pHat is the new format?
Do you think that the foundation would take your pHat idea and make if official? Would be very cool. P.s. You evil pirates, seeing the discount on the Picade I could not resist any longer. LoL...
View ArticleRPi Zero + Unicorn Hat Python 3 library install failed!
Running Raspbian Jessie Lite. I'm an old school C/C++ guy so know nothing of the python thing. ;) Ta. $ \curl -sS get.pimoroni.com/unicornhat | bash This script will install Unicorn Hat librariesand...
View ArticleRPi Zero + Unicorn Hat Python 3 library install failed!
Found it, pip-3.2 seems be now called pip3. I did not have git installed either.
View ArticleRPi Zero + Unicorn Hat Python 3 library install failed!
Yeah, the Lite Raspbian image is definitely not for the faint of heart. It's also most definitely Lite, so kudos to them. I think the legendary @RogueM is looking into getting the installers working...
View ArticleLaptop project
It is indeed - particularly considering yesterday's developments in the world of pi....
View ArticleRPi Zero + Unicorn Hat Python 3 library install failed!
Yes, I'm on it :D ... in the meantime I have posted a workaround in the Jessie FAQ.
View ArticleAccount auto created on store
One of the reasons, there are a few, why I choose to buy from Pimoroni is that I can use the shop with paypal and don't need to create an account. Recent events have made me very cautious with where I...
View ArticleUnicorn Hat Help Please =)
Wow thanks for the response, I got an image that included the PMS and it works brilliantly. I have decided to leave this unit as a pure PMS and purchase another to mess around with whilst I get use to...
View ArticlePiglow - Error Messages
Did that and no joy. Ran python bar.py and get the following; pi@raspberrypi ~/Pimoroni/piglow $ sudo python bar.py Traceback (most recent call last): File "bar.py", line 8, in piglow.leg_bar(0, x /...
View ArticleScroll pHAT / Pibow Zero
I soldered up my new Pi Zero and Scroll pHAT. It was pretty simple to get going after installing smbus psutils from apt on a fresh card with the latest Jessie. The Pibow Zero is lovely, and I really...
View ArticleScroll pHAT / Pibow Zero
Nice work! We'll have a diffuser for Scroll pHAT soon as well :-)
View ArticleAccount auto created on store
Hi Richard, Not sure which e-mail you're referring too - if you want to forward a copy to me (jon@pimoroni.com) I'll take a look! Main benefit to having an account is that your details are saved for...
View ArticlepHat is the new format?
Hah! That's how we get you :-) We don't expect it to be official as such, but we'll be publishing our specs for it. We're still on the HAT train too - more coming in that space :-)
View ArticleSensors and motors for a classroom of Explorer Hat Pro's
I am looking for some advice for what electronics to buy for my classroom's Explorer Hat Pros to teach Python with, since electronics is not really my area of expertise. I will need to be buying 32+...
View ArticleSensors and motors for a classroom of Explorer Hat Pro's
Most analog sensors work in tandem with a resistor to make a voltage divider - so that's super cheap and simple to implement. :-) Motors are always going to cost a bit more - basically it comes down...
View ArticleQuestion on lcd screen enclousre
Will this : Pimoroni Raspberry Pi 7" Touchscreen Display Case - NoirPRODUCT ID: 2033 work with this Tontec screen www.amazon.com TontecĀ® 7 Inches Raspberry Pi LCD Display Screen TFT Monitor AT070TN90...
View ArticleQuestion on lcd screen enclousre
I wouldn't have thought so, it relies on the specific mounting holes on the Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Display!
View ArticlePicade Console build experience and comments
Simon: I really struggled with was a really stupid thing... putting the hinge on properly so that the back door fits nicely. Oh, man. I'm having a lot of problems with the hinge in mine. Looks like I...
View ArticlepHat idea. One with an ATMEL chip on it
You can call it the 'ah ha me pHat' as 'ah ha' sounds a bit like ard from arduino when said in a pirate voice... I'll get my coat........... ;)
View ArticleCade-Kong
I'm building the Picade Console for my nephews and they are big Donkey Kong fans. I you are willing to share your amazing artwork send me a message, please. Thanks!
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