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I started a project where I needed a cheap way to visualise data. This little hat was perfect. So simple to use I was up and running in minutes even though I'd not used Python before. I'd vote for flush fitting too.
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Posted 8 years ago
Daniel Ferries
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Second add on I bought it was amazing really easy to setup and with the easy instructions to follow on learn.pimoroni.com it was the bes and one of the easiest to use -Daniel
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Posted 8 years ago
It's easy to set up, the examples are great, it just works. A Pi Zero 4 in a C4Labs case works beautifully; the Blinkt board sit perfectly on the surface of the case; looks really sharp. I got three to use for various status monitors. I'd like to add my vote for a version with male headers that could be soldered on flush with the Pi ZW. It would fit inside many cases, protecting the leds and even adding a frosted look with some cases.
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Posted 8 years ago
Bruno Ricardo Santos
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This is the perfect companion for the RPi Zero W . I already had a cheerlights project using a ESP8266 from Adafruit, but using the Pimoroni Pibow and the blinkt! just cheers a lot more ! The examples available and the ideas that arise are just awesome . A must have !
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Posted 8 years ago
Steve Standeford
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Blinkt is a great add-on for your Pi that will get you into Python and soon you will be dreaming up all kinds of ways to make this thing light up. The price and quality is fantastic! Everything Pimoroni creates is top notch do not hesitate on this one.
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Posted 8 years ago
John Christensen
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I'm just starting out with Python and this was a great introduction on how to program and utilize a Pi add-on. Once going through the code, and trying out the examples, I now have it running as a Binary clock on my desk. I also want to mention that the build quality of the strip is top-notch and solid. The LEDS are also really bright. You can tell Pimoroni places a lot of care in items they produce. I plan on purchasing 4 more for a project I'm trying.
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Posted 8 years ago
Blinkt is a very nice add-on for your raspberry pi. It's a tiny board but with very powerful leds. Really nice to use as an indicator for any IOT project. Futhermore it's easy to use.
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Posted 8 years ago
Got two, installed them on my Pis, run the installation script, and could right start integrating Blinkt! into my projects. Perfect for simple status display, or a KITT effect when the RPis scan my networks for automation devices... The only thing missing for me: a frosted plate to place on top of the LEDs, as otherwise I'm blinding people, even when running the LEDs at the lowest possible brightness!
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Posted 8 years ago