The Mote pHAT is a game - changer for Raspberry Pi enthusiasts. It allows you to directly run our gorgeous Mote lights from your Pi or Pi Zero, creating a super - compact setup. You can connect up to 4 Mote light strips via our Mote cables to the 4 available channels, giving you up to 64 pixels of vibrant RGB lighting. The female header comes unsoldered, which is a great advantage as it lets you combine the Mote pHAT with other pHATs. You can use it to display sensor readings or control the Mote with buttons or switches. As per The MagPi's four - star review, it offers a compact and discreet way to control the lights without needing to connect to a laptop or Pi's USB port, and it provides great value. Features include four Mote channels with microUSB connectors, support for up to 64 RGB LEDs with 4 of our 16 - pixel Mote strips, 2x LC125A quadruple bus buffer gates, a specific Mote pHAT pinout, compatibility with various Raspberry Pi models like 3B+, 3, 2, B+, A+, Zero, and Zero W, and a handy Python library. Note that the female header requires soldering. We've developed a Python library to simplify using the Mote pHAT, and many examples from our standalone Mote library have been ported for it. However, our software doesn't support Raspbian Wheezy.
Using the Mote pHAT is easy. First, make sure your Raspberry Pi is one of the compatible models like 3B+, 3, 2, B+, A+, Zero, or Zero W. If you're up for it, solder the female header as it's not pre - soldered. Then, connect up to 4 Mote light strips to the 4 channels using our Mote cables. Each channel uses microUSB connectors. After connecting the hardware, install the Python library we've provided. It will make controlling the lights a breeze. Many examples from our standalone Mote library have been adapted for the Mote pHAT, so you can quickly get started with different lighting effects. When it comes to limitations, remember that our software won't work with Raspbian Wheezy. For maintenance, keep the Mote pHAT in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. If you're combining it with other pHATs, double - check the connections to ensure everything works properly.
