{"product_id":"hatdrive-top-lite-for-raspberry-pi-5","title":"HatDrive! Top Lite for Raspberry Pi 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the HatDrive! Top \u003cstrong\u003eLite\u003c\/strong\u003e - a streamlined variant of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hatdrive-top-for-raspberry-pi-5\"\u003eHatDrive! Top\u003c\/a\u003e designed for your \u003ca href=\"\/products\/raspberry-pi-5\"\u003eRaspberry Pi 5\u003c\/a\u003e to enhance your experience with fast and reliable \u003ca title=\"Raspberry Pi SSD\" href=\"\/products\/raspberry-pi-ssd\"\u003eNVMe storage\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003e(NVMe SSD not included)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis version retains all the high-performance features of the original HatDrive! Top minus the 2x20 pin GPIO expansion header\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a cost-effective solution for those not requiring board stacking capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HAT \u003cstrong\u003esupports M-key NVMe drives in M.2 format sizes 2230 and 2242\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes dual LED indicators, dedicated I2C EEPROM memory and advanced power supply monitoring and diagnostics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi 5 and NVMe device not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my NVMe SSD work with this board?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineboards.io\/pages\/support-article-nvme-ssd-compatibility-list\"\u003ePineboards maintain an NVMe compatibility list\u003c\/a\u003e showing which drives work with their NVMe boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther NVMe drives may work however the link above shows all fully tested options - including the \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinedrive-256gb-nvme-ssd-2242\"\u003ePinedrive 2242 NVMe SSD\u003c\/a\u003e we stock in the store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePCIe FPC Bundles now available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn case you are thinking about integrating this board into your custom project, don't overlook the optional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pcie-fpc-bundle\"\u003ePineboards PCIe FPC Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e. Utilising the 100mm ribbon cable will provide you with added flexibility during the installation process of our boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe now stock an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/xl-pcie-fpc-bundle\" title=\"XL PCIe FPC Bundle\"\u003eXL version of the bundle\u003c\/a\u003e too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIt fits our Layer Case!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Lite version of the HatDrive! Top fits perfectly in our \u003ca title=\"Layer Case for Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ \u0026amp; Active Cooler\" href=\"\/products\/layer-case-for-raspberry-pi-m-2-hat-active-cooler\"\u003eLayer Case\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/3274\/files\/layer_case_for_pineboards_top_hat_lite_1.jpg?v=1718891361\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecially Designed for Raspberry Pi 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for the latest single-board computer, the Raspberry Pi 5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNVMe Drive Installation Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports NVMe (M-key) drives in M.2 format sizes 2230 and 2242, facilitating high-speed storage solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Interface Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with PCIe x1 interface in both Gen2 and Gen3 standards, offering versatile connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual LED Indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with 2 LED indicators for power supply voltage (“PWR”) and M.2 disk activity (“ACT”), providing essential operational insights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Form Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains compatibility with original Raspberry Pi HAT dimensions of 65 x 56.50 mm, ensuring a cohesive fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM.2 Standard-Compliant Power System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrates a voltage regulator capable of delivering up to 3A for the 3.3V power rail, in compliance with the M.2 (NGFF) standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy and Quick M.2 Disk Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Facilitates swift installation of M.2 disks in 2230 or 2242 formats, courtesy of a custom CNC made metal bracket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM.2 Card Power Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides power to the M.2 card directly from the FPC PCIe ribbon or through an alternative power method, adapted for the lite version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser-Friendly PCB Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features clearly marked PCB for ease of installation and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with premium electronic components and a 4-layer PCB for reliability and performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll Necessary Accessories Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a dedicated FPC PCIe ribbon, spacer pins, M2.5 screws, and a spacer pin for M.2 card mounting, ensuring a complete setup out of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineboards.io\/pages\/documentation-hatdrive-top-lite\"\u003eHatDrive! 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