{"product_id":"pico-rgb-keypad-base","title":"Pico RGB Keypad Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eConnect a glorious, squishy, 4x4 rainbow-illuminated keypad to your Raspberry Pi Pico - perfect for making a custom USB input device!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScoring very highly in the Pimoroni \"things on our desk that make people say ooo\" rankings, RGB Keypad Base equips a Pico with an eye-catching \u003cstrong\u003e4x4 silicone keypad\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully loaded with \u003cstrong\u003eaddressable APA102 LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e so that each key can be illuminated in any colour that your little unicorn heart desires. It's all mounted on a sturdy base with rubber feet to keep it nice and level, with a handily labelled landing area for your Pico. We've broken out the full set of Pico pins to make it easy to connect up other hardware as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect your Pico project to another computer via USB for a beautiful macro keypad or a tidy midi controller. RGB Keypad Base would also work well in any project that would benefit from having fancy light-up buttons as inputs - a code protected door lock perhaps, a disco dance floor for your fingers or a Simon Says style game with which to taunt your friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Raspberry Pi Pico is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e - click here if you'd like to buy one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Pico will need to have male headers soldered to it\u003c\/strong\u003e (with the pins pointing downwards) to attach to our add-on boards \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(or \u003c\/span\u003egrab a pre-soldered Pico here\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x4 silicone keypad with conductive buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 x APA102 addressable RGB LEDs (datasheet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeypad buttons are connected via a TCA9555 IO expander (I2C address: 0x20).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabelled landing area with female headers for attaching your Pico, with broken out pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi Pico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome assembly required!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soldering required (as long as your Pico has header pins attached).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approx 60mm x 101mm x 16mm (L x W x H, assembled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC\/C++ and MicroPython libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncludes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Pico RGB Keypad Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x (reversible) square retainer plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x silicone keypad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM2 8mm bolts and nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x rubber feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the larger board over, and attach the little rubber feet to the paw print spaces on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlip it over again, and pop the silicone keypad over the buttons so the tabs fit into the holes. You can then slot the retainer plate over the top of the keys, matching up the key markings with those on the base board. You can install the retainer plate either way up, depending on whether you prefer it patterned or plain!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoke the M2 bolts through the holes in the mounting plate (from the top) and screw on the nuts to keep all the layers sandwiched together. The bolts only need to be tightened up enough to keep the layers in place - if you find that the keys are hard to push or that the silicone layer is bulging out of the sides you might want to slacken them off a bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe labels on the base will show you which way round to attach your Pico - just match up the USB port to the markings on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe easiest way to get started with Pimoroni Pico add-ons is by downloading and copying the custom MicroPython firmware to your Pico. Click here for the beginner-friendly tutorial!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Pico RGB Keypad Base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/3274\/files\/rgbkeypadbase_ec18f132-cf40-4fbc-9e33-815b704e7800_480x480-_1.jpg?v=1613392867\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48620809060574,"sku":"wbc1787258016290","price":17.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/0705\/9422\/files\/pico-rgb-keypad-base_1.jpg?v=1787258025","url":"https:\/\/primewearfashion.shop\/products\/pico-rgb-keypad-base","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}