Pimoroni Scroll pHAT HD – LED Matrix for Raspberry Pi Zero
Scroll pHAT HD packs a 17 × 7 matrix of bright white LEDs (119 pixels) onto a single pHAT board, with individual PWM brightness control for each pixel. Create scrolling messages, anti-aliased text, spectrum analysers, and even simple games like Tetris or Pong — all driven by the IS31FL3731 LED matrix controller over I2C.
Designed to match the Raspberry Pi Zero form factor, the board is compatible with all 40-pin GPIO Raspberry Pi models. Pimoroni's one-line installer sets up the Python library and example scripts in seconds.
Key Features
- 17 × 7 LED Matrix – 119 bright white pixels
- Per-Pixel PWM Brightness – Smooth animations and anti-aliased text
- IS31FL3731 Driver – I2C-controlled LED matrix IC
- pHAT Form Factor – Matches the Raspberry Pi Zero; compatible with all 40-pin Pi models
- Python Library – One-line installer with ready-to-run examples
Note: Some light soldering is required to attach the included 2×20 female GPIO header. Raspberry Pi is not included.
Ideal For
- Scrolling message displays (tweets, weather, news)
- Audio spectrum analysers
- Simple pixel games
- Status dashboards and notification indicators
Package Contents
- 1× Scroll pHAT HD (assembled PCB)
- 1× 2×20 pin 0.1″ female GPIO header
Resources
The Pimoroni Scroll pHAT HD – LED Matrix for Raspberry Pi Zero appears in the following collections:
SKU AF-3473
by Little Bird
