Adafruit Raspberry Pi Sense HAT - any Raspberry Pi with 2x20 Connector

Control the same hardware as used in space and build your very own Astro Pi with the new Raspberry Pi Sense HAT! The Sense HAT attaches on top of the Raspberry Pi using 40 GPIO pins to create an 'Astro Pi'. It's equipped with multiple integrated circuit-based sensors, making it versatile for experiments, applications, and even games. It’s also used alongside the Raspberry Pi Foundation to perform science experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

The sensors allow you to measure orientation (yaw, pitch, and roll) using an accelerometer, 3D gyroscope, and magnetometer; in addition to pressure, humidity, and temperature. Engage in various Raspberry Pi projects, such as checking the speed of the Pi, measuring temperature and humidity, and determining the direction the Raspberry Pi is facing.

The 8x8 LED Matrix can display data from different sensors, guide you to geomagnetic North with a compass program using the magnetometer, or simply play games like Tetris, Pong, and Snake with the joystick. The joystick also enables user interaction with programs running on the Raspberry Pi Sense HAT.

Crafting programs for the Sense HAT is straightforward with an available Python library for quick and easy setup. For innovative project ideas, visit the AstroPi website, which provides a variety of ideas and instructions.

To install, connect your Sense HAT to the Raspberry Pi via the 40 GPIO Pins, open a terminal, and execute the command: wget -O - http://www.raspberrypi.org/files/astro-pi/astro-pi-install.sh --no-check-certificate | bash. This takes about 5 minutes for the Raspberry Pi 2 Model B, or approximately 20 minutes for earlier models. Reboot your Raspberry Pi when installation is complete.

Note: The Raspberry Pi Sense HAT is compatible with any Raspberry Pi featuring 40 pin (2x20) connectors, including Pi 5, Raspberry Pi 4, Pi 3, Raspberry Pi 2, Model B+, and Model A+, excluding earlier 26-pin models of Raspberry Pi 1 Model B & A’s. Pi is not included!