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HCDC RPi GPIO Status LED & Terminal Block Breakout Board HAT for Raspberry Pi A+ 3A+ B+ 2B 3B 3B+ 4B
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HCDC RPi GPIO Status LED & Terminal Block Breakout Board HAT for Raspberry Pi A+ 3A+ B+ 2B 3B 3B+ 4B

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$18.99

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Bottom line: The HCDC RPi GPIO Status LED & Terminal Block Breakout Board HAT for Raspberry Pi A+ 3A+ B+ 2B 3B 3B+ 4B is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the emulation hardware category, priced around $18.99. Compare close alternatives before committing.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored HCDC RPi GPIO Status LED & Terminal Block Breakout Board HAT for… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the emulation hardware category. HCDC's emulation hardware lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Mixed or limited buyer feedback at this price point — focus your evaluation on recent reviews that specifically address build quality and long-term reliability, and shortlist one or two close alternatives before deciding.

Common buyer scenarios for emulation hardware of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ The item has been soldered and assembled. Support for Raspberry Pi A+ 3A+ B+ 2B 3B 3B+ 4B
  • ✓ Backed by HCDC's warranty and support channels
  • ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

  • The item has been soldered and assembled. Support for Raspberry Pi A+ 3A+ B+ 2B 3B 3B+ 4B
  • GPIO status LED and power 5V / 3.3V indication. GPIO output or input level high LED on, output or input level low LED off. 5V blue, 3.3V red, GPIOs green. The position of the LED is in a one-to-one correspondence with the position of the Raspberry Pi 2x20pin connector, and the logic level of the GPIO can be observed very quickly and intuitively. The driving current of each LED is only 0.1mA, so you don't have to worry about it affecting the read and write status of GPIO.
  • Terminal block pitch 3.5mm/0.138", wire size range 26AWG to 16AWG, strip length 5mm, screw M2 steel, pin header and cage copper. 2 x 20 pins expansion pin header, height 8mm/0.32".
  • Packing list: 1x terminal block breakout module, 4x M2.5x16mm nylon standoffs, 4x M2.5x6mm nylon standoffs, 4x M2.5 nylon nuts(NOTE: the item not include Raspberry Pi Board).

Full Specifications

BrandHCDC
Colorblue, red
Gauge26.0
ModelHD040
Pitch0.14 Inches
Voltage3.3 Volts
MaterialCopper
Item Pitch0.14 Inches
Part NumberHD040
Material TypeCopper
Mounting TypePanel Mount
Connector TypeScrew
Number Of Poles40
Number Of Contacts40
Number of Positions40
Item Dimensions W x H2.56"W x 1.09"H

Ready to buy?

HCDC RPi GPIO Status LED & Terminal Block Breakout Board HAT for Raspberry Pi A+ 3A+ B+ 2B 3B 3B+ 4B is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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