Product description: Stellar Unicorn - 16x16 RGB LED matrix with Raspberry Pi Pico W - PiMoroni PIM676
A colorful clock or a display for various messages are just a small part of the wonderful projects you can create thanks to the versatile LED matrix from PiMoroni - Stellar Unicorn! The manufacturer used the Raspberry Pi Pico W module to drive it. The panel is equipped with 256 RGB LEDs in a 16x16 arrangement, with the possibility of separately adjusting the color and brightness of each of them. The device has a built-in speaker and amplifier for sound effects, as well as a connector for connecting the battery. Thanks to 2.4 GHz wireless communication offered by Raspberry Pi Pico W, in addition to colorful effects, the matrix can also display all data from the network. The set also includes metal legs on which the tile can be placed.
Stellar Unicorn - 16x16 RGB LED matrix with Raspberry Pi Pico W - PiMoroni PIM676.
Create unique designs with the Stellar Unicorn matrix.
Main features of Stellar Unicorn
- 256 RGB LEDs in a 16x16 arrangement
- Individual control of the color and brightness of each diode
- Included with Raspberry Pi Pico W
- Built-in speaker and amplifier for sound effects
- Possibility of power supply via battery
- High refresh rate ensuring image stability
- Built-in phototransistor
- Built-in 10 buttons, including the RESET button
- Metal feet included
Stellar Unicorn Programming
The matrix is based on the Raspberry Pi Pico W module, which uses the RP2040 microcontroller. It is programmed in C/C++ and MicroPython. The manufacturer has prepared guides for these languages along with sample program codes:
Thanks to Raspberry Pi Pico W, the matrix supports wireless communication.
Elements included in the set.Stellar Unicorn technical specifications
- Built-in module: Raspberry Pi Pico W
- System: Raspberry Pi RP2040
- Core: ARM Cortex-M0+ Dual-Core 133 MHz
- Wireless communication chip: CYW43439
- Wireless communication type: WiFi 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
- SRAM memory: 264 kB
- Flash memory: 2 MB QSPI with XiP support
- LED color: RGB
- Number of LEDs: 256 LEDs
- Layout: 16 columns and 16 rows
- Built-in audio amplifier: MAX98357
- Connectors:
- 2x STEMMA QT / Qwiic
- JST-PH
- Dimensions: 108 x 108 x 10.2 mm
Set contents
- Stellar Unicorn - 16x16 RGB LED matrix with Raspberry Pi Pico W - PiMoroni PIM676
- USB A - microUSB cable
- Metal legs
