi 5. The lack of analog inputs on the Raspberry Pi makes the Portenta HAT Carrier Board a compelling choice for many. Its launch highlights a step towards more integrated and versatile development environments, which is a welcome move in the evolving world of IoT and smart solutions.
Residing on the south coast of England, Rich has spent the last few years building Electomaker.io from the ground up. He is usually found behind a laptop coordinating the rest of the EM team and occasionally finding time to contribute articles to the blog. When not tapping away at a laptop, he can be found either paddleboarding, at the beach, playing golf (badly), or camping with his family.
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