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Pimoroni Unicorn HAT Mini for Raspberry Pi

₹2,329.00 (Inclusive of all taxes)
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The Pimoroni Unicorn HAT Mini offers a compact 17×7 RGB LED matrix for Raspberry Pi, perfect for displaying animations, text, and simple graphics. Featuring four tactile buttons, it provides interactive control for a range of applications.

Features

  • Compatible with Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO headers, ensuring broad compatibility.
  • Onboard 17×7 (119 total) RGB LEDs driven by dual Holtek HT16D35A matrix drivers.
  • Mini-HAT format board, ideal for smaller Raspberry Pi models and compact projects.
  • Fully assembled with pre-soldered header, enabling immediate plug-and-play functionality.
  • Four tactile buttons for user input and interactive control.

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Description

The Pimoroni Unicorn HAT Mini transforms your Raspberry Pi into a vibrant display platform with its 17×7 RGB LED matrix. Each of the 119 LEDs can be individually controlled for color and brightness, allowing for dynamic animations, text scrolls, status indicators, and simple graphical interfaces. Its compact Mini-HAT form factor is designed for seamless integration with any 40-pin header Raspberry Pi model, including the Raspberry Pi Zero series, without obstructing other components.

Beyond visual output, the Unicorn HAT Mini enhances interactivity with four integrated tactile buttons. These buttons provide versatile input options, suitable for controlling LED patterns, navigating menus, or creating simple gaming experiences. Driven by dual Holtek HT16D35A LED matrix driver chips, it delivers reliable and precise control over the non-smart RGB LEDs. With its fully assembled design and pre-soldered header, the Unicorn HAT Mini ensures a quick and hassle-free setup, making it an excellent choice for educational projects, wearable tech, and custom visual feedback systems.

Key Features

  • 17x7 matrix of RGB LEDs (119 total) for vibrant visual outputs.
  • Individual color and brightness control for each LED, offering granular display customization.
  • Utilizes dual Holtek HT16D35A LED matrix driver chips for efficient LED management.
  • Four integrated tactile buttons provide flexible user input capabilities.
  • Mini HAT-format board design ensures compact and convenient integration.
  • Fully-assembled with pre-soldered header, requiring no additional soldering.
  • Compatible with all Raspberry Pi models featuring a 40-pin GPIO header.
  • Ideal for animations, text displays, status indicators, and interactive projects.

Applications

  • Visual feedback systems for IoT devices and smart home projects.
  • Animated status displays for embedded systems.
  • Interactive art installations and light-based projects.
  • Compact user interfaces for small Raspberry Pi setups.
  • Educational tools for learning Python programming and hardware control.
  • Small-scale gaming consoles or custom game controllers.

Technical Specifications

Item TypeHAT
CompatibilityRaspberry Pi 40-Pin GPIO Header
HAT TypeUnicorn HAT
No. of LEDs119 RGB LEDs (17x7 matrix)
LED DriverDual Holtek HT16D35A LED Matrix Driver
Length6.5 cm
Width3.0 cm
Weight0.015 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What Raspberry Pi models are compatible with the Unicorn HAT Mini?

The Unicorn HAT Mini is compatible with any Raspberry Pi model that features a 40-pin GPIO header. This includes the Raspberry Pi 4, Pi 3B+, Pi Zero W, and other 40-pin variants. It uses the standard Raspberry Pi HAT form factor for power and data communication.

What are the core technical specifications of the LED matrix?

The Unicorn HAT Mini features a 17x7 matrix, totaling 119 individually controllable RGB LEDs. It is driven by dual Holtek HT16D35A LED matrix driver chips, which manage the color and brightness of each non-smart LED without requiring an external controller like NeoPixel or DotStar types.

How do I control the LEDs and read button inputs?

Pimoroni provides a comprehensive Python library that simplifies controlling the LEDs and reading input from the four tactile buttons. This library abstracts the low-level hardware interactions, allowing developers to easily create animations, display text, and integrate button-based interactions within their projects.

Does the Unicorn HAT Mini require soldering?

No, the Unicorn HAT Mini comes fully assembled with a pre-soldered 40-pin header. This means it can be directly plugged onto your Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins, enabling immediate use without any additional soldering, making it ideal for beginners and rapid prototyping.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Pimoroni Unicorn HAT mini for Raspberry Pi

Additional Information

Weight 0.018 kg
Dimensions 6.5 × 3 × 2 cm