Raspberry Pi Sense Hat

The Raspberry Pi Sense HAT is an add-on module designed to harness the full educational and experimental potential of your Raspberry Pi. Used in the European Space Agency's (ESA) Astro Pi mission, this HAT can measure environmental data, display real-time information, and create interactive projects by connecting sensors and LED displays.

Main features

• 8x8 LED Matrix : A bright screen for displaying graphics, data or animations.
• Built-in Sensors : Includes sensors for humidity, temperature, barometric pressure, acceleration and direction.
• Integrated Joystick : Adds a simple and convenient user interface to navigate menus or interact with your programs.
• Compatible with Raspberry Pi : Works perfectly with all Raspberry Pi models that have GPIO pins.
• Dedicated Python API : Easily develop your projects with well-documented Python libraries.

Highlights

• Educational Use : Ideal for learning the basics of electronics, programming and data science.
• Space Exploration : Directly inspired by the Astro Pi program, use the Sense HAT to explore data like an astronaut!
• Interactive Projects : Create weather stations, navigation systems, or even accelerometer-based games.
• Convenient Display : Use the LED matrix to visualize your results in a creative and intuitive way.
• Reliability : Built to last, with high quality components.

Ideal applications

1. Weather Station : Measure temperature, humidity and air pressure to track local weather conditions.
2. Robotics : Integrate orientation and acceleration sensors into robots for intelligent movements.
3. Science Education : Teach electronics and programming with fun, hands-on projects.
4. Data Visualization : Transform raw data into graphs and animations with LED matrix.
5. Space Exploration : Recreate experiences inspired by ESA's Astro Pi missions.

Technical specifications

• LED matrix : 8x8 RGB for graphic display
• Sensors :
  • Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Barometric pressure
  • 3-axis accelerometer
  • 3-axis gyroscope
  • 3-axis magnetometer
• Integrated Joystick : 5-way interactive control
• Connectivity : Standard GPIO interface
• API : Python compatible with full documentation

Why choose the Raspberry Pi Sense HAT?

The Sense HAT is more than just a module for your Raspberry Pi: it’s a gateway to learning, experimentation, and creativity. Whether you’re a student, educator, or hobbyist, this module opens up endless possibilities for engaging and educational projects. It transforms your Raspberry Pi into a scientific, educational, and fun tool.