Scroll Bot - Pi Zero W Project Kit
Scroll Bot is a desk-friendly robot kit built around the Raspberry Pi Zero W and the Scroll pHAT HD LED matrix. Once assembled, it scrolls messages, news, weather, or social media feeds through its 17×7 bright white LED "mouth" — all powered by the Pi Zero W's built-in Wi-Fi.
The kit includes everything needed to build the robot (just add a micro-SD card). Assembly takes around 30 minutes and requires soldering the headers, though no-solder hammer headers can be used as an alternative.
Key Features
- Scroll pHAT HD – 17×7 matrix (119 pixels) of individually dimmable white LEDs, driven by the IS31FL3731 chip
- Raspberry Pi Zero W – Single-core CPU with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Orange Robot Stand – 3-layer acrylic stand with frosted diffuser
- Internet Connected – Display news, weather, Twitter mentions, and more via Wi-Fi
- Python Library – Full software support with examples
Specifications
- LED Matrix – 17×7 (119 pixels), individual PWM brightness control
- Assembled Size – 125 × 85 × 67 mm (W × H × D)
Ideal For
- Desk-top information displays and notification scrollers
- Learning Raspberry Pi, Python, and soldering
- Simple LED animations and pixel art
- A fun weekend electronics project
Kit Contents
- 1× Raspberry Pi Zero W
- 1× Scroll pHAT HD board
- 1× Male and female 2×20 pin headers
- 1× Orange robot stand and diffuser (acrylic)
- 1× 50 cm USB-A to Micro-B cable
- 1× USB-A (female) to Micro-B (male) adaptor
- 1× Mini HDMI to full-size HDMI adaptor
- 1× Sticker sheet
- Reusable kit box
Note: A micro-SD card is required but not included. Headers require soldering unless no-solder hammer headers are used. The default Scroll pHAT HD orientation is upside-down in Scroll Bot — add
scrollphathd.rotate(180) near the top of your code to correct this.
Resources
The Scroll Bot - Pi Zero W Project Kit appears in the following collections:
SKU PR-PIM260
by Little Bird
