{"product_id":"adafruit-terminal-block-bff-add-on-for-qt-py-and-xiao","title":"Adafruit Terminal Block BFF Add-On for QT Py and XIAO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe QT Py Terminal Block BFF adds screw terminals, LiPo charging, and a STEMMA QT port to QT Py and XIAO boards for easier wiring and portable projects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Adafruit Products\" href=\"\/collections\/adafruit\"\u003eAdafruit\u003c\/a\u003e QT Py boards are a great way to make very small microcontroller projects that pack a ton of power - and now they have a way for you to \u003cstrong\u003emake wiring up sensors and batteries to QT Py boards even easier\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Adafruit Terminal Block BFF Add-On\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efor QT Py and Xiao\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to plug in your favourite \u003ca title=\"QT Py \u0026amp; XIAO Development Boards\" href=\"\/collections\/qt-py-xiao-development-boards\"\u003eQT Py or Xiao\u003c\/a\u003e board and get \u003cstrong\u003escrew-terminal blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e on each pin, plus a \u003cstrong\u003esocket pin\u003c\/strong\u003e you can plug a wire into, as well as an extra \u003ca title=\"Qwiic and STEMMA QT\" href=\"\/collections\/qwiic-stemma-qt\"\u003eStemma QT\u003c\/a\u003e port (in case your board doesn't have one) and \u003cstrong\u003eLipoly battery\u003c\/strong\u003e usage plus charging. Whew, it's everything you need to prototype your portable QT Py projects!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe call our like of QT Py \/ Xiao accessories BFF - a \"Best Friend Forever\". When you were a kid, you may have learned about the \"buddy\" system; well, this product is kind of like that! A board that will watch your QT Py's back and give it more capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most BFF's, this one has \u003cstrong\u003esockets for a QT Py to plug right into\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your board has headers already soldered on, you can plug and play. If not, either solder pin headers on, or use press-fit \/ solderless headers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, no pins are 'used' by this BFF, so you can \u003cstrong\u003estack this with other BFFs\u003c\/strong\u003e if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Adafruit Sensirion SHTC3 Temperature \u0026amp; Humidity Sensor (STEMMA QT \/ Qwiic)\" href=\"\/products\/adafruit-sensirion-shtc3-temperature-humidity-sensor\"\u003eSensor\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Batteries\" href=\"\/collections\/batteries\"\u003elithium battery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Qwiic\/STEMMA QT Cables\" href=\"\/collections\/qwiic-stemma-qt-cables\"\u003eQwiic cable\u003c\/a\u003e are not included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.1\" \/ 2.54mm pitch terminal blocks on every pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-wide socket header so you have a socket pin free on every pin for plugging in wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour mounting tabs, they can be broken off if not needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStemma QT \/ Qwiic (JST SH) connector on 3V \/ GND \/ SDA \/ SCL for connecting any of hundreds of displays, sensors, etc. No pullups are included on the BFF - but most boards have their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.7V\/4.2V LiPoly battery support with charging through the USB port. Will auto-switch to USB power when plugged in, and charge the battery with extra power. Charge rate of 250mA, can be adjusted to 500mA by soldering a back jumper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLipoly battery charging can also be disabled (cut back jumper) so you can use non-rechargeable batteries like AA's in a battery pack with JST PH connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo code required to use, so it works with any and all QT Py \/ Xiao boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 43.2mm x 30.3mm x 10.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Primary Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/adafruit-terminal-block-bff\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrimary Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Adafruit Terminal Block BFF Add-On for QT Py and Xiao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Sensor, lithium battery and cables are not included. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adafruit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55535494922625,"sku":"ADA6495","price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/3274\/files\/adafruit-terminal-block-bff-add-on-for-qt-py-and-xiao-adafruit-ada6495-1232568889.jpg?v=1776351336","url":"https:\/\/thepihut.com\/products\/adafruit-terminal-block-bff-add-on-for-qt-py-and-xiao","provider":"The Pi Hut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}