PiloT
Release your Pi with a PiloT
Features and Specifications
About | Photos | How it works | Variants | Compatibility
About
The PiloT is a HAT compliant board which is compatible with all versions of Raspberry Pi with 40 pin header, including Pi 2,3 and Zero models. Fully controllable with I/O pins, the PiloT can communicate with the Pi over USB or serial ports*. Two versions are available - the PiloT 3GL, which offers hexaband 3G/HSPA for global coverage, with fallback to EDGE/GPRS, and SiRF V GNSS technology, and the PiloT 4G-1,which is an LTE CAT-1 device with fallback to 2G for Europe.
The PiloT can be fully controlled from the Raspberry Pi, and can support data communication using either PPP or CDC-ECM (PiloT 3GL) or CDC-NCM (PiloT 4G-1). Scripts to automate communication setup are available.
*We recommend use of USB ports for Pi 3 as the main serial port is used for Bluetooth / Wi-Fi communication.
Photos
PiloT 3GL
PiloT 4G-1
How it works
Variants
Compatibility
The PiloT is currently compatible with the following devices:
Raspberry Pi 4
Raspberry Pi 2 Model B
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
Raspberry Pi 2 Model B+
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
Raspberry Pi Zero
Raspberry Pi Zero W
Up board (standalone mode)
Please note: settings and configuration may vary according to board specifications.
Case Studies
Assembly
Kit Contents
Please note:
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Raspberry Pi / other development boards are not supplied, and should be purchased separately if required.
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SIM card not supplied. A working SIM card is required for use of the cellular function on the PiloT, and should be purchased separately before use.
The kit contents supplied will vary according to the buyer's chosen PiloT option. The components included in the kit for each variant are as follows:
PiloT 4G-1: PiloT 4G-1 HAT, Micro-USB to USB cable.s
PiloT 3GL*: PiloT 3GL HAT, Micro-USB to USB cable, right-angled 3G stub antenna.
Additional antennas and other components are also available. Please browse the related products here, or contact Linkwave for recommendations.
*Please note: a GPS antenna is required for use of the location option on the PiloT 3GL. Please see here for recommended antennas.
Technical resources
Technical documentation | Technical drawings | Connectors
Technical documentation
Technical drawings and dimensions (mm)
Connectors
Pin functions
Further pin function information
*The level shifter used for the serial signals is a TXB0104D, which is an auto bi-directional device. Pull up or pull down resistors must not be attached to the signal pins identified.
Purchase and pricing information
Small quantities
Buy now
Both variants of the PiloT are available for purchase on our eCommerce site.
Please note: although our eCommerce site is convenient for smaller order quantities, our online stock level is limited. For orders of over 50 in quantity, please refer to the section below.
Larger quantities
For projects requiring larger quantities of PiloTs, please get in touch on +44 01522 833204, or send us a message using our online contact form.