SPIDER Automation T-Type 40-Pin GPIO Extension Board | Breadboard Cobbler Adapter
Description
SPIDER Automation T-Type 40-Pin GPIO Extension Board simplifies hardware prototyping by bringing all the powerful interface lines of your Raspberry Pi straight onto your workbench breadboard. Utilizing a practical T-shaped architecture, this cobbler breakout board connects via a standard 40-pin ribbon cable, routing every power rail, ground connection, and GPIO signal away from the dense board environment into a spacious, accessible layout.
Whether you are building complex sensor networks, testing micro-electronic circuits, or conducting classroom experiments, this adapter eliminates messy wiring tangles. It provides a rock-solid physical and electrical bridge between your single-board computer and your breadboard projects, ensuring rapid, reliable circuit construction.
Key Features
- T-Shaped Prototyping Layout: Ergonomic design spans across breadboard channels, leaving adjacent power and terminal rows fully accessible.
- Complete 40-Pin Breakout: Exposes all standard Raspberry Pi GPIOs, SPI buses, I2C channels, UART serial lines, and 5V/3.3V power rails.
- Ribbon Cable Interfacing: Designed to accept standard 40-way flat ribbon cables for flexible, stress-free board connection positioning.
- Breadboard Friendly Pins: Sturdy bottom male header pins plug securely into standard solderless breadboards without wobbling or intermittent contact.
- High-Contrast Silk-Screen Labels: Clear pin markings printed directly on the PCB minimize wiring mistakes during complex circuit builds.
- Durable PCB Construction: Manufactured with high-grade fiberglass material and robust copper traces to withstand frequent educational or industrial lab use.
- Low Resistance Pathways: High-conductivity traces ensure stable voltage delivery and clean digital logic signal transmission.
- Compact Form Factor: Carefully engineered dimensions measuring 72mm × 59mm × 13mm for optimal desk space utilization.
- Lightweight & Portable: Minimal physical footprint makes it an easy addition to any mobile electronics toolkit or student workstation.
Benefits
- Eliminates Wiring Clutter: Organizes complex multi-wire circuits neatly on standard breadboards for easy troubleshooting.
- Protects Board Header Pins: Reduces mechanical wear and tear on your Raspberry Pi’s native onboard pins during constant plugging and unplugging.
- Accelerates Prototyping Speed: Allows developers and students to build, test, and modify electronic circuits in a fraction of the time.
- Enhances Circuit Safety: Clear pin identification lowers the risk of accidental short circuits caused by misaligned jumper wires.
- Universal Compatibility: Works seamlessly across virtually all 40-pin Raspberry Pi models and compatible single-board computers.
Applications
- Educational Electronics Labs: Ideal for teaching students microcontroller interfacing, digital logic, and Python GPIO programming.
- IoT Sensor Prototyping: Connecting temperature sensors, LCD displays, motor drivers, and wireless modules during development phases.
- Embedded System Testing: Rapidly prototyping custom hardware logic before committing designs to permanent soldered PCBs.
- Automation & Robotics Rigs: Debugging control circuits and actuator wiring setups on a workbench before final deployment.
- Maker & DIY Projects: General-purpose hardware experimentation requiring clean access to power and signal lines.
Package Includes
- 1 x T-Type 40-Pin GPIO Extension Board (Cobbler Plus) for Raspberry Pi
Technical Specifications
| Technical Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Manufacturer | SPIDER Automation Component Line |
| Product Category | Electronic Hardware Adapters & Breakout Boards |
| Item Type | T-Shape GPIO Extension / Breadboard Cobbler Board |
| Model / Series | 40-Pin T-Type GPIO Expansion Board |
| SKU Identifier | SKU-SPIDER-T-GPIO-EXT-40 |
| Pin Count & Layout | 40 Pins (Dual-Row Breakout to Breadboard Interface) |
| Board Architecture Shape | T-Shape (Optimized for Breadboard Prototyping) |
| Physical Dimensions (L × W × H) | 72.0 mm × 59.0 mm × 13.0 mm |
| Mounting Termination Style | Solderless Breadboard Plug-In Mount (Male Header Pins) |
| Compatibility | Raspberry Pi 4, 3 Model B/B+, 2 Model B, A+, Zero, and 40-Pin SBCs |
