SPIDER Automation Raspberry Pi T-Type GPIO Prototyping Kit | Breadboard, T-Cobbler & Cable
Description
SPIDER Automation Raspberry Pi T-Type GPIO Breadboard Prototyping Kit is the ultimate hardware combination for students, engineers, and makers looking to experiment with electronic circuits. By bundling a high-quality 400-tie-point solderless breadboard with a specialized T-type GPIO breakout adapter and a durable 40-pin flat ribbon cable, this kit gives you everything needed to build, test, and modify circuits without permanent soldering.
The T-cobbler breakout board routes every power rail, ground connection, and GPIO signal away from the dense single-board computer environment into a spacious, clearly labeled workbench layout. Whether you are building smart home IoT sensors, testing robotic logic, or conducting university lab experiments, this kit ensures safe, reliable, and organized circuit construction.
Key Features
- 400 Solderless Tie Points: Features 300 terminal strip points and 100 distribution strip points for flexible component placement.
- T-Shaped Cobbler Layout: Ergonomic breakout board design leaves adjacent breadboard rows completely accessible for wiring.
- 20cm 40-Way Ribbon Cable: Durable flat cable provides flexible positioning and secure latching between the computer and test rig.
- Standard 2.54mm Pin Pitch: Precision spacing ensures seamless compatibility with standard integrated circuits, transistors, and jumper wires.
- Durable ABS Plastic Construction: High-impact breadboard chassis withstands frequent educational and industrial lab use.
- Nickel-Plated Spring Clips: Phosphor bronze spring clips ensure low-resistance electrical contacts and reliable component retention.
- High-Contrast Silk-Screen Labels: Clear pin markings on the breakout board prevent wiring errors during complex builds.
- Universal 40-Pin Support: Fully compatible with Raspberry Pi 4, 3 Model B/B+, 2, A+, and standard 40-pin headers.
- Lightweight & Portable: Total kit weight of only 40 grams makes it an easy addition to any mobile maker toolkit.
Benefits
- Zero Soldering Required: Allows you to plug in resistors, LEDs, capacitors, and ICs directly for instant testing and modification.
- Eliminates Wiring Clutter: Organizes multi-wire circuits neatly across breadboard channels for rapid visual troubleshooting.
- Protects Board Pins: Reduces mechanical wear and tear on your Raspberry Pi’s onboard header during constant experimental changes.
- Accelerates Development Speed: Combines all essential prototyping hardware into a single economical, ready-to-use package.
- Reusable Hardware Components: Both the breadboard and cobbler adapter can be used repeatedly across countless future projects.
Applications
- Educational Electronics Labs: Perfect for teaching students digital logic, microcontroller programming, and circuit design.
- IoT Sensor Prototyping: Connecting temperature monitors, 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.
- Robotics & Automation Rigs: Debugging control circuits and actuator wiring setups on a workbench before final deployment.
- Maker & DIY Experiments: General-purpose hardware testing requiring clean, organized access to power and signal lines.
Package Includes
- 1 x T-Type 40-Pin GPIO Extension Board (Red Cobbler Plus)
- 1 x 400 Tie-Point Solderless Breadboard
- 1 x 40-Pin Colorful Flat Ribbon Cable (20cm Length)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Manufacturer | SPIDER Automation Component Line |
| Product Category | Electronic Prototyping & Development Kits |
| Item Type | GPIO Breadboard Prototyping Bundle |
| Model / Series | T-Type GPIO Expansion & Breadboard Kit |
| SKU Identifier | SKU-SPIDER-PI-PROTO-KIT-400 |
| Breadboard Capacity | 400 Tie Points (300 Terminal Strips + 100 Distribution Strips) |
| Pin Count & Pitch | 40 Pins / 2.54 mm Standard Pitch |
| Ribbon Cable Specifications | 20 cm Length, 5.5 cm Width, 40-Way Flat Ribbon Design |
| Physical Dimensions (L × W × H) | 84.0 mm × 55.0 mm × 8.5 mm (Breadboard / Module Footprint) |
| Net Weight | 40.0 grams |
| Compatibility | Raspberry Pi 4, 3 Model B/B+, 2, A+, Zero, and 40-Pin SBCs |
