Adafruit Pimoroni Rainbow HAT for Android Things™ and Raspberry Pi

The Rainbow HAT from Pimoroni is a versatile accessory for the Raspberry Pi, allowing users to delve into the world of Android Things™. It can transform into a weather station, clock, timer, or even a mood light.

This add-on board, created in collaboration with the Android Things™ team at Google, showcases various features such as APA102 multicolor LEDs, alphanumeric displays, and a BMP280 temperature and pressure sensor. Additionally, it includes capacitive touch buttons and a piezo buzzer for creating soundscapes.

Specifications include breakout pins for servo, I2C, SPI, and UART, making it a perfect demonstration tool for the numerous protocols supported by Raspberry Pi. Whether it’s through SPI for the LEDs, I2C for sensors and displays, or GPIO for buttons and LEDs, the Rainbow HAT offers endless exploration.

Compatible with any Raspberry Pi model, it provides an effective gateway into developing Android Things applications without needing a Raspberry Pi included. Visit the Rainbow HAT driver project on GitHub for instructions and code snippets to get started.