Cosmic Unicorn - 32x32 RGB LED matrix with Raspberry Pi Pico W - PiMoroni PIM670

Spark your imagination and create a unique clock, weather data display or other wonderful lighting projects! Cosmic Unicorn is an advanced LED matrix from Pimoroni, powered by Raspberry Pi Pico W. Contains 1024 RGB LEDs in a 32x32 arrangement, each with individual color and brightness control. The device has a built-in speaker and amplifier for sound effects, as well as a connector for connecting the battery. 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity supported by Raspberry Pi Pico W allows you to significantly expand the capabilities of the matrix, e.g. by displaying data from the network. The set also includes metal legs on which the tile can be placed.

Cosmic Unicorn - 32x32 RGB LED matrix with Raspberry Pi Pico W - PiMoroni PIM670.

Create unique designs with the Cosmic Unicorn die.

• 1024 RGB LEDs in a 32x32 arrangement
• Individual control of the color and brightness of each diode
• Included with Raspberry Pi Pico W
• Built-in speaker and amplifier for sound effects
• Possibility of power supply via battery
• High refresh rate ensuring image stability
• Built-in phototransistor
• Built-in 10 buttons, including the RESET button
• Metal feet included

The matrix is based on the Raspberry Pi Pico W module, which uses the RP2040 microcontroller. It is programmed in C/C++ and MicroPython. The manufacturer has prepared guides for these languages along with sample program codes:

• Getting started with Raspberry Pi Pico W
• MicroPython Examples
• C/C++ examples

Thanks to Raspberry Pi Pico W, the matrix supports wireless communication.

Elements included in the set.

• Built-in module: Raspberry Pi Pico W
  • System: Raspberry Pi RP2040
  • Core: ARM Cortex-M0+ Dual-Core 133 MHz
  • Wireless communication chip: CYW43439
  • Wireless communication type: WiFi 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
  • SRAM memory: 264 kB
  • Flash memory: 2 MB QSPI with XiP support
• LED color: RGB
• Number of LEDs: 1024 diodes
• Layout: 32 columns and 32 rows
• Built-in audio amplifier: MAX98357
• Connectors:
  • 2x STEMMA QT / Qwiic
  • JST-PH
• Dimensions: 204 x 204 x 10.2 mm

• Cosmic Unicorn - 32x32 RGB LED matrix with Raspberry Pi Pico W - PiMoroni PIM670
• USB A - microUSB cable
• Metal legs

• Manufacturer's website: PiMoroni PIM670
• C++ and MicroPython libraries
• Diagram