SPIDER Automation Official Raspberry Pi 48W Build HAT Power Supply | 8V 6A AC Adapter
Description
SPIDER Automation Official Raspberry Pi 48W Build HAT Power Supply is the ultimate heavy-duty power solution designed to unlock the robotics and mechatronics capabilities of the Raspberry Pi Build HAT. Because standard 5V USB power supplies cannot handle the electrical draw of multiple high-torque LEGO Technic motors and sensors, this official 48W power unit is required to feed your creations a steady 8V DC at 6.0 Amps, powering your Build HAT, attached motors, and the Raspberry Pi computer simultaneously.
Engineered with exceptional efficiency (minimum 87.77%) and strict regulatory compliance, the adapter features ultra-low no-load power consumption, fast rise times, and comprehensive electrical fault protections. Its heavy-gauge 16AWG output cable ensures that maximum current reaches your robotics hardware safely and reliably.
Key Features
- High-Capacity 48W Output: Delivers a regulated +8.0V DC output at 6.0A nominal load current to support demanding robotics workloads.
- Universal AC Input Voltage: Supports 110V–240V AC rated mains input (96–264V operating range) at 50/60Hz frequency.
- Premium 16AWG Power Cable: Thick 1.5-meter output cable engineered to minimize voltage sag during high-torque motor activations.
- Standard Barrel Plug: Terminated with a 5.5mm × 2.1mm × 11mm center-positive barrel connector matching the Build HAT input.
- Advanced Circuit Protections: Integrated short-circuit protection, overcurrent protection, and overvoltage protection.
- High Energy Efficiency: Delivers a minimum of 87.77% efficiency across standard load increments (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%).
- Ultra-Low Standby Draw: Consumes a maximum of just 0.1W under no-load conditions.
- Robust Inrush Tolerance: Designed to handle startup surges safely without blowing internal input fuses or sustaining damage.
- Stable Line & Load Regulation: Maintains strict performance parameters with tight ±5% regulation tolerances.
Benefits
- Powers Complete Robotics Rigs: Runs your Raspberry Pi, Build HAT, and multiple LEGO Technic motors off a single unified power source.
- Prevents Motor Stalling & Resets: High 6A amperage eliminates power sags that cause sudden reboots during heavy mechanical movements.
- Enhanced Safety Margins: Professional-grade thermal and electrical fault protections keep your workspace and components secure.
- Durable Workbench Reach: The 1.5-meter heavy-gauge cable provides ample working distance from wall outlets to experimental test benches.
- Seamless Ecosystem Integration: Perfectly matches the hardware requirements of the LEGO Education SPIKE Portfolio.
Applications
- Raspberry Pi Build HAT Robotics: Powering advanced motorized rovers, mechanical arms, and automated gadgets.
- LEGO Technic STEM Projects: Driving sensors and high-torque motors in classroom and maker space environments.
- Mechatronics R&D Testbeds: Providing stable, regulated DC power for custom experimental hardware prototypes.
- Interactive Art Installations: Running continuous motorized display mechanisms and automated exhibits reliably.
Package Includes
- 1 x Official Raspberry Pi 48W Build HAT Power Supply Unit
Technical Specification
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Official Raspberry Pi Robotics Range |
| Item / Component Type | AC-DC Barrel Jack Wall Power Supply (PSU) |
| Model Number / SKU | Build HAT Power Supply / SKU-SPIDER-OFFICIAL-RPI-BUILD-HAT-PSU |
| Host Compatibility | Raspberry Pi Build HAT, Raspberry Pi Single-Board Computers, LEGO Technic Motors |
| AC Input Voltage Range | 110V – 240V AC (Rated) | 96V – 264V AC (Operating) at 50/60Hz (±3Hz) |
| DC Output Voltage & Current | +8.0V DC Regulated at 6.0A Nominal Current (0.01A Minimum Load Current) |
| Total Power Output | 48.0 Watts Maximum |
| Output Connector Type | Barrel Jack: 5.5 mm Outer Diameter × 2.1 mm Inner Diameter × 11 mm Length (Center Positive) |
| Cable Length & Gauge | 1.5 Meters Length, Premium Heavy-Duty 16 AWG Conductor |
| Electrical Protections | Short Circuit Protection (SCP), Overcurrent Protection (OCP), Overvoltage Protection (OVP) |
| Performance Metrics | ≥87.77% Minimum Efficiency | Line/Load Regulation ±5% | Ripple & Noise 200mVp-p |
| Timing & Standby Power | Rise Time ≤100ms | Turn-on Delay ≤3000ms | No-Load Power Consumption ≤0.1W |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.21 kg |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 10 cm × 8 cm × 4 cm |













