SPIDER Automation Official Raspberry Pi 48W Build HAT Power Supply | 8V 6A DC Adapter | For Robotics & STEM Builds
Description
SPIDER Automation Official Raspberry Pi 48W Build HAT Power Supply is an official power unit designed to unleash the full actuation potential of your motorized Raspberry Pi and LEGO Technic projects. Because standard USB power supplies cannot deliver the high current required by multiple robotic motors, this specialized 48W adapter provides a dedicated 8V DC, 6A output channel routed directly through the Build HAT.
Engineered to commercial safety standards, the power supply includes short-circuit, overvoltage, and overcurrent protection to safeguard your valuable hardware. Equipped with a thick 1.6-meter 16AWG low-resistance cable and a standard 5.5mm x 2.1mm center-positive barrel jack, it ensures clean, dependable power delivery for demanding automation and robotics applications.
Key Features
- High-Capacity 48W Output: Delivers a steady 8V DC at 6A to power both the Build HAT and connected Raspberry Pi.
- Optimized for Robotics: Perfectly matched for LEGO Technic motors and sensors included in the SPIKE Portfolio.
- Heavy-Gauge 16AWG Cable: Premium 1.5-meter copper wire minimizing power loss and resistive heating under high loads.
- Advanced Circuit Protection: Built-in safeguards against short circuits, overcurrent, and output overvoltage conditions.
- Universal AC Compatibility: Operates cleanly on standard global mains voltage inputs from 100V to 240V AC.
- High Energy Efficiency: Meets stringent regulatory efficiency standards with minimal idle no-load power consumption.
Benefits
- Simultaneous System Power: Runs your entire robotics setup—microcontroller, HAT, and multiple heavy motors—from a single wall outlet.
- Prevents Voltage Sags: Heavy-duty 16AWG cabling and robust internal regulation maintain stable voltage during sudden motor stall currents.
- Plug-and-Play Integration: Features a standard barrel connector designed to plug straight into the Build HAT power input.
- Enhanced Safety: Rigorously tested official hardware protection keeps classrooms and maker spaces secure.
Applications
- STEM & Educational Robotics: Powering advanced multi-motor automated creations and engineering student projects.
- Interactive Art Installations: Driving kinetic sculptures and synchronized mechanical displays.
- Prototyping Automated Machinery: Small-scale factory automation models utilizing servo and DC gear motors.
- Smart Home Mechatronics: Automated blinds, doors, and physical robotic movement mechanisms.
Package Includes
- 1 x Official Raspberry Pi 48W Build HAT Power Supply Unit (8V / 6A)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Official Raspberry Pi Power Range |
| Item / Component Type | Build HAT AC-DC Power Supply Adapter |
| Model Number / SKU | Raspberry Pi Build HAT PSU / SKU-SPIDER-OFFICIAL-RPI-BUILD-HAT-PSU |
| Input Voltage Range | 100V – 240V AC (Rated) | 96V – 264V AC (Operating) at 50/60Hz ±3Hz |
| Output Voltage & Current | +8.0V DC Regulated at 6.0A Nominal (0.01A Minimum Load) |
| Total Power Output | 48.0 Watts Maximum |
| Output Connector Type | Barrel Jack: 5.5 mm × 2.1 mm × 11 mm (Centre Positive) |
| Output Cable Specification | 1.5 Meters Length, 16 AWG Heavy-Duty Conductor |
| Electrical Protections | Short Circuit Protection, Overcurrent Protection, Overvoltage Protection |
| Efficiency & Regulation | ≥87.77% Efficiency | Line/Load Regulation ±5% |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.21 kg |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 10 cm × 8 cm × 4 cm |
