Pimoroni Unicorn Hat - 8x8 RGB LED Shield for Raspberry Pi A+/B+

Snap the Pimoroni Unicorn Hat onto a Raspberry Pi A+ or B+ model. This cool 8x8 RGB LED matrix gets power straight from the Pi. The Unicorn HAT offers a range of controllable colors, perfect for mood lighting, creating 8x8 pixel art, achieving persistence of vision effects, showing status, or just spreading color around. It features 64 RGB LEDs (WS2812B) with 24 - bit RGB color, a Python API that's NeoPixel compatible, an EEPROM with Raspberry Pi HAT configuration details, and the LED data is driven via DMA over PWM Pin #18.

Using the Pimoroni Unicorn Hat is easy. First, snap it on top of your Raspberry Pi A+ or B+ model. The hat gets power directly from the Pi, so you don't need an extra power source. To control the LEDs, use the Python API, which is NeoPixel compatible. You can create mood lighting, pixel art, or show status with it. When it comes to maintenance, keep it in a dry and clean place. Avoid touching the LEDs directly to prevent damage. If you're not using it for a long time, store it safely. Just follow these steps and you'll enjoy the colorful experience the Unicorn Hat provides.