Skywriter Firmware Info error
@555a wrote: Brand new Raspberry Pi 2 with the Skywriter Hat Linux rpihobby01 4.1.13-v7+ #826 SMP PREEMPT Fri Nov 13 20:19:03 GMT 2015 armv7l GNU/Linux curl -sSL get.pimoroni.com/skywriter | bash sudo...
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@Mentazm wrote: Hi folks, Got a pi zero and a scroll phat the other day and got round to soldering them together today. It works fine apart from the fact that there's a dead LED on the top row, second...
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@Igor wrote: Hello, I am new to the raspberry pi community and have a raspberry pi B+. I love to be able to program some light shows with the Unicorn hat but I came to a snag.Both the raspberry pi and...
View ArticleUnicorn HAT jumper cables
@CoderGlasgow wrote: Hi I'm trying to link up my unicorn HAT using jumper cables on pins 2, 6 and 12. However when I do that and run a program to turn on all the lights only the lights (0,1), (0,2),...
View ArticleReceived half of my order
@gixieboy wrote: Hi there all the buccaneers,I am contacting the support team regarding my order PIXXX05.I opened the envelope only to find only one PiBow zero case and the micro usb to usb adaptor. I...
View ArticlepHAT DAC & Openelec\Kodi
@stevefoster wrote: I have bought a Pi Zero and pHAT DAC and was hoping to use them for an OpenElec/Kodi based music system. I have looked at the pHAT DAC installation instructions, but they only seem...
View ArticleCard for Pin-outs R-Pi
@templogin wrote: What is the card called for the pin-outs on a Pi? I can't find it in the shop. Thanks Posts: 4 Participants: 3 Read full topic
View ArticleDisplay-o-tron with Explorer HAT
@keithb wrote: Hi. I am a new boy to the Pi but trying to use the Explorer board to control a couple of analog devices and want to use a do3k to display some information. I am using a Pi 2b model b...
View ArticleLooks like not all Arduino Unos are created the same - will my 3d party Uno...
@AsTheCrowFlies wrote: Hi, my son has meticulously put together his DIY Gamer Kit but nothing happen (nary a flicker of light) when switched on. The battery is good. I'm suspicious that the Arduino...
View ArticleAnyone know if the M2 Standoff works with Pibow?
@rcms3 wrote: I'm using a HAT (Capacitive Touch), I've soldered the header to the HAT but the connection seems to only be strong when I press down / attach the HAT using standoffs. I've been...
View ArticlePhat Dac Volumio Driver?
@turnipking007 wrote: Hi .. Which dac driver do I pick to get my phat dac working please? regards pete Posts: 2 Participants: 1 Read full topic
View ArticleScrollphat Python twitter code help needed
@Mentazm wrote: HI folks, Programmed the scrollphat to stream my twitter timeline. Totally new to python and have very limited coding experience, mostly from 20 years ago. The code below works, but...
View ArticleDoes the Unicorn Hat require an external power supply?
@Igor wrote: Hello, My question is does the Unicorn Hat require an external power supply to run? I have a 5V DC with 2.1 A output adapter connected to the Raspberry Pi. Is that enough or does it need...
View ArticlepHAT DAC and Class D amplifier?
@stoobee wrote: I'm interested in the pHAT DAC, but just wondering about the landing for the RCA connector - instead of the RCA connector, can I just wire this up to a class D amplifier? Thinking...
View ArticleAdafruit SSD1351 fills slowly
@mini_ninja_64 wrote: I am using the adafruit SSD1351 with adafruits provided library I have found that when I use fillscreen it is quite slow and I can see the pixels filling up on the screen which...
View ArticleCapacitive Keypad colour/cover?
@piglet wrote: Hi, I've been looking at getting one of these keypads https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/sparkfun-capacitive-touch-keypad-mpr121 for a project I'm thinking about. However it appears to...
View ArticleAttaching HAT to Pibow Coupe
@awebber33 wrote: Hi,I'm looking to make a semi-permanent installation where I hope to be attaching a Perma-Proto HAT with an XBee attached to a PI 2 with a Pibow Coupe. I don't actually have either...
View ArticlePhat DAC - RCA & 3.5mm jack - Analogue VU meters
@Terry wrote: Hello, Can I please ask: 1) Is there any noticable difference in the signal quality between the two output options (RCA vs 3.5mm jack) ? 2) Can the two outputs be used at the same time ?...
View ArticlePibow Rainbow (for RasPi2)
@rhysowen wrote: I bought the Pibow Rainbow compatible with RasPi 2 and RasPi B from Maplin in the UK.Is there anyway I can make the GPIO pins available as there does not seem to be slots or cutouts...
View ArticleUltra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard Pairing
@Rick wrote: ultra-slim Bluetooth keyboard. I am trying to use this with a Pi 0. I have asus Bluetooth working OK with a Bluetooth mouse. I have tried to use the GUI Bluetooth to add the keyboard.the...
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