Description
Raspberry Pi GPIO T-Type Breakout Board with 40-Pin Ribbon Cable for Easy Breadboard Prototyping
Simplify your Raspberry Pi prototyping projects with this GPIO T-Type Breakout Board with 40-Pin Ribbon Cable. Designed to bring all Raspberry Pi GPIO pins onto a standard breadboard, this expansion module makes wiring cleaner, debugging easier, and circuit development more efficient.
The T-shaped GPIO breakout board plugs directly into a solderless breadboard and features clearly labeled GPIO pin names, allowing quick access to power, ground, UART, I2C, SPI, PWM, and GPIO pins. The included 40-pin IDC ribbon cable provides a reliable connection between the Raspberry Pi and the breakout board, making it ideal for electronics learning, IoT development, robotics, sensor interfacing, and embedded system prototyping.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this GPIO expansion board helps reduce wiring errors and speeds up hardware development.
Key Features
- Designed for Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO interface.
- Includes 40-pin IDC ribbon cable.
- T-Type breakout board fits standard solderless breadboards.
- Clearly printed GPIO pin labels for easy identification.
- Provides convenient access to all GPIO pins.
- Supports GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, and power pins.
- Reduces wiring complexity during prototyping.
- High-quality PCB with durable construction.
- Plug-and-play installation.
- Ideal for electronics learning and development.
- Suitable for Raspberry Pi IoT and automation projects.
- Easy debugging and circuit testing.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | T-Type GPIO Breakout Board (With Cable) | T-Cobbler Plus (Without Cable) | U-Shaped GPIO Expansion Board (Without Cable) | 40-Pin Rectangle GPIO Expansion Board (Without Cable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | T-Type GPIO Breakout Board | T-Cobbler Plus Breakout Board | U-Shaped GPIO Expansion Board | Rectangle GPIO Expansion Board |
| GPIO Connector | 40-Pin Female Header | 40-Pin male Header | 40-Pin male Header | 40-Pin male Header |
| Raspberry Pi Compatibility | Pi Zero, A+, B+, Pi 2, Pi 3, Pi 4, Pi 5 | Pi Zero, A+, B+, Pi 2, Pi 3 | Pi 3, Pi B+ | Pi A+, B+, Pi 2, Pi 3, Pi 4, Pi 5 |
| Ribbon Cable Included | Yes | No | No | No |
| Breadboard Compatible | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| GPIO Pin Labels | ✔ Printed | ✔ Printed | ✔ Printed | ✔ Printed |
| GPIO Breakout | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| I²C Support | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| SPI Support | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| UART Support | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| PWM Support | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| 3.3V / 5V / GND Pins | ✔ Available | ✔ Available | ✔ Available | ✔ Available |
| Pin Pitch | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm |
| PCB Material | FR4 | FR4 | FR4 | FR4 |
| Soldering Required | No | No | No | No |
| Plug & Play | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Primary Use | Breadboard Prototyping | GPIO Prototyping | GPIO Expansion | GPIO Expansion & Prototyping |
Applications
- Raspberry Pi Prototyping.
- Breadboard Circuit Development.
- IoT Projects.
- Home Automation.
- Robotics.
- Sensor Interfacing.
- Educational Electronics.
- Embedded System Development.
- GPIO Testing.
- SPI Communication Projects.
- I2C Device Integration.
- DIY Electronics Projects.
Precautions
- Ensure correct ribbon cable orientation before connecting.
- Disconnect power before plugging or unplugging the GPIO cable.
- Avoid short circuits between GPIO pins.
- Do not exceed Raspberry Pi GPIO voltage limits (3.3V).
- Handle the PCB carefully to prevent static damage.
- Verify pin numbering before connecting external modules.
- Keep away from moisture and conductive materials.
Package Includes
- 1 × Raspberry Pi GPIO T-Type Breakout Board.
- 1 × 40-Pin IDC GPIO Ribbon Cable.