Product description: Pico GFX Pack - monochrome LCD display - RGBW backlight - for Raspberry Pi Pico - PiMoroni PIM656
Pico GFX Pack is another proposal from PiMoroni , which extends the functionality of the Raspberry Pi Pico with additional possibilities. This time, the manufacturer has prepared a monochrome LCD display in a retro style, backlit by RGBW diodes. The resolution of the display is 128 x 64 px , and its diagonal is 2.15 " . In addition, the panel also has buttons marked with the letters A, B, C, D and E and a Reset button. What's more, the Pico GFX Pack is equipped with Qwiic / STEMMA QT connector, so you can also connect additional peripherals to it.
Pico GFX Pack - monochrome LCD display - RGBW backlight - for Raspberry Pi Pico - PiMoroni PIM656.
At the back of the board there is a socket for connecting the Raspberry Pi Pico.
Special features of the plate
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico and Pi Pico W
- Kept in a retro atmosphere
- Equipped with RGBW LEDs, which are responsible for illuminating the board in any color from this range
- It allows you to display text and graphics that can be generated using the PicoGraphics library
- It does not require soldering, because there is a Raspberry Pi socket on the back of the board
- It is used in projects such as:
- Coding simple retro games or animations
- View color-coded notifications and alerts from web APIs
- View sensor readings and show graphs
Programming Pico GFX Pack
The board is designed to be used with the Raspberry Pi Pico, so it can be programmed using C++ and MicroPython. Using C++ you can implement more complex projects, but if you are a beginner - use MicroPython. In addition, the manufacturer has also prepared the necessary libraries for C/C++ and MicroPython .
There are 5 buttons directly below the display.
Pico GFX Pack.
Technical specification of the board
- Display type: monochrome LCD
- Screen diagonal: 2.15"
- Resolution: 128 x 64 pixels
- Screen backlight: RGBW LEDs
- User Buttons: 5
- Button labels: A, B, C, D, and E
- Additional button: Reset
- Pins: Qwiic / STEMMA QT connector, Raspberry Pi Pico socket
- Board dimensions: 60.8 x 56.8 x 12.2 mm
Kit contents
- Pico GFX Pack - monochrome LCD display - RGBW backlight - for Raspberry Pi Pico - PiMoroni PIM656 - 1 piece
