CirkitScape Top HAT (also written as TopHAT) is a multi-function expansion board for the Raspberry Pi that adds 16 extra GPIOs through an I2C expander, an RS-485 header, a 3-channel, 12-bit ADC, and four extra USB 2.0 ports through a USB hub.The company told us it’s designed to “make prototyping, sensing, automation, and real-world Raspberry Pi builds cleaner and easier without stacking as many separate add-ons”. A Top HAT Sensor Kit is also offered with a few sensors for environmental monitoring builds.CirkitScape Top HAT specifications:
Supported SBCs – Raspberry Pi boards and compatible SBCs with 40-pin GPIO header, including the Pi 5, 4, 3B+, and Zero
4x USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) ports
4-port USB 2.0 hub
Per-port current-limited switches (500mA per port)
