Galactic Unicorn - 53x11 RGB LED matrix with Raspberry Pi Pico W - PiMoroni PIM631

Discover new possibilities and equip your project with a colorful addition that will allow you to create unique lighting effects and enliven the structure! Galactic Unicorn is an advanced LED matrix from Pimoroni, powered by Raspberry Pi Pico W. Equipped with 583 RGB LEDs arranged in a 53x11 grid, it offers full control over the color and brightness of each of them. The device has a built-in speaker and amplifier that allows you to create sound effects, as well as a connector for connecting the battery. The matrix offers wide possibilities of use, thanks to the 2.4 GHz wireless connection provided by Raspberry Pi Pico W. The set also includes metal legs that allow you to place the board.

Galactic Unicorn - 53x11 RGB LED matrix with Raspberry Pi Pico W - PiMoroni PIM631.

Create unique designs with the Galactic Unicorn matrix.

• 583 RGB LEDs in a 53x11 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: 583 diodes
• Layout: 53 columns and 11 rows
• Built-in audio amplifier: MAX98357
• Connectors:
  • 2x STEMMA QT / Qwiic
  • JST-PH
• Dimensions: 330 x 78 x 10.2 mm

• Galactic Unicorn - 53x11 RGB LED matrix with Raspberry Pi Pico W - PiMoroni
• USB A - microUSB cable
• Metal legs

• Manufacturer's website: PiMoroni PIM631
• C++ and MicroPython libraries
• Diagram