Newark element14 launches MICROSTACK for Raspberry Pi

CHICAGO, USA: Newark element14 has launched the MICROSTACK range, a series of exclusive accessories for the Raspberry Pi that will make it quicker, simpler and easier for all levels of user to create and prototype physical devices for the next generation of Internet of Things products.

The first MICROSTACK products in the range provide GPS positioning, accelerometer and prototyping modules.

MICROSTACK modules are the building blocks for The Internet of Things for All. MICROSTACK was created by the designers of the widely popular PiFace Digital and PiFace Control and Display accessories for the Raspberry Pi, as well as the recent PiFace revisions for the Raspberry Pi model B+. MICROSTACK builds on the simple yet powerful ethos of PiFace offering many more possibilities in a more connected world.

MICROSTACK is a family of compact, reusable, stacking accessory boards with a common form factor, software and interface connections, built on a platform-specific base board (adapter board) for the Raspberry Pi.

The MICROSTACK Base Board for Raspberry Pi brings the MICROSTACK family to the Raspberry Pi, allowing the first of a series of accessories – including GPS, Accelerometer and Proto functions – to be connected.

The supporting software is easy to use, with easy installation, and example solutions demonstrating the power of MICROSTACK written in just five lines of Python.

These products are just the start of MICROSTACK's mission to make the Internet of Things for all. New modules as well as tutorials guides and application examples will be added to the family towards the end of the year.