Picade Plasma Button Kit
Overview
The PIM417 is an arcade button lighting kit designed to add addressable RGB illumination to the Picade X HAT ecosystem. It features six individual PCBs with chainable APA102-style LEDs that fit into the low-profile housing of arcade buttons to provide customizable visual feedback.
Why Choose This Part
The kit uses a chainable interface that connects directly to the Hack Header on the Picade X HAT, minimizing wiring complexity. Each button is individually addressable via a Python daemon, allowing for high-speed animations and per-button color control without heavy CPU overhead.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
To use the PIM417, connect the JST cables from the PCBs to the Picade X HAT's Hack Header and install the Picade Plasma software via the Pimoroni Python installer. Ensure your Raspberry Pi is powered by a high-current 5V supply to handle the cumulative current draw of the RGB LEDs.
