Unlock your inner musical genius with the Piano HAT, a fantastic mini - musical companion for your Raspberry Pi! Inspired by Zachary Igielman's PiPiano and blessed by him, we've transformed it into a touch - sensitive wonder with Pimoroni's special polish. Play music in Python, control software synths on your Pi, and take charge of hardware synthesizers. As Michael Horne said, it's a work of art. The MagPi calls it a great way for musical adventures. Features include 16 capacitive touch pads, 13 piano keys for a full octave, octave up/down buttons, an instrument cycle button, 16 bright white LEDs, and 2x Microchip CAP1188 chips. It's compatible with multiple Raspberry Pi models, comes with a Python library, and is fully assembled. Our thorough Python library offers various examples to explore its functions. Note that our software doesn't support Raspbian Wheezy.
Using the Piano HAT is a breeze. First, connect it to your compatible Raspberry Pi. Once it's connected, you can start exploring its functions. To play music, open the Python library we've provided. There are examples like the learn - to - play one where the LEDs show you which keys to press. You can also use it to control software synths like Sunvox or Yoshimi. For hardware synths, you'll need a USB to MIDI adapter. When it comes to maintenance, keep it in a dry and clean place. Avoid getting it wet or exposing it to extreme temperatures. Remember, our software doesn't work with Raspbian Wheezy, so make sure your Raspberry Pi has a compatible operating system.
