Use this 3D interface to sense things floating in the air over it. Detect swipes and the motion of your hand with X, Y and Z positions.
Skywriter HAT uses electrical near-field 3D sensing to generate positional data and detect common gestures like flicks and taps.
Use it to control your presentations like a Jedi, make a theremin to amaze and annoy all, or make a lock controlled by a magic spell!
Features
- Electrical near-field 3D/gesture sensing
- 4-layer PCB for best sensing performance
- Range of up to 5cm
- Full 3D position data and gesture information (flicks, taps)
- Uses the Microchip MGC3130 sensor
- Skywriter HAT pinout
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi 3B+, 3, 2, B+, A+, Zero, and Zero W
- Python library
- Comes fully assembled
Software
We've put together a Skywriter HAT Python library to take all the hard work out of reading Skywriter HAT's positional data and gestures, along with some examples to help you get started.
Our software does not support Raspbian Wheezy.
Notes
Because the sensing distance is up to 5cm you can mount Skywriter HAT behind a sheet of non-conductive material (like acrylic or fabric) and completely hide it inside your project!
Skywriter HAT Example Code
Skywriter HAT
We have 1 units in our Sydney Warehouse available for immediate dispatch.
We can get a further 100 units in Australia from Pimoroni.
If you order today, we can dispatch this stock between Jan 21, 2021 - Jan 28, 2021.
Raspberry Pi Model Compatibility | ||
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RP4 |
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Works with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B |
RP3A+ |
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Works with Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ |
RP3B+ |
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Works with Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ |
RP3B |
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Works with Raspberry Pi 3 Model B |
RP2B |
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Works with Raspberry Pi 2 Model B |
RP1B+ |
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Works with Raspberry Pi 1 Model B+ |
RP1A+ |
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Works with Raspberry Pi 1 Model A+ |
RP0W |
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Works with Raspberry Pi Zero W |
RP0 |
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Works with Raspberry Pi Zero |
RPCM3+ |
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Doesn't with Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ |
Welcome from Marcus Schappi,
Little Bird's Cofounder
Thanks for visiting PiAustralia!
I know that navigating the world of electronics and software can be challenging, but don't worry we're here to help!
If you ever need a hand, please contact me directly at help@littlebird.com.au or on Twitter at @schappi.
Thanks again and all the best,
Marcus