MDB Pi Hat

The Qibixx MDB PI Hat is a reliable, universal MDB Interface which can operate in MDB master as well as MDB peripheral roles. It directly plugs onto Raspberry Pi compatible embedded computers with 40pin ‘HAT’ connector. The device supports both serial as well as spi connections to the host. Firmware update from the host under full software control is possible. The interface can be used for Master, Peripheral, Sniffing and combined applications. Thanks to a message buffering concept, the integration with software on the connected computer is easy to achieve and critical timing of the MDB standard is resolved.

The interface can be used for Master, Peripheral, Sniffing and combined applications. Thanks to a message buffering concept, the integration with software on the connected computer is easy to achieve and critical timing of the MDB standard is resolved.

A built-in 15W power supply can be used to power the host (Pi) and peripherals from the MDB bus power. Of course, this function can be disabled.

MDB Documentation
MDB Analyzer

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Special Features

Serial and SPI interfaces for data exchange with Pi
Standard MDB Connector, Master and Slave Message queueing, local Ack handling (slave)
No power supply necessary (Pi powered)
Precision sniffing capability with timestamp
Standard Pi Hat dimensions
2 LED Function indicators
Firmware update capable (from Pi)
Operation: 0 to +50?C, Storage -20 .. +70’
0-70% relative humidity, non-condensing
Power Supply 5V, 3A from MDB bus to Pi
Power supply can be disabled

Datasheet - Pi HAT Plus

Examples of use

Upgrade of classic vending machines to mobile payment
Integration of additional components into vending machines (e.g. money counters)
Monitoring and controlling of vending machines via a web interface

Documentation on https://docs.qibixx.com

Additional services

The product can be purchased as an OEM version from a small number of pieces in order to integrate it individually. In addition Qibixx can provide the following services for you: