We’ve stepped up our LED game! Unicorn HAT HD crams 256 RGB LEDs, in a 16×16 matrix, onto a single HAT. High-definition rainbow goodness!
You can still use it for all of the same things as the regular Unicorn HAT, but with 4 times as many pixels it makes much more complex animations possible, including scrolling text, and even low resolution videos.
The bundled ninja diffuser makes the pixels look extra-shiny by providing some subtle diffusion, blurring the lines between each pixel. Simply use four of the nuts to space the diffuser slightly away from the HAT, and the other four to secure it.
The MagPi said that Unicorn HAT HAD had a “real wow factor” and that the “performance is excellent” in their five star review.
Features
- 256 RGB LED pixels in a 16×16 matrix
- Pixels driven by ARM STM32F and three STP16CPC26 LED drivers
- Bundled ninja diffuser, plus nuts and bolts
- Unicorn HAT HD pinout
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi 3, 2, B+, A+, Zero, and Zero W
- Python library
- Comes fully assembled
The ARM chip on Unicorn HAT HD does all of the heavy lifting, meaning that you can just bung data to it and it’ll take care of the rest. It acts as the man-in-the-middle between your Pi and the three STP16CPC26 LED drivers that actually drive the LEDs.
Software
Our Python library will have your Unicorn HAT HD pooping out high-definition rainbows in a jiffy. There’s a stack of examples too, to show you how to create slick animations, simulate the Game of Life, a forest fire or a flickering candle, and even scroll text!
Our software does not support Raspbian Wheezy.
Notes
- Photo-sensitivity warning: flashing, strobing, and patterns of lights may cause epileptic seizures. Always take care and immediately stop using if you feel unwell (dizziness, nausea, affected vision, eye twitching, disorientation).
- Power: Unicorn HAT HD requires a >2A microUSB power supply for your Pi. We recommend the official Raspberry Pi power supply.
Fast Shipping and Professional Packaging
Because of our long-standing partnership with UPS, FedEx, DHL and many other leading global carriers, we can provide various shipping options. Our warehouse staff is highly trained and will pack the items according to our exact and precise specifications. Before shipping, your goods will be thoroughly examined and secured. We deliver to thousands of customers every day from all over the world. This is a sign of our dedication to being the largest online retailer worldwide. There are distribution centers as well as warehouses located in Europe as well as the USA.
Note: Orders with more than one product are assigned a specific processing period dependent on the particular item.
Before shipping, we will examine the items ordered carefully before shipping. The majority of orders are shipped within 48 hours. The time to deliver varies from 3-7 days.
Returns
The stock is constantly changing and cannot be fully controlled by us due to the involvement of many parties including the factory and our warehouse. This means that the actual stock could alter at any time. Be aware that it is possible that your order could be out of stock after you have made the order.
Our policy lasts thirty days. If you haven't received your item within 30 days, we're unable to offer the option of a refund or exchange.
You are able to return an item when it's unopened and is in the same condition as when you first received it. It should also be returned in its original packaging.
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