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Adafruit Perma-Proto HAT for Pi Mini Kit - No EEPROM is an official Adafruit product available from Circuitrocks, an official distributor of Adafruit. A permanent prototyping HAT that gives Raspberry Pi projects a solderable, breadboard-style prototyping area.
Why choose this Adafruit board or module?
- Breadboard-style layout in HAT form
- Good for permanent Raspberry Pi prototypes
- Simple, versatile prototyping platform
What you can build
Custom Pi interfaces, Permanent sensor boards, Project-specific Raspberry Pi add-ons.
Technical description
Adafruit Perma-Proto HAT for Pi Mini Kit - No EEPROM is designed for makers, engineers, and educators who need a genuine Adafruit part with dependable documentation, known compatibility, and easy access to official support material. It is a practical choice for prototyping, testing, and repeatable electronics builds.
Technical specifications
| Format | Raspberry Pi HAT / proto board |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Pi Zero / A+ / B+ / Pi 2 / Pi 3 / Pi 4 / Pi 5 with 2x20 header |
| PCB size | 66mm x 57mm x 2mm |
| EEPROM | No EEPROM |
| Assembly | Light soldering required |
| Layout | Perma-Proto / breadboard-style |
Pinout & power notes
Designed for modern 40-pin Raspberry Pi boards, not older 26-pin models.
What’s in the box
Proto HAT PCB and header.
Official resources
Manufacturer product page: https://www.adafruit.com/product/2310
Guide / tutorial: https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-perma-proto-hat-for-pi-mini-kit
Datasheet / downloads / documentation: https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit-Perma-Proto-HAT-PCB
Q: Why choose the no-EEPROM version?
A: It is a simpler prototyping HAT when EEPROM-based HAT ID is not required.
Need this for a student build, prototype, or production-ready electronics project? Circuitrocks helps makers, schools, and developers source genuine Adafruit products with access to official documentation and manufacturer references.
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Returns: 7-day inspection window for DOA units. Email proof of issue and we ship a replacement.
Compatibility & downloads
// downloads
- GitHub PCB repo git
- GitHub PCB repo git
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