Pimoroni OnOff SHIM for Raspberry Pi

Enhance your Raspberry Pi with Pimoroni's On-Off SHIM! This tiny yet incredibly useful power switch adds a new level of convenience to your Pi setup. Pimoroni's SHIMs are a fresh range of boards, designed to be compact, budget - friendly, and super handy. Measuring just 0.8mm thick (excluding components), they can be directly soldered onto your Pi's GPIO pins, allowing you to use HATs and pHATs on top. To use, simply plug your micro - USB power supply into the micro - B connector on the OnOff SHIM. Press the button once to turn on the power and boot up your Pi. After installing our software, another press will initiate a clean shutdown and cut off the power completely. Key features include a super - small SHIM - format board, 0.8mm thick PCB, compatibility with HATs and pHATs, a corner - mounted push button for on/off, a micro - B power supply connector, a red status LED, optional breakout pins for an external button, a 2x6 female header, support for up to 2.5A power supply, a software daemon for clean shutdown, and it requires soldering.

Using the Pimoroni On-Off SHIM for your Raspberry Pi is a breeze. First, plug your micro - USB power supply into the micro - B connector on the SHIM. Then, give the button a single press to turn on the power and start up your Pi. Before you can use the shutdown feature, you'll need to install the provided software. Once it's installed, just press the button again when you want to shut down your Pi properly and cut off the power. Remember, this SHIM requires soldering if you want to attach it to your Pi's GPIO pins. Make sure to follow basic soldering safety guidelines. When it comes to maintenance, keep the SHIM clean and free from dust. If you plan to use an external momentary button, connect it to the breakout pins. And always ensure that your power supply doesn't exceed 2.5A to avoid any damage to the SHIM or your Pi.