Clipper HAT Mini : module 4G LTE pour Raspberry Pi
34,80 € INCL. VAT
- 4G LTE module (SIMCom A7683E) for Raspberry Pi, easy to plug in
- SIM slot, SMA antenna, status LED, A/B buttons, I²C compatible port
- Low power consumption, compact (65×30×17 mm), ready for mobile projects
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Description
The Clipper HAT Mini is a compact accessory that turns any Raspberry Pi board with a 40-pin connector into a network-connected device. 4G LTENo need for Wi-Fi or wired cabling. Ideal for nomadic, remote or modular projects, it fits directly onto the GPIO port and is quick and easy to use.
Efficient LTE module
At the heart of the HAT is a module SIMCom A7683Ecompatible with the following LTE-FDD bands: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, and B28. This module Cat 1 offers speeds up to 5 Mb/s upload and 10 Mb/s download - more than sufficient for IoT data transmission, notifications or remote control.
Practical components and connectors
- SIM card slot (standard format) for quick insertion of a mobile card.
- SMA connector for an external antenna, to ensure better network reception.
- Two Indicator LEDs (NET and STATUS) to visually check connection status and module activity.
- Two User buttons (A & B) to trigger simple actions, useful for development or manual control.
- Qw/ST (Qwiic/STEMMA QT) an I²C port compatible with plug-and-play modules - practical for adding sensors without soldering.
- Unsoldered headers to add a microphone or a speaker as needed.
- The module plugs onto the Raspberry Pi via a female socket connector, with no soldering if a 40-pin header is already fitted.
Electrical performance
- Consumption at rest : about 17 mA.
- Sleep mode between 0.1 and 1.6 mA depending on configuration.
- Average active use between 50 and 100 mA.
- Peaks (during transmission) up to 700 mA for very short periods - built-in capacitors handle these peaks to preserve the power supply.
Compact size
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Dimensions: approx. 65 × 30 × 17 mm (length x width x thickness), without antenna.
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With a Pi Zero 2 W and 10 mm spacers, total thickness reaches 23 mm - perfect for compact or stackable housings.
Ease of use and software compatibility
The Clipper HAT Mini works immediately with Raspberry Pi OSusing the PPP integrated - no complex installation required. Pimoroni provides a clear guide for activating the serial ports, initiating the connection and testing Internet access.
The guide is available here : Getting started with Clipper HAT Mini
Recommended applications
- Mobile stand-alone system : control of sensors, robots, inaccessible terminals.
- Telemetry projects weather, farm or trailer data.
- Temporary events for controlling lights or interactive displays via a 4G network.
- Embedded IoT local sharing with storage or low bandwidth.
Conclusion
The Clipper HAT Mini is an ultra-compact, ready-to-use solution for making any Raspberry Pi accessible via cellular network. Modular I/O, optimized power consumption, plug-and-play installation: everything is designed for robust, mobile projects where connectivity is essential.
Additional information
| HAT type | Network |
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