Enhance your Raspberry Pi projects with the amazing Display-O-Tron HAT! It offers a colorful character display and button inputs in one sleek package. This HAT comes with a 16x3 character LCD display, a fully controllable 6-zone RGB LED backlight, a bright white bar graph, and six capacitive touch buttons. Ideal for internet radio or home automation projects, it's compatible with multiple Raspberry Pi models including 3B+, 3, 2, B+, A+, Zero, and Zero W. The SN3218 LED matrix driver chip powers the RGB backlight, and the Microchip CAP1166 chip manages the touch buttons. With a Python library and examples, it's easy to get started. Just note, our software doesn't support Raspbian Wheezy. And if you use a case, we recommend the Pibow Coupé to keep using the touch buttons.
Using the Display-O-Tron HAT is a breeze. First, connect it to your compatible Raspberry Pi. You can start using the Python library right away. There are examples that show you how to control the backlight, bar graph LEDs, and touch buttons. You can also create more advanced things like menus, games, or an internet radio. Remember, the software doesn't work with Raspbian Wheezy, so make sure your Pi has a supported operating system. When it comes to maintenance, keep it clean and dry. The breakout pins need soldering, so if you're not experienced with soldering, get some help. If you want to use a case for your Pi, choose the Pibow Coupé case to still use the capacitive touch buttons.
