A well-liked sort of venture for the venerable Raspberry Pi Zero is to show it right into a USB gadget. From sensible USB drive to keystroke injector there’s quite a lot of enjoyable available. In its normal kind, the Pi Zero is outfitted with USB Micro B connectors and also you’ll want a USB OTG sort adaptor to get a naked Zero up and working as a USB gadget. A well-liked strategy is so as to add an enlargement board with a USB A connector. There are a couple of variants out within the wilds however the 52Pi USB Growth Board caught our eye for a few causes.

Within the package, there’s a PCB with the USB A connector and this board bolts to the Pi Zero/Zero W utilizing the common mount holes. We like that the PCB runs the total size of the underside of the board making it fairly a rugged little unit. The USB connection is made utilizing small spring pogo pins on board the PCB which align with the related uncovered pads on the Zero. It’s an strategy utilized by plenty of adaptor boards and works nicely in our expertise.

Additionally equipped are two laser-cut clear acrylic items which sandwich the PCB and Zero. When all bolted collectively the proper spacing is created for the pogo pin connectors. Entry to all of the pins and the unique USB and HDMI sockets on the Pi Zero is maintained that means you need to use it in any method you may think!