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Also works with 2040 Plasma :-)
I have converted the @pimoroni.com Python Unicorn hat library to MicroPython for the Pimoroni Plasma 2540 W using Pirate MicroPython, almost 100% compatibility. You can find my efforts here.
github.com/Corteil/Plas...
github.com/Corteil/Plas...
November 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Also works with 2040 Plasma :-)
I have converted the @pimoroni.com Python Unicorn hat library to MicroPython for the Pimoroni Plasma 2540 W using Pirate MicroPython, almost 100% compatibility. You can find my efforts here.
github.com/Corteil/Plas...
github.com/Corteil/Plas...
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I have converted the @pimoroni.com Python Unicorn hat library to MicroPython for the Pimoroni Plasma 2540 W using Pirate MicroPython, almost 100% compatibility. You can find my efforts here.
github.com/Corteil/Plas...
github.com/Corteil/Plas...
Spent most of the weekend converting the orgrial @pimoroni.com Unicorn hat Python library to work on MicroPython & the Pirates Plasma board. Their Plasma library does not have a brightness function & the LEDs are updated in real time not when required, both abilities have been restored.
November 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Spent most of the weekend converting the orgrial @pimoroni.com Unicorn hat Python library to work on MicroPython & the Pirates Plasma board. Their Plasma library does not have a brightness function & the LEDs are updated in real time not when required, both abilities have been restored.
I have just finished making a badge for Potton Pi & Pints from an old School @pimoroni.com Unicorn hat, the brains 🧟 is a Raspberry Pi PicoW. The Pico is hosting a web site to select the current pattern display and brightness of the LEDs. Always forget how bright an Unicorn hat is when unleashed! 😎
October 30, 2025 at 12:09 PM
I have just finished making a badge for Potton Pi & Pints from an old School @pimoroni.com Unicorn hat, the brains 🧟 is a Raspberry Pi PicoW. The Pico is hosting a web site to select the current pattern display and brightness of the LEDs. Always forget how bright an Unicorn hat is when unleashed! 😎
Yes, it's now my box. Move on!
October 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Yes, it's now my box. Move on!
At Assemble :-)
October 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
At Assemble :-)
Self portrait in 64 x 64 pixels displayed on my Giant Unicorn.
October 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Self portrait in 64 x 64 pixels displayed on my Giant Unicorn.
Finally tidying up the bird's nest of cables and floating PCBs before Assemble Darby tomorrow, the Colour Pixel Picker is hardware complete, just need to finish the software 😂
Part of my #GiganticUnicorn project.
Part of my #GiganticUnicorn project.
October 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Finally tidying up the bird's nest of cables and floating PCBs before Assemble Darby tomorrow, the Colour Pixel Picker is hardware complete, just need to finish the software 😂
Part of my #GiganticUnicorn project.
Part of my #GiganticUnicorn project.
For the day-walkers
Used the colour picker to create this 8-bit Pacman image. :-) software status is good enough. Need to make a couple changes to the function keys, currently too easy to wipe your hard work with one key press. This Saturday I will be showing off this project and others at assemble. #giganticUnicorn
October 23, 2025 at 8:37 AM
For the day-walkers
Used the colour picker to create this 8-bit Pacman image. :-) software status is good enough. Need to make a couple changes to the function keys, currently too easy to wipe your hard work with one key press. This Saturday I will be showing off this project and others at assemble. #giganticUnicorn
October 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Used the colour picker to create this 8-bit Pacman image. :-) software status is good enough. Need to make a couple changes to the function keys, currently too easy to wipe your hard work with one key press. This Saturday I will be showing off this project and others at assemble. #giganticUnicorn
I'm looking forward to showing off.... Er sharing my old school @pimoroni.com Unicorn hat projects this Saturday. It's a great making festival with all sorts of makers sharing their projects & the joy of making.
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
I'm looking forward to showing off.... Er sharing my old school @pimoroni.com Unicorn hat projects this Saturday. It's a great making festival with all sorts of makers sharing their projects & the joy of making.
October 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Reposted by Brian Corteil
Anywhere near #Derby this Saturday 25th October and interested in #making things or doing things with #technology? Then get along to #Assemble at #DerbyMuseum
As mentioned by @cannonfodder.bsky.social a while ago there is a very good #maker event in #Derby later this month. If you are near Derby on the 25th October head along to #Assemble at #DerbyMuseum
derbymuseums.org/assemble/
derbymuseums.org/assemble/
Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival - Derby Museums
This years Assemble will be held on October 25th 2025! Meet the makers and discover what you can make! Produced by Derby Museums, Assemble is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and re...
derbymuseums.org
October 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Anywhere near #Derby this Saturday 25th October and interested in #making things or doing things with #technology? Then get along to #Assemble at #DerbyMuseum
I hit a bit of a brick wall this weekend programming a save buffer function for the colour picker. Then copied and then reinstated the saved data was lost! After a bit of thinking I realised that copying the buffer, that the data was not copied just the labels pointing to the original buffer 1/2
October 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I hit a bit of a brick wall this weekend programming a save buffer function for the colour picker. Then copied and then reinstated the saved data was lost! After a bit of thinking I realised that copying the buffer, that the data was not copied just the labels pointing to the original buffer 1/2
I will be at Assemble, Darby on Saturday, showing off the @pimoroni.com Giant Unicorn hat and other projects.
#GiganticUnicorn
#GiganticUnicorn
October 19, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I will be at Assemble, Darby on Saturday, showing off the @pimoroni.com Giant Unicorn hat and other projects.
#GiganticUnicorn
#GiganticUnicorn
Software has been started, the LEDs buffer is sent to the PyGame on a Raspberry Pi.
#GiganticUnicorn
#GiganticUnicorn
October 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Software has been started, the LEDs buffer is sent to the PyGame on a Raspberry Pi.
#GiganticUnicorn
#GiganticUnicorn
Working on the layout for the colour sector for my #GiganticUnicorn project, you are able to change the colour of individual pixels on the Unicorn hats.... Well you will be able to when I finish the programming :-)
October 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Working on the layout for the colour sector for my #GiganticUnicorn project, you are able to change the colour of individual pixels on the Unicorn hats.... Well you will be able to when I finish the programming :-)
Fun times, cracking open a phone to replace the battery. Not scary at all 😱, letting Tom take the lead. He not worried, new battery or phone whatever the outcome 🤣
October 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Fun times, cracking open a phone to replace the battery. Not scary at all 😱, letting Tom take the lead. He not worried, new battery or phone whatever the outcome 🤣
Reposted by Brian Corteil
As mentioned by @cannonfodder.bsky.social a while ago there is a very good #maker event in #Derby later this month. If you are near Derby on the 25th October head along to #Assemble at #DerbyMuseum
derbymuseums.org/assemble/
derbymuseums.org/assemble/
Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival - Derby Museums
This years Assemble will be held on October 25th 2025! Meet the makers and discover what you can make! Produced by Derby Museums, Assemble is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and re...
derbymuseums.org
October 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
As mentioned by @cannonfodder.bsky.social a while ago there is a very good #maker event in #Derby later this month. If you are near Derby on the 25th October head along to #Assemble at #DerbyMuseum
derbymuseums.org/assemble/
derbymuseums.org/assemble/
The faders are motorised and move to the stored value after selection, currently set up for RGB colour values. It's programmed in CircuitPython. The motor driver is a @pimoroni.com Motor 2040 and is handling all the inputs and outputs.
#GiganticUnicorn
#GiganticUnicorn
October 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The faders are motorised and move to the stored value after selection, currently set up for RGB colour values. It's programmed in CircuitPython. The motor driver is a @pimoroni.com Motor 2040 and is handling all the inputs and outputs.
#GiganticUnicorn
#GiganticUnicorn
For the day walkers
Further update on my #GiganticUnicorn colour controller build, now have the Trellis keypad/display working and the fader is able to set colour level, currently only a single channel is connected, when selecting a pixel, fader is set automatically to current level.
September 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
For the day walkers
Further update on my #GiganticUnicorn colour controller build, now have the Trellis keypad/display working and the fader is able to set colour level, currently only a single channel is connected, when selecting a pixel, fader is set automatically to current level.
September 28, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Further update on my #GiganticUnicorn colour controller build, now have the Trellis keypad/display working and the fader is able to set colour level, currently only a single channel is connected, when selecting a pixel, fader is set automatically to current level.
Today, I have been working on a controller for the Giant Unicorn Hat. Have written a function to move the powered fadder to a set position, using a @pimoroni.com motor 2040, running CircuitPython to monitor/control the faders and the NeoTreilis.
#GiganticUnicorn
#GiganticUnicorn
September 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Today, I have been working on a controller for the Giant Unicorn Hat. Have written a function to move the powered fadder to a set position, using a @pimoroni.com motor 2040, running CircuitPython to monitor/control the faders and the NeoTreilis.
#GiganticUnicorn
#GiganticUnicorn
And it's payday, Maker Gods please save me from the Pimoroni pirates, they after my maker funds!
20% off in store this weekend when you use code "CLICK" during checkout! (excludes Raspberry Pi computers and kits): shop.pimoroni.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
And it's payday, Maker Gods please save me from the Pimoroni pirates, they after my maker funds!