Pi Noob: getting started with unicorn paint
There must something silly that Im missing.Bought Raspberry pi and Unicorn HAT at Maker FaireMade sure pi is up to date.Followed tutorial "getting started with unicorn hat"Followed tutorial "getting...
View ArticleUsing the Explorer Hat Pro in Python3
Hmm I've follow this suggestion to the letter & installed with: sudo apt-get install python3-smbus.However it doesn't do a thing for me, the problem still persists with my Explorer HAT Pro, in as...
View Article7" touch screen ribbon cable advice
Hi there, Recently received a smart looking touchscreen and I'm following the instructions, however the large ribbon cable seems very tricky to fit in. Am I doing something wrong?- It seems like it...
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Cade-Kong
Finally got around to sorting some custom artwork for my picade. First effort has actually come out really nice. Thanks for the templates guys. Sorry about poor pictures. IMAG1069.jpg760x1344 351 KB...
View Article12 inch screen connections
Having the same problem myself now. Literally just come online to have a look at the reference photos on the store while trying to fit my screen and it appears (at the time of writing this) that the...
View Article12 inch screen connections
And store site was back up and running not long after my last message.... Anyway, now I have everything seemingly wired and upon powering up the screen flashes blue and says no signal. Do I need to...
View ArticleA few questions wrt to tft and touch
ok, great. Thank you. Will give this a try. BR DerHagen
View Article7" touch screen ribbon cable advice
Is this the black connector on the Pi, or the display board? At both ends there should be a small plastic clip which you need to pull out. The cable then slides into place- but doesn't go as far in as...
View ArticlePi Noob: getting started with unicorn paint
You should have a folder on your Pi that's in: /home/pi/Pimoroni/unicornhat/unicornpaint/ You'll need to fire up the Terminal/Command Line and type: cd /home/pi/Pimoroni/unicornhat/unicornpaint/
View ArticleRaspbian Jessie Bluetooth Keyboard setup
I recently purchased the slimline bluetooth keyboard and adapter for my RPi2 - I'm having trouble setting up Raspbian Jessie to use the bluetooth keyboard. Do you have any definitive setup/install...
View ArticleCan I return GPS antenna for replacement?
Can I return 2 GPS/GNSS antenna MCX EML ANT102 antennas in exchange for the Adafruit versions suitable for use with the Adafruit Ultimate GPS Breakout ADA746 please? I purchased two GPS/GNSS antenna...
View ArticleCade-Kong
Do you want the artwork file? You will just need to get it printed on a sheet of A2 (or A3+), but just to make sure I went with A2, so they didn't mess it up.
View Article12 inch screen connections
Well, after my issue stated in the post above I gave up for a bit and came back to it after about an hour. Low and behold the screen powered up fine complete with picture (always a bonus). Strangely,...
View ArticleSwitches and micro switch advice/ help please (im new to this)
Thanks for your advice, i opted for reed switches, works great! thanks again. J.
View Article7" touch screen ribbon cable advice
This is black connector on the display board, the screen has a brown control cable about an inch in width that needs to be connected. I will check the un-clipping nature of the connector.I thought it...
View Article7" touch screen ribbon cable advice
Yeah thanks gadgetoid, not come across this type of connector before, all done. It moves forward, allowing the brown cable to go in.Job done!
View ArticleEpisode 004 - Berlin, meine Lieben
This week, in a slightly late/early episode, we talk about our adventures at Maker Faire: Berlin.
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