PiGlow

SKU: PR-PIM013
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$20.37
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Description

The PiGlow is a small add on board for the Raspberry Pi that provides 18 individually controllable LEDs. You can use it for all sorts of things! And of course, it fits inside a Pibow!

Works just fine with all models of Raspberry Pi including the B+!

There are tons of things you can do with it:

  • Mood lighting / ambience
  • Showing current system load
  • Notify you of events like mentions in tweets or incoming e-mail
  • Feedback the status of scripts/daemons running on your Pi
  • Works great when VESA mounted to provide a cast against a wall
  • ...and pretty much anything else you can think of!

PiGlow sample code and other instructions

If you just want some Python code to start tinkering with please check out our GitHub repository which also includes the full datasheet for the IC used on PiGlow.

Gordon Henderson has added a PiGlow driver for wiringPi which you can find here: http://wiringpi.com/dev-lib/piglow/

Simon Walters has added PiGlow support for Scratch which is here: http://cymplecy.wordpress.com/

Jason Barnett has put together a great Python class and a load of samples: https://github.com/Boeeerb/PiGlow

Ben Lebherz has forked Jasons project and tidied up the code a bit while adding gamma correction: https://github.com/benleb/PyGlow

Manuel Ernst has created a Node.js library: https://github.com/zaphod1984/node-piglow

Jonathan Stowe has created a module for the Perl divers among you: https://metacpan.org/release/JSTOWE/Device-PiGlow-1.0

Toon Schoenmakers has gone as far as making a library for Golang: https://github.com/schoentoon/piglow 

More detail

This board uses the SN3218 8-bit 18-channel PWM chip to drive 18 surface mount LEDs. Communication is done via I2C over the GPIO header with a bus address of 0x54 (Python example code provided). Each LED can be set to a PWM value of between 0 and 255.

  • 18 LEDs (three each of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and white)
  • Great to provide feedback if you're running your Pi headless
  • PWM (dimming) control for each channel
  • Fully assembled (no soldering required)
  • Python code to access and control lighting provided

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FAQ

How do you Ship your Raspberry Pis?

We ship via Australia Post eParcel from our Sydney warehouse.

Australia Post picks up from us daily.

All shipping methods we use have tracking.

Do you ship from Sydney, Australia?

All our products ship from our warehouse in Sydney, Australia.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal.

We also accept purchase orders from educational and government institutions on 30-day terms.

You're automatically approved if you're a school, university, or state or federal government department or agency.

What is your return, exchange and warranty policy?

Returns

We accept returns for faulty products, but will first work with you to help get your Raspberry Pi working again.

99% of the time there it is not the Raspberry Pi that is faulty.

If you need help, reach out to us on help@littlebird.com.au.

Change of Mind

We are happy to accept a return for a "change of mind", however, you will need to cover the cost of any merchant fees associated with the return. Goods need to be in an "as new" state.

What's the warranty on your Raspberry Pis?

You can have peace of mind knowing that Raspberry Pi is backed by a 1-year warranty, and thanks to rigorous quality assurance testing in the UK factory, you can be sure that your Raspberry Pi will stay in good working condition.

How long does shipping and delivery take?

At our Sydney, Australia warehouse, we provide fast and reliable shipping. To go even further, we have created our own Raspberry Pi powered Robot called Bishop.

How long does delivery take?

Australia Post picks up from us daily. If you're within the Australia Post next day network you can usually expect your order to arrive the next day if ordered with Express Post before 2pm.

80% of Australian addresses covered and you probably already know if you're in the network.

How can I track my order?

When we ship your order (which we do daily), we send you a tracking link.

If you haven't received a tracking link, please email us on help@littlebird.com.au .

How do I contact customer service?

You can call us on 1300 240 817 or email help@littlebird.com.au .

Do you have a secure website?

Yes, our website is secure and we use the latest security features to ensure your data is always kept safe.

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