Modular Moto Z supports DIY and RPi HAT add-ons

Motorola and Element14 have launched a development kit for creating add-on modules for the new modular Moto Z smartphone, including an adapter for RPi HATs.We donit usually cover smartphones here at HackerBoards because most donit offer much opportunity for hardware hacking. Yet, Lenovois Motorola Mobility subsidiary has spiced up the smartphone space this week by announcing a modular, hackable iMoto Modsi backplate expansion system for its new Android-based Moto Z smartphones.In addition, Motorola has teamed up with Element14 to offer a $125, hardware-based Moto Mods Development Kit for building custom Moto Mods. Using this, developers can build their own Moto Mods add-ons for applications such as infrared cameras, e-ink displays, game controllers and printers to metal detectors, inventory tag readers, blood pressure monitors, and air pollution sensors, says Element14.