The TIMI to Pi Adapter connects to the Raspberry Pi's 40-pin GPIO header and breaks out selected pins for the BBM MatesBUS interface. It provides a 3.3 V asynchronous serial UART link between the Raspberry Pi and connected MatesBUS devices such as the TIMI-96 display module.

A selector switch on the back (accessible from the side) toggles between Pi communication mode and device programming mode. In programming mode, the Raspberry Pi's TX signal is interrupted so you can programme the connected device via the 5-pin programming header using a BBM Programmer — without disconnecting the adapter from the Pi.

Key Features

• Raspberry Pi 40-Pin Compatible – Plugs directly onto the Pi GPIO header
• BBM MatesBUS Interface – 2 rows × 5 pins, 0.1″ (2.54 mm) pitch, 0.3″ (7.62 mm) row spacing
• 3.3 V Serial UART – Asynchronous serial communication with MatesBUS devices
• Programming Mode Switch – Toggle between Pi connection and device programming without disconnecting
• 5-Pin Programming Header – Programme connected devices directly through the adapter
• Breadboard Compatible – MatesBUS pinout suits direct breadboard insertion

Ideal For

• TIMI-96 display projects with Raspberry Pi
• MatesBUS device development and prototyping
• Raspberry Pi serial peripheral integration

Package Contents

• 1× TIMI to Pi Adapter

Resources

• Pi Adapter Datasheet (PDF)