Let your Raspberry Pi communicate in style with this cool 11x5 LED matrix Scroll pHAT! It features 55 white LED pixels, perfect for writing messages, displaying graphs, or drawing pictures. Use it to show your IP address, CPU usage, or even play a low - resolution pong game. Designed to fit the Raspberry Pi Zero, it's also compatible with all 40 - pin GPIO Raspberry Pi variants. Key features include brightness control, a Python API, a pHAT format board, and communication over the I2C interface. The kit comes with an assembled Scroll pHAT PCB and a 2x20 0.1' female GPIO header. Some light soldering is needed to attach the header, or you can solder the pHAT directly to the Pi Zero. The core of the Scroll pHAT is ISSI's IS31FL3730 matrix LED driver chip, which can drive multiple LED matrix and segment display formats and supports adjustable display brightness. Find the Python library on Github. Note: Raspberry Pi is not included!
Using this Scroll pHAT is easy. First, if you're using the GPIO header, do some light soldering to attach it to the Scroll pHAT PCB. Or you can solder the pHAT right onto your Raspberry Pi Zero. After that, connect it to your Raspberry Pi via the I2C interface. Then, use the Python API to start writing messages, showing graphs, or playing games. When it comes to brightness, you can easily control it to suit your needs. Just make sure your Raspberry Pi is compatible - it works with all 40 - pin GPIO variants. Remember, the Raspberry Pi itself is not included in the kit. For maintenance, keep it in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or physical shocks. If you need the Python library, you can find it on Github.
