Clipper HAT Mini (LTE 4G for Raspberry Pi)
Available with a lead time
Expect dispatch between May 05 and May 08
Quantity Discounts:
- 6+ $63.09 (exc GST)
- 12+ $61.79 (exc GST)
Restrictions apply to this RF Equipment for use in Australia:
- Only to be operated on 433Mhz / 915-930Mhz / 2.4Ghz (check the product description for compatible frequency ranges).
- If operating outside of shared frequencies or in such a way that is beyond low interference potential devices are intended to function, then you have obtained the appropriate authorisation to do so.
For use in other locations around the world:
- Follow region-specific frequency spectrum rules.
A declaration of use will need to be submitted during checkout.
Clipper enables your Raspberry Pi computer to receive and transmit data over 4G LTE cellular networks - perfect for remote or mobile projects.
WiFi is great, but sometimes you want your connected project to Just Work, wherever in the world it is. Perhaps you're going to a festival and don't know if there will be wireless connectivity to control your weird LED art installation. Maybe you're trying to get the tech in your shed to talk to your home automation software, but the range of your wireless router won't quite reach. Possibly you're attaching sensors to a distant beehive, canal boat, bicycle or other object with a remote or transient location?
Hooking your Raspberry Pi up to cellular / mobile data could be your solution! Typically, transmitting sensor readings and suchlike doesn't consume much data compared to the needs of modern smartphones, so a small amount of pay-as-you-go data used like this goes a long way.
The mini HAT version of Clipper includes a couple of nice additions for your Raspberry Pi - LED indicators to show you what the LTE module is doing, two user buttons and a Qw/ST connector, which makes it easy to connect up breakouts with a Qwiic or STEMMA QT connector using one of these cables.
Clipper HAT Mini has an SMA connector for attaching an antenna. Antennae are sold separately, so be sure to pick one up!
Features- SIMCom A7683E 4G LTE module
- Frequency Bands: LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
- Control Via AT Commands (SIMCom AT-Command Manual)
- Data transfer: LTE Cat 1 - Uplink up to 5Mbps, Downlink up to 10Mbps
- SIM card slot
- Two user buttons (labelled A and B)
- STATUS and NET indicator LEDs
- SMA connector for attaching an antenna
- Qw/ST (Qwiic / STEMMA QT) connector for attaching I2C breakouts
- Unpopulated headers for adding a speaker and microphone
- Pre-soldered socket header for attaching to Raspberry Pi
- No soldering required (as long as your Raspberry Pi has a 40 pin header attached).
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi computers
- Schematic
Raspberry Pi and accessories are sold separately.
Regional compatibilityThe 4G LTE module on Clipper supports the following frequency bands:
B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
If you're planning on using it outside of Europe we'd suggest first checking your local carriers offer 4G LTE on these specific bands. Networks in North America in particular only use a couple of these frequency bands, and so coverage may be limited.
Getting StartedRaspberry Pi OS has a built in ppp library for working with LTE 4G - our handy learn guide will show you how to get it set up.
- Dimensions: 65 x 30 x 17mm (L x W x D, including connectors). With a Pi Zero 2 W attached with 10mm standoffs, the total depth (including the antenna connector) is around 23mm.
- VDD current consumption info from our testing:
- Idle: 17mA
- Sleep modes: 0.12mA - 1.63mA
- Peak current consumption when transmitting: 700mA (the peak current is only reached for a brief moment, and the 440uF of capacitors on the breakout help to smooth the peaks)
- The average currents we saw when actively using the module were in the 50mA - 100mA range.
- The LTE module has quite a sensitive undervoltage circuit, so if it keeps turning off randomly or when you try and do anything with it check your power supply is up to the task!
Exact shipping can be calculated on the view cart page (no login required).
Products that weigh more than 0.5 KG may cost more than what's shown (for example, test equipment, machines, >500mL liquids, etc).
We deliver Australia-wide with these options (depends on the final destination - you can get a quote on the view cart page):
- $3+ for Stamped Mail (typically 10+ business days, not tracked, only available on selected small items)
- $7+ for Standard Post (typically 6+ business days, tracked)
- $11+ for Express Post (typically 2+ business days, tracked)
- Pickup - Free! Only available to customers who live in the Newcastle region (must order online and only pickup after we email to notify you the order is ready). Orders placed after 2PM may not be ready until the following business day.
Non-metro addresses in WA, NT, SA & TAS can take 2+ days in addition to the above information.
Some batteries (such as LiPo) can't be shipped by Air. During checkout, Express Post and International Methods will not be an option if you have that type of battery in your shopping cart.
International Orders - the following rates are for New Zealand and will vary for other countries:
- $12+ for Pack and Track (3+ days, tracked)
- $16+ for Express International (2-5 days, tracked)
If you order lots of gear, the postage amount will increase based on the weight of your order.
Our physical address (here's a PDF which includes other key business details):
Unit 18, 132 Garden Grove Parade
Adamstown
NSW, 2289
Australia
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