Pan Tilt on Ubuntu
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has been able to get the Pan-Tilt hat to work on Ubuntu? I realize from the install that it is officially unsupported, but the libraries are Python3 - I am trying to...
View ArticlePico Explorer display on full brightness
Hi, I can’t seem to change my Pico Explorer display backlight. The Explorer just has a Pico installed, nothing on the breadboard yet. The first time I turned it on (without program) the display seemed...
View ArticleOpenGL (fake KMS) with Hyperpixel 4
Hi! Why does my Hyperpixel show only a black screen if i activate the fake KMS on my Pi 3B+?. I need OpenGl for some of my applications. Since it is a DPI screen it should be possible to activate...
View ArticleDNS issue driving me crazy
Hi, I have a 3CX ready Pi4 on a new subnet. I have assigned a hostname and fixed IP/router/DNS - nothing else. When I set the Google DNS servers it fails to resolve a ping. A windows client on this...
View ArticlePico RGB Keypad Base as a USB HID device - SOLVED
Afternoon helpful folk. I think I’m missing something in my understanding: I have the Pico RGB Keypad Base working fine, ie: press a key → RGB lights up etc. However I want to use it in Micropython as...
View ArticleObscure Hardware Fault on Pico [solved]
I have got two Picos both bought from you. The first one has a rather odd fault. It is that some PIO program using state machine 0 do not work correctly, but others do. However, using my second Pico...
View ArticlePico Display Pack Python Library
Is there a published document that details the python library for the Pico Display Pack There are a few examples so I can glean some of the information e.g. display .set_pen .create_pen .clear...
View ArticleNeed new screens for hyperpixel 4” display
I have lost the screws to attach the risers to the board, are these available to buy please. 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic
View ArticleMopidy Iris not playing thru pirate audio
I have a Raspberry Pi Zero W and a Pimoroni Pirate Audio Headphone Amp DAC. I originally got this unit to work correctly after trying for weeks and installing different git hub scripts only to break...
View ArticlePico Display Static
I got the pins on my pico soldered on and the display connected and had started testing out the micropython image. Everything was working fine...
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Black lines on Pico Display Pack
Hi all, I recently bought and installed the Pico Display pack for the Raspberry Pico. I suspect that I put too much pressure on the screen and because of this black lines are appearing on the display....
View ArticleWhere can I find documentation?
Hi, I’ve just started using the pico and purchased an explorer base. Where can I find data about how it works and how I can use it. Thanks 3 posts - 2 participants Read full topic
View ArticlePicade driving us MAD!
My son and I are now on our second build of the Picade, as the first one did not work at all. We are using a Pi4 and have the 10" Picade model this time. We followed all instructions, and were then...
View Article10" Screen Kit Resolution Question
I have a question about the 10" LCD Kit by Pimoroni (Pimoroni HDMI 10 IPS LCD Screen Kit - 1024x768 ID: 4337 - $139.95 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits) before I buy. I...
View ArticlePico Display Pack - backlight
Hi, I’m considering purchasing a Pico Display Pack. Could someone who has one please confirm that the backlight is adjustable and that it can go pretty dim - my eyes are quite light sensitive. When...
View ArticleRecommended case for Pi 4B and Pi DAC Pro (iqaudio DAC Pro)
Hi, I’m looking for a smart case to house a Pi 4B and the Pi DAC Pro (iqaudio DAC Pro). Any recommendations? The Neo One looks nice, but might need some “adjustment” for the phono connectors. Cheers...
View ArticleUnicorn Hat LEDs not lighting up
I just got the Unicorn Hat in the mail today, I attached it to my Pis 3 pins but no lights. I followed the beginner’s guide and installed all the dependencies and all but still no lights. Is there...
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Trouble with Power Button on Picade Console
Hi all, I am new to Raspberry Pis and Picades and I am making my first post on this forum seeking some support. I had a few issues putting my Picade console together, but managed to get most of them...
View ArticlePico VGA base - spare GPIOs?
Are there any spare GPIOs available on the VGA demo base if the sound and SD card are also in use? There’s a group of six pads labelled “GP21”, “GP20”, “SDD2”, “SDD1” and “SD JUMPERS”, but no...
View ArticlePicade (USB-C) w Pi4 8Gb (NO SOUND)
Hello all, Recently built my PiCade (no instructions in the box) got it all working with the exception of sound. I’ve looked across google and the usual places before coming here. Hopefully someone...
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