Pimoroni LED SHIM for Raspberry Pi
The Pimoroni LED SHIM offers a compact, solderless solution to add 28 vibrant RGB LEDs to your Raspberry Pi, designed with a super-slim 0.8mm PCB that allows simultaneous use with HATs and pHATs.
Features
- Features 28 individually addressable RGB LEDs for dynamic visual feedback.
- Utilizes a solderless, friction-fit header for quick and easy installation on any 40-pin Raspberry Pi.
- Ultra-slim SHIM-format board (0.8mm thick) enables stacking with existing HATs and pHATs.
- Driven by the IS31FL3731 LED matrix driver chip for reliable performance.
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The Pimoroni LED SHIM provides an elegant and highly versatile lighting solution for your Raspberry Pi projects. Engineered with a unique friction-fit header, this SHIM eliminates the need for soldering, allowing for immediate deployment by simply slipping it onto the Pi’s GPIO pins. Its remarkably thin 0.8mm PCB design is a standout feature, ensuring that it doesn’t obstruct other HATs or pHATs, making it an ideal choice for multi-layered Raspberry Pi setups where space and compatibility are critical.
Powered by the IS31FL3731 LED matrix driver chip, the LED SHIM controls 28 bright RGB LED pixels, offering extensive possibilities for visual indicators, ambient lighting, or custom animations. Developers familiar with Pimoroni’s Blinkt! will find the programming experience very intuitive, as it leverages similar software libraries for pixel control. This makes the LED SHIM accessible for both beginners and experienced makers looking to add vibrant, interactive displays to their Raspberry Pi applications without complex hardware modifications.
Additional Information
| Weight | 0.00133 kg |
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| Dimensions | 6.5 × 1.2 × 0.08 cm |
