OTTAWA, CANADA (PRWEB) DECEMBER 06, 2017

MakerSpot - a leading online store making and selling popular Raspberry Pi accessories and electronics - released the world’s first stackable USB hub for Raspberry Pi Zero back in 2016. Since then the company has sold more than 10,000 units worldwide through their web store and Amazon online outlet. Today, MakerSpot is proud to announce the 2nd generation and also the world’s first - Raspberry Pi Zero Docking Hub - with a Kickstarter campaign.

The Raspberry Pi Zero Docking Hub comes with five USB host ports and adequate spacing between each port to accommodate USB devices with wide base width and height. Like the 1st generation, the new docking hub takes main power from one single micro USB port and supplies regulated power to the USB hosts and the docked Pi Zero. The new docking hub also come with a built-in 10/100BaseT Ethernet port and a 3.5mm bi-directional audio jack. Installation would takes only seconds and no soldering is required.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/makerspot/raspberry-pi-zero-docking-hub

“We launched the 1st generation stackable USB hub for Raspberry Pi Zero back in early 2016,” said Ming Leung, cofounder of MakerSpot. “It is quite well received within the Pi community. However, some customers have told us a general Pi problem that their USB devices can’t fit into the port due to tight spacing. We come up an idea to solve the spacing issue and at the same time pack more features into the hub. That’s how the docking hub is born.”

Early Bird supporters can receive one Pi Zero USB Docking Hub for CA$20 ($15.51 USD). Kickstarter exclusive price after that will be CA$25 ($19.39 USD). For a pledge of CA$33 ($25.60 USD) supporters will receive a complete package which includes one Pi Zero USB Docking Hub, one Clear Case Protector, one 5v2.4A USB Power Adapter (with plug options UL / EU / UK / AU) and one 5-ft Micro USB Cable with On-Off Switch. Kickstarter exclusive price after that will be CA$38 ($29.48 USD).

DETAILS:

• 5 x USB 2.0 host and charging ports with independent circuit protection
• one 10/100BaseT Ethernet port
• one 3.5mm bi-directional audio jack supporting recording and playback
• one micro USB power input port taking up to 2.3A current
• compatible with Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3 and Raspberry Pi Zero W

About MakerSpot.com
Founded in 2013, MakerSpot.com is a leading online store making and selling Raspberry Pi accessories and electronics. Based in Hong Kong with design center in Canada, the company delivers maker products to enthusiasts around the world with fast shipping.

February 1, 2016 – MakerSpot.com announced today the launch of their new website that provides electronics lovers with the best selection and lowest prices on Raspberry Pi Zero accessories and other electronics. From breadboard friendly to Raspberry Pi Zero as well as power supply and cables, the new site is a one-stop shop for everything an electronic lover who enjoys creating would ever need. Also offered on the site are the lowest priced accessories including hubs, stacks, adapters, storage and enclosure as well as a wide selection of affordable components such as modules, protoboard, wireless, LCD display and switches.

“Raspberry Pi launched Raspberry Pi Zero in November 2015 and while it is a true low cost computer for only $5, you still need multiple accessories to make the $5 board function,” said MakerSpot.com’s CEO Dominic Leung. “With the additional accessories makers need to purchase – this can increase their cost an additional $40 or much more. MakerSpot.com is excited to offer makers Pi Zero accessories at the $5 level. And with more than 20,000 Pi Zero boards sold since its release, we’re sure makers will be delighted with our Value Pack and Mega Pack featuring truly unbeatable prices on essential items,” concluded Leung.

MakerSpot.com is the new leader offering unbeatable pricing of the $5 Raspberry Pi Zero Value Pack that lets any maker get started on their next project. This Value Pack features the common core Raspberry Pi Zero accessories at an Internet-busting price. It includes:

• 8GB Class 10 MicroSD Card – Class 10 MicroSD memory card optimized for 4K/4KQD32 chunks read/write. Preloaded with the latest version of NOOBS installer.
• Mini HDMI to HDMI Adapter – Convert the Mini HDMI port on the Pi Zero to a standard size HDMI jack. Support 1080p video and audio output.
• 2x20 Pin Header Set – 0.1” 2x20-Pin Male Header (1 pack) and 0.1” 2x20-Pin Female Header (1 pack). All are gold plated and ROHS certified.
• USB OTG Cable – Convert the micro USB data port on the Pi Zero to standard USB-A jack using this 3-inch (8 cm) long USB OTG cable.

In addition to the $5 Raspberry Pi Zero Value Pack, only MakerSpot.com is offering a special $10 Mega Pack that is a 6 Piece Raspberry Pi Bundle Accessory Kit. Each of the six items in the Mega Pack has been carefully selected to meet the most common needs of electronics lovers who are building a new gadget. If each item were bought separately elsewhere, it would cost between $50 to $70 for all items – but MakerSpot offers the Mega Pack for only $10. The 6 items included in the Mega Pack are:

• WiFi Dongle – Connect your Pi Zero to WiFi. This WiFi dongle features one of the most common WiFi chipsets in the Pi community - Realtek RTL8188. Plug and play for Raspberian and many other Pi OSes.
• USB OTG HUB – The 4-port USB OTG hub extends the micro USB OTG port on the Pi Zero and allows the user to plug in more USB devices such as a keyboard, mouse and WiFi dongle.
• 8GB Class 10 MicroSD Card – Class 10 MicroSD memory card optimized for 4K/4KQD32 chunks read/write. Preloaded with the latest version of NOOBS installer.
• Mini HDMI to HDMI Adapter – Convert the Mini HDMI port on the Pi Zero to a standard size HDMI jack. Support 1080p video and audio output.
• 3x20 Pin Header Set – 0.1” 2x20-Pin Male Header (1 pack), 0.1” 2x20-Pin Female Header (1 pack), 0.1” 2x20-Pin Strip Right-Angle Male Header (1 pack). All are gold plated and ROHS certified.
• Pi Zero Protector – Features a simple yet durable acrylic casing with screws that will protect the Pi Zero from physical damage.

Visit http://www.MakerSpot.com for more information.

About MakerSpot.comFounded in 2013, MakerSpot.com is the leading online store for purchasing Raspberry Pi accessories and other electronics at the best price, widest selection and fastest shipping. Based in Hong Kong, with additional locations in China and Canada, the company reliably delivers products to electronics lovers located worldwide.