Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ (For Raspberry Pi 5)

Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ (For Raspberry Pi 5)

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Add Active Cooler: No
Add Vilros Hat Compatible Case: No

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hThe M.2 HAT+ allows users to connect M.2-format PCIe and NVMe devices to the PCIe FPC connector on Raspberry Pi 5.

This item is offered as just the hat as well as in kit for with an SSD from Raspberry Pi.

If you would like to encase your board then you can also add a Vilros Hat Compatible case for Pi 5 It is recommended to use this hat with an active cooler Installed on the board so you can add this via this page as well.

FEATURES:
•4 Gbits/s PCIe 2.0 interface provides fast (~450Mbytes/s) data transfer to and from NVMe SSD drives and other PCIe accessories
•Conforms to the HAT+ specification
•Automatically detected by the latest Raspberry Pi software/firmware
•Supplied with a 16mm stacking header and spacers/screws to enable the M.2 HAT+ to be fitted to a Raspberry Pi 5 with the Active Cooler in

Overview

Raspberry Pi 5’s single-lane PCI Express 2.0 interface is exposed on a 16-pin, 0.5mm- pitch FPC connector; the M.2 HAT+ M Key is a mechanical adapter board that converts between this connector and a subset of the M.2 standard. It supports devices that have the M.2 M key edge connector, in the 2230 and 2242 form factors. It is capable of supplying up to 3A to connected M.2 devices.

The Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ conforms to the Raspberry Pi HAT+ specification and is autodetected by the latest Raspberry Pi software/firmware. It is supplied with a 16mm stacking header and threaded spacers, so it can be fitted to a Raspberry Pi 5 with the Raspberry Pi Active Cooler in place.

Specifications

Supports single-lane PCIe 2.0 interface (500 MB/s peak transfer rate)

Supports devices that use the M.2 M key edge connector • Supports devices with the 2230 or 2242 form factor
Capable of supplying up to 3A to connected M.2 devices • Includes power and activity LEDs

Conforms to the Raspberry Pi HAT+ specification

Supplied with ribbon cable, 16mm stacking header, threaded spacers and screws, and knurled double-flanged screw to secure and support the M.2 peripheral

Resources:

Description

hThe M.2 HAT+ allows users to connect M.2-format PCIe and NVMe devices to the PCIe FPC connector on Raspberry Pi 5.

This item is offered as just the hat as well as in kit for with an SSD from Raspberry Pi.

If you would like to encase your board then you can also add a Vilros Hat Compatible case for Pi 5 It is recommended to use this hat with an active cooler Installed on the board so you can add this via this page as well.

FEATURES:
•4 Gbits/s PCIe 2.0 interface provides fast (~450Mbytes/s) data transfer to and from NVMe SSD drives and other PCIe accessories
•Conforms to the HAT+ specification
•Automatically detected by the latest Raspberry Pi software/firmware
•Supplied with a 16mm stacking header and spacers/screws to enable the M.2 HAT+ to be fitted to a Raspberry Pi 5 with the Active Cooler in

Overview

Raspberry Pi 5’s single-lane PCI Express 2.0 interface is exposed on a 16-pin, 0.5mm- pitch FPC connector; the M.2 HAT+ M Key is a mechanical adapter board that converts between this connector and a subset of the M.2 standard. It supports devices that have the M.2 M key edge connector, in the 2230 and 2242 form factors. It is capable of supplying up to 3A to connected M.2 devices.

The Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ conforms to the Raspberry Pi HAT+ specification and is autodetected by the latest Raspberry Pi software/firmware. It is supplied with a 16mm stacking header and threaded spacers, so it can be fitted to a Raspberry Pi 5 with the Raspberry Pi Active Cooler in place.

Specifications

Supports single-lane PCIe 2.0 interface (500 MB/s peak transfer rate)

Supports devices that use the M.2 M key edge connector • Supports devices with the 2230 or 2242 form factor
Capable of supplying up to 3A to connected M.2 devices • Includes power and activity LEDs

Conforms to the Raspberry Pi HAT+ specification

Supplied with ribbon cable, 16mm stacking header, threaded spacers and screws, and knurled double-flanged screw to secure and support the M.2 peripheral

Resources:

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Ian

It works as intended.

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Abe (Austin, US)
Easy to set up, reliable, works great

Recommended!

M
Michael S. (Portland, US)
Easy to install, and much better than SD card

The SD cards are easy to setup but for performance and longevity, an NVMe drive is going to wipe the floor with it. The price here is good and it's easy to install and get going. If you're using your Pi for any serious storage IO, get this. I was running a database off an SD card and burned it up in a few months.

C
Charles

Works as advertised.

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Zack

Fantastic customer service. USPS lost original package contacted Vilros and they immediately shipped out a replacement. Will buy again.

B
Bryan W. (Round Rock, US)
Speedy drive access. Wrong spacer pins in kit if you have a case or cooler, GPIO pins bad fit.

There's a line now present on the M2 Hat+ "about page" that someone has edited in: The M.2 HAT+ is only compatible with the Raspberry Pi Case for Raspberry Pi 5 if you remove the lid and the included fan. The same appears true for the Vilros RP5 case.

I already have the RP5 Active Cooler (SC1148) , and the Vilros RP5 case (VILP279). The tall spacers that come with the M.2 HAT are slightly too short to go over the cooler if you want to put the case cover back on. The stacking pin extensions are long and push through the M.2 HAT, but are also short enough that they don't push through to any usable length because the cooling fan is in the way, and even if they did, the case lid with the extensions blocks the pins.

I didn't use the pin extenders and made a frustrating trip to the computer store for some long spacer screws. I also ended up not using the pin header extension, had to carefully position my power and I2C pins before putting on the M.2 HAT, and pulling the wires out of the way. I'm sure it would be more frustrating if using SPI devices, as they take even more pins.

With those small modifications, the setup works if I'm not rewiring pins. The adaptor itself works great, the NVMe drive is lightning fast compared to my V90 speed SD card. The difficulty to access GPIO pins for future projects and too-short spacer pins combine to lose a star.

J
Jason N. (Brooklyn, US)
Easy install, good speeds

Was happy to finally have an official product from the foundation! Installation was a breeze and of course, native support with Pi OS. Everything working as normal, but faster. Only wish they either built it to fit inside the existing case WITH the lid on - or offered the ability to purchase (or print) a replacement lid that seats properly over the NVMe HAT.

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Nick

So if I add this add on. I will not be able to add on my ai add in for facial recognition and objects? Correct? Or can I use a add on FOR this SALE, utilize this spot for ai ?

Vilros.com

You can choose to place a ai chip or an SSD in the hat, wither one will work, this hat can only run one at a time and does noT have 2 slots.

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Dennis T.

Will this M2 Hat fit on a Pi 5 inside the Vilros Duo Deluxe Raspberry Pi 5 Case? Thanks!

Vilros.com

Hello,

Thank you for your question.

At this time we don't know what the specs for the Raspberry Pi M.2 Hat for Raspberry Pi 5 will be and we don't know if it will be compatible or not.

All the best

Vilros Support

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Customer

Will you have a notify me list when this product is available? Can I get on that list? I'm sure it will be a popular item.

Vilros.com

Hello,

Thank you for your question.

You can click on the "NOTIFY ME WHEN AVAILABLE" button on the product page and when prompted enter your email address and you will receive an email notification when this is available for purchase.

All the best

Vilros Support

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