What if Scroll pHAT had double the pixels and individual pixel brightness control? That's Scroll pHAT HD! It packs 17x7 bright white pixels (119 in total) on a single pHAT, allowing full PWM brightness control for each pixel. With per - pixel brightness, you can create stunning animations and even anti - aliased text. Use it as a scrolling message display for tweets, weather, or news, or as a 17 - band spectrum analyzer for audio. There are enough pixels for simple games like Tetris, Pong, or snake. Designed to match the Raspberry Pi Zero, it's compatible with all 40 - pin GPIO Raspberry Pi variants (3/2/B+/A+). Features include a 17x7 matrix of bright white pixels, individual PWM brightness control, use of the IS31FL3731 LED matrix driver chip, compatibility with multiple Raspberry Pi models, and a Python library. The kit includes an assembled Scroll pHAT HD PCB and a 2x20 0.1' female GPIO header. Some light soldering is needed to attach the header, or you can solder the pHAT directly to the Pi Zero. Pimoroni's one - line installer will set up the Scroll pHAT HD Python library, and there are many examples to show what it can do. Note: Raspberry Pi is not included.
Using Scroll pHAT HD is a breeze. First, if you're using the GPIO header, you'll need to do some light soldering to attach it to the PCB. Or, you can solder the pHAT directly to your Raspberry Pi Zero. After that, use Pimoroni's one - line installer to get the Python library up and running. Once installed, you can explore the provided examples to see how to use it as a scrolling message display, a spectrum analyzer, or for playing simple games. When it comes to maintenance, keep it in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. Also, be careful when handling it to prevent any physical damage to the pixels or the PCB. And remember, you'll need to provide your own Raspberry Pi as it's not included in the kit.
