The Little Bird Toucan is an amazing smart RGB LED HAT crafted for the Raspberry Pi. Powered by the APA102, it features 8 ultra - bright LEDs. Each LED can be dimmed and controlled individually, giving you the chance to create your own Raspberry Pi rainbow lights! You can use the Toucan to build status indicators for your Raspberry Pi, and it's a great alternative to Raspberry Pi Neopixels. Just like other Raspberry Pi RGB LEDs, you can generate colorful gradients, pulsing effects, or make them flash wildly. Simply plug it on top of the Pi, then start up the Python library to produce rainbows or flickering lights. If you're in search of LEDs for your Raspberry Pi or controllable LED lights, the Toucan is perfect for you. It's not only low - cost but also made in Sydney, Australia. The Data Line is on Pin 16 (GPIO23) and the Clock Line is on Pin 18 (GPIO24). The package includes 1 Little Bird Toucan Board. Specifications: 5V input voltage, APA102 (datasheet) - LED, single - wire serial, 40 - pin header, dimensions of 9mm (width) x 65mm (height). Warning: These lights can be extremely bright. Features: Eight APA102 RGB LEDs, individually controllable pixels, it sits directly on top of your Pi with a small footprint, fits inside most Pi cases, doesn't interfere with PWM audio, compatible with Raspberry Pi 3B+, 3, 2, B+, A+, Zero, and Zero W. There are libraries available like a library that drives APA102 on PyPI or the blinkt library. If you're using an Arduino, check out the relevant libraries. It comes fully assembled. Notes: Make sure to plug in your Toucan the right way as it has curves on the top that match the corners of your Raspberry Pi. The Toucan's dimensions are 65mm long x 8mm wide x 10mm thick (including header and pixels).
Using the Little Bird Toucan is a breeze. First, carefully plug it on top of your Raspberry Pi. Make sure to align it correctly, as it has curves on the top that match the corners of the Pi. Once it's in place, start up the Python library. You can use this to create all sorts of cool effects like colorful gradients, pulsing lights, or just make them flash on and off. If you're using an Arduino, there are specific libraries for that too. When it comes to power, it runs on a 5V input voltage. Keep in mind that these lights can be very bright, so you might want to adjust the dimming according to your needs. Each LED can be controlled individually, allowing you to get really creative. The Toucan fits inside most Pi cases and doesn't interfere with PWM audio, so you don't have to worry about any compatibility issues. It's fully assembled, so you don't need to do any complicated setup. Just enjoy creating amazing lighting displays for your Raspberry Pi. Remember, it's made in Sydney, Australia and is very cost - effective. Also, take note of its dimensions (65mm long x 8mm wide x 10mm thick) when considering where to place it.
