{"title":"Skywriter HAT","handle":"skywriter-hat","url":"/products/skywriter-hat","description":"The Skywriter HAT uses electrical near-field 3D sensing to detect hand gestures and track position in three dimensions above the board. Powered by the Microchip MGC3130 sensor on a 4-layer PCB, it provides full X, Y, and Z positional data along with gesture recognition for flicks and taps — all within a range of up to 5 cm.\n\nSince sensing works through non-conductive materials, you can mount the Skywriter HAT behind acrylic, fabric, or other enclosure panels and completely hide it inside your project.\n\nKey Features\n\n\n3D Position Tracking – Full X, Y, Z coordinates up to 5 cm range\n\nGesture Detection – Recognises flicks and taps\n\nMicrochip MGC3130 – Electrical near-field sensing IC\n\n4-Layer PCB – Optimised for best sensing performance\n\nWorks Through Materials – Mount behind acrylic, fabric, or enclosures\n\nFully Assembled – Ready to use out of the box\n\nRaspberry Pi Compatible – Works with Pi 3B+, 3, 2, B+, A+, Zero, and Zero W\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nGesture-controlled interfaces and presentations\nTheremins and musical instruments\nHidden gesture-activated locks and controls\nInteractive art installations\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× Skywriter HAT (fully assembled)\n\n\nResources\n\nPython Library and Examples (GitHub)\nSkywriter HAT Pinout\n","vendor":"Little Bird","product_type":"physical","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":5768,"title":"Default Title","sku":"PR-PIM058","price":38.9,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":2,"option1":"Default Title"}]}