the idea of the HAT is the end user has a easy experience of using the board. As the LOGI boards are mainly aimed at developers, it can be expected the user would have the ability to setup the board. I don't have a BBB so I can't say if the device t…
I have my LOGI-PI on a B+. All works ok, there is just enough clearance between the connector and USB socket, I might put some tap on top just to make sure no shorts happen.
Did you take off the lens cap? Have you tried to focus the lens?
I found that the focus when the lens was all the way in meant all I got was black, I had to unscrew the lens till it was 3/4 the way out to get a image that was usable.