Super Sticker Collection
@alphanumeric wrote: Was wondering if the transparent Picade stickers are in there? The ones shown on the Picade Bilge Tank Video. They are clear with white markings. Was wanting to use them with my...
View ArticleHow to connect a 12V solenoid valve to Automation Phat output
@automation wrote: Greetings, I want to drive a 12V solenoid valve with an output on the Automation Phat. I understand that the outputs are ‘sinking’ and there’s a maximum 500 mA capacity. The...
View ArticleGFX HAT documentation is non-existent
@veryalien wrote: There is a distinct lack of documentation for the GFX HAT. I had to resort to “use the source, Luke”, which wasn’t actually a problem, but… From the GFX-HAT github repository:...
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Picade LCD screen is mirrored? HELP
@sixdirtydwarves wrote: Hi there I recently bought your new smaller Picade package. I’ve got it all together and all was well until I turned it on. THe LCD screen seems to be in a “mirror” mode - so...
View ArticlePower Requirements for RGB LED Matrix
@wibbleboy wrote: I’ve been looking at a project using one or more of the 64x64 LED RGB matrix panels, but it’s unclear as to the 5V power requirements for the matrix. The listing states “5V regulated...
View ArticleAnother portable Pi Project!
@Clivvy wrote: HI everyone. Firstly, apologies. I am sure this has been asked a million times before and I have done a few searches and learned from them, i do however have my own problem I am hoping...
View ArticleAutomation Hat readings different between method
@kiddigital wrote: Hi, When I was trying to ‘capture’ my doorbell button press using an input, I got some strange signals. Sometimes my code said that the bell was pressed while nothing was going on,...
View ArticleNew Picade Joystick and Buttons do not work
@ipadeflteacher wrote: This is my second Picade. I was able to get the first edition working with little problems. However, I’m having a few big problems with the new one. First, none of the buttons...
View ArticleAutomation Phat and a neopixel RGB LED
@wobbler wrote: It would really help my project to send data to a single rgb led ws2812b from one of the outputs of the automation phat. I note they are connected to the -ve side of the circuit which...
View ArticleAutomation hat COUNTER
@netsystem wrote: Hy, I have some automation hat and I want to count form 3 Input (0->1->0) or (1->0->1) (SET-RESET) but with python library I’cant read fast as chip … there is a way ??...
View ArticleEnclosure options for a Pi Zero W and DisplayOTron?
@mmm wrote: Hi, I’ve recently completed a project which uses a DisplayOTron to control my Hue Lights. I want to move the project onto a Pi Zero W and leave it running (I wont need a keyboard...
View ArticlePhat Dac w/o sound output, but digital monitoring suggests otherwise
@zeelee wrote: Hi, I’ve just soldered on a Phat Dac and attached it to a 3b+ pi and have followed the installation instructions (both manual and via the script to double check). All audio input shows...
View ArticleOnOff SHIM - Pi is still auto-powering on with plug
@MikeIronFist wrote: I got a couple of OnOff SHIMs for a project I’m working on on where I want to be able to have a nice little set-and-forget gaming box. I am powering a Pi zero using the SHIM’s...
View ArticleThings to check on a Unicorn HD HAT
@Dgorst wrote: Hi all, Just got round to putting my HD HAT on my new Pi. Appears dead as a doornail - no obvious errors, but no lights when running the demos. What can I check? I2c should be enabled,...
View ArticleBest screen for a Pi Zero W energy monitor project - inky hat?
@Zarch wrote: I’m going to create a simple python project running on a Pi Zero W pulling a few bits of data from existing on-site mysql database and I want to display the data on a screen attached to...
View ArticleNew HyperPixel Display (non-touch) stopped working
@defsdoor wrote: Hi I got a new pi and hyperpixel display today and set it all up ok but at some point it’s stopped displaying any output. I’m running non-gui, and my /boot/config.txt looks ok. The...
View ArticleControls and button mapping
@tveith wrote: Well, I’m completely bummed out. Purchased the newest Picade this weekend. Took me much longer to build than I anticipated, had some damaged pieces including the speaker (had to...
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Enviro pHAT help
@neshko wrote: I just bought Envrio pHAT and I am starting to learn Raspberry pi usage. I don’t want to directly attach sensor to the board because I have casing that cannot be closed after. So I was...
View ArticleCannot install GFX HAT library
@mlesn wrote: I have a problem with installation of GFX Hat library. curl https://get.pimoroni.com/gfxhat | bash Results: ... Installing GFX HAT library for Python 2... Looking in indexes:...
View ArticleDisplayoTron backlight to come on in response to key press?
@mmm wrote: Hi all, Been struggling with this for a while. I’d like the backlight of the DisplayoTron to come on in response to any button press and then switch off again say 30 seconds after the last...
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