HatDrive! Nano for Raspberry Pi 5

Looking for an M.2 HAT for your Raspberry Pi 5 that fits within the official Raspberry Pi 5 case? So were we! That’s why we worked on the Pineboards HatDrive! Nano so that you don’t have to leave your poor Pi exposed to the world.

Supporting both M.2 2230 and M.2 2242 form factor devices with an M-Key connection, you can install an NVMe SSD and enjoy the much faster storage over the Raspberry Pi’s PCIe Gen 2/3 connection, or install AI accelerators or anything else that makes use of an M-Key in this form factor.

One of the best things about the tiny footprint of the Nano is that the fan on the Raspberry Pi Active Cooler is unobstructed and can pull in all the air it needs to keep things under control. If you need to use your GPIO header, don’t fret, these are also freely accessible!

Each HatDrive! Nano comes with one of our impedance controlled, itty bitty 25mm PCIe FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) cable to connect to your Raspberry Pi 5, and all the screws needed to either assemble the HAT in the official case, or out of it.

Raspberry Pi 5 and Case not included

PCIe FPC Bundles now available

In case you are thinking about integrating this board into your custom project, don’t overlook the optional Pineboards PCIe FPC Bundle. Utilising the 100mm ribbon cable will provide you with added flexibility during the installation process of our boards.

We now stock an XL version of the bundle too!

Features

• Incredibly small footprint: At its widest points it measures just 55x34mm!
• Official case compatibility: Why compromise? Utilise the lid of your case to keep everything safe.
• Wide-ranging device support: With both 2230 & 2242 M-Key M.2 devices supported, possibilities are endless. The presence of SUSCLK improves NVMe drive compatibility too!
• No half measures: Whilst small in stature, we didn’t cop out on components. For example, a quality 3A buck converter. Higher efficiency, less heat!
• High-quality accessories: The included impedance-controlled PCIe cable ensures a consistent, and quality connection to your Raspberry Pi 5, even at Gen 3 speeds! That, and all our screws/spacers are metal for that premium feel.
• Great value: When we say Nano, we mean both in size and impact on your wallet!

Resources

• Product Documentation
• How to update the Firmware on your Raspberry Pi 5
• How to flash an NVMe boot drive with Raspberry Pi 5
• How to update your Raspberry Pi Kernel and install Kernel Headers

Package Contents

• 1x HatDrive! Nano board
• 1x 25mm PCIe FPC cable with controlled impedance
• 1x Fixings set

Raspberry Pi 5 and Case not included