Raspberry Pi B+ GPIO compatibility

There are many plug in boards for the Raspberry Pi model B (2 x 13 pin connector) which are now not compatible with the Model B+ as this has 2 x 20 pin connector. Even if they plug in, they can interfere with some of the components as the position of the GPIO has moved.

Fortunately the entire Custard Pi range is compatible with the Model A, B and the Model B+.

Custard Pi 7 - Hardware Hackers interface to the Raspberry Pi

This post presents information about the Custard Pi 7. This has relay and open collector outputs, 8 bit general purpose pins that can be programmed as inputs and outputs, 4 analogue inputs and 1 analogue output and an LCD interface. It also has a prototyping area which icludes layout for a SMT IC. All of this is provided using the I2C interface which leaves all the rest of the pins on the GPIO to be used for other purposes if required.