Pimoroni PIM273 - Unicorn HD LED Matrix HAT with 16x16 LEDs for Raspberry Pi
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Pimoroni Unicorn HD LED Matrix HAT with 16x16 LEDs for Raspberry Pi
Pimoroni has evolved in the realm of LEDs! The Unicorn HAT HD packs 256 RGB LEDs into a 16x16 matrix on a single HAT. High-resolution rainbow quality!
You can still use it for all the same things as the regular Unicorn HAT, but with four times as many pixels, much more complex animations are possible, including scrolling text and even low-resolution videos.
The included Ninja Diffuser makes the pixels look extra shiny by providing subtle scattering and blurring the lines between individual pixels. Simply use four of the nuts to space the diffuser slightly away from the HAT, and the other four to secure it.
The magazine MagPi awarded the Unicorn HAT HD a "real wow factor" and "excellent performance" in their five-star review.
- 256 RGB LED pixels in a 16x16 matrix
- Pixel control via ARM STM32F and 3x STP16CPC26 LED drivers
- Included Ninja Diffuser, as well as screws and nuts
- Unicorn HAT HD pinout
- Compatible with all Raspberry Pi models with a 40-pin connector
- Python library
- Fully assembled
The ARM chip on the Unicorn HAT HD handles all the heavy lifting, meaning you can simply feed it data, and it takes care of the rest. It acts as a mediator between your Pi and the 3x STP16CPC26 LED drivers that actually control the LEDs.