Add four USB 3.2 ports to your Raspberry Pi 5 with the Waveshare PCIe to USB HAT+

The Waveshare PCIe to USB HAT+ is designed to extend the capabilities of the Raspberry Pi 5 or the Rockchip Rock Pi boards by adding four more USB 3.2 high-speed USB ports.

The module will also feature real-time power status monitoring and allow USB power management through software. Additionally, the board has an EEPROM to store Pi IDs and other things and it features a vent to keep the Pi cool.

Previously we have written about many different RPi hats like the 52Pi NVMe M.2 SSD HAT, the Geekworm X1004 HAT+, the Mcuzone MPW7 HAT, and many others feel free to check those out if you are interested in the topic.

Waveshare PCIe to USB 3.2 HAT+ Specifications

• PCIe x1 Gen2 mode
• Only supports Raspberry Pi 5 Model B.
• Equipped with VL805 original high-performance main control chip
• Reserved airflow vent for cooling fan to enable better cooling
• Support USB power control
• Dimension – 85 x 49mm

The company mentions the device’s plug-and-play nature and you don’t need extra software or hardware to run it properly. Installation and how-to guides are available on their Wiki Page. However, default GPIO control requires soldering a 0R resistor, with instructions also provided on the Wiki.

You can buy the PCIe to USB 3.2 HAT+ on Amazon for $27.99, or get it directly from the Waveshare store for $19.99, not including shipping costs.

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