Back Panel Adapter and Custom Enclosure for Raspberry Pi 3, 4, or 5

The Back Panel Adapter allows the Raspberry Pi to be mounted vertically in a custom enclosure on the Sequent Microsystems Back Panel. It rotates the 40-pin GPIO connector by 90° and routes all GPIO signals to the Back Panel connector. The adapter is compatible with any Raspberry Pi I/O card that relies solely on the I²C interface. Its primary purpose is to enable integration with the new Sequent Microsystems Back Panel–based industrial automation systems.

FEATURES

• Routes all 40 GPIO pins to the Back Panel connectors

• Compatible with all Sequent Microsystems I/O cards

• Fits into the dedicated slot on the Back Panel

• Supports Raspberry Pi models 3, 4 and 5

• Includes custom enclosure and Back Panel mounting screw

DESCRIPTION

The Back Panel Adapter for Raspberry Pi contains a straight 2x20 pins male connector, and a right angle 2x20 male connector. All 40 GPIO pins are routed between the two connectors. It plugs into the dedicated slot on the Sequent Back Panel.

The straight 2x20 connector plugs into the female connector of the existing Sequent I/O cards by removing the long pin 2x20 which comes with the Sequent cards.

YOUR KIT

The Back Panel Adapter for Raspberry Pi I/O Cards kit contains the following items:

1. Back Panel Adapter

2. 11mm standoffs, nuts and screws

FAQ

Q: What exactly does the Back Panel Adapter do?
A: It mounts a Raspberry Pi vertically on the Sequent Microsystems Back Panel, routing all 40 GPIO pins to the Back Panel connector for seamless integration.

Q: Which Raspberry Pi models are supported?
A: The Back Panel Adapter is compatible with Raspberry Pi 3, 4, and 5 models.

Q: Is it compatible with Sequent I/O cards?
A: Yes, it works with all Sequent Microsystems I/O cards that rely solely on I²C for communication.

Q: How does the GPIO connector orientation change?
A: The adapter rotates the 40-pin GPIO connector by 90° for vertical mounting, routing every pin to the Back Panel.

Q: What hardware is included with the adapter?
A: The package includes a custom enclosure, a Back Panel mounting screw, and the adapter board.

Q: Can the adapter be installed in any slot?
A: It must be installed only in the designated Raspberry Pi slot on the Back Panel.

Q: Does it provide 5V power to the Raspberry Pi?
A: The Back Panel provides 5V power via the same connector; the adapter routes this to the Raspberry Pi as it would normally receive.