# Latest **URL:** https://forums.pimoroni.com/latest.md [Latest](https://forums.pimoroni.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.pimoroni.com/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to the Pimoroni forums!](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/welcome-to-the-pimoroni-forums/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2014, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/welcome-to-the-pimoroni-forums/8 "2014-08-29T01:53:54Z")
This is a place for you to ask for help, share your ideas, and show off your creations. We'd love you to get involved so sign up and start a new topic! --- ## [Raspberry Pi 5 on a 2020 Picade 10" kit](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-on-a-2020-picade-10-kit/29099)
**Author:** [@GrahameB](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/GrahameB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-on-a-2020-picade-10-kit/29099 "2026-09-22T11:22:01Z")
Greetings, I have a 2020 10" Picade kit, which I have didn’t get round to starting - illness, Pandemic, blah blah - and I want to have a go now. Originally I planed to use a Pi 4, but that has been repurposed, and the o… --- ## [Playing with a Badgeware Badger](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/playing-with-a-badgeware-badger/29101)
**Author:** [@bablokb](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/bablokb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/playing-with-a-badgeware-badger/29101 "2026-09-22T05:44:26Z")
Just sharing: --- ## [Build a Thermal Camera with Tufty 2350 and MLX90640 project](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/build-a-thermal-camera-with-tufty-2350-and-mlx90640-project/29100)
**Author:** [@tryingtoohard](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/tryingtoohard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/build-a-thermal-camera-with-tufty-2350-and-mlx90640-project/29100 "2026-09-21T16:14:42Z")
Apologies if this has been reported elsewhere but, if it has, I couldn’t find it. I’ve been doing the Pimoroni project Build a Thermal Camera with Tufty 2350 and MLX90640 - Pimoroni and I ran into some software errors a… --- ## [Current limit for 500mm 4 Pin JST-SH Cable](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/current-limit-for-500mm-4-pin-jst-sh-cable/29096)
**Author:** [@sjmurdoch](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/sjmurdoch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/current-limit-for-500mm-4-pin-jst-sh-cable/29096 "2026-09-20T08:08:10Z")
Hello, Does anyone know the current limit for the VCC and GND wires on the JST-SH to JST-SH (500mm)? I’m hoping to use it to connect to a 24 LED RGBW NeoPixel ring and I know those can draw significant power. Thanks! --- ## [Pi Zero + enviro+ + pms5003 = pin error](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pi-zero-enviro-pms5003-pin-error/23520)
**Author:** [@AAA](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/AAA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pi-zero-enviro-pms5003-pin-error/23520 "2026-09-20T06:28:28Z")
The pi zero and enviro+ hat are not working with the pms5003 sensor. Seemingly the GPIO pin detection is not working due to updated libraries - per a discussion on GitHub. When particulates.py is tried the error output… --- ## [Error An operation is already pending](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/error-an-operation-is-already-pending/29094)
**Author:** [@alphanumeric](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/alphanumeric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/error-an-operation-is-already-pending/29094 "2026-09-18T15:30:50Z")
I flashed my Tufty 2350 with the new V3.0.2 uf2. I then went into disk mode and copied my App to it. Then tried to eject it and got the following error message. And now if I plug “any” USB drive in I get Clicking… --- ## [M5Stack Products](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/m5stack-products/29092)
**Author:** [@dBerriff](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/dBerriff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/m5stack-products/29092 "2026-09-17T21:42:49Z")
Much as I have enjoyed working, as a hobbyist, with R Pi 4s, 5s and Picos, and your own RP2040- and RP235x-based boards over the last few years, it is the M5Stack range that has driven my interests over the last few mont… --- ## [Duo compatibility with pcie splitter](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/duo-compatibility-with-pcie-splitter/29095)
**Author:** [@john\_s\_ames](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/john_s_ames)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/duo-compatibility-with-pcie-splitter/29095 "2026-09-17T18:49:44Z")
I have a validated Duo acting as my rpi5 boot device. I need to add another pcie modem, so put in a waveshare 1 to 4 pcie splitter. The duo no longer boots. All cables carefully checked. Any known issues or suggestions… --- ## [Pico LiPo Power Switch](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pico-lipo-power-switch/19040)
**Author:** [@JohnHd](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/JohnHd)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pico-lipo-power-switch/19040 "2026-09-17T06:35:31Z")
Looking at the schematic for the Pico LiPo, it looks like it might solve a problem I’m having with a project on Adafruit Feather Rp2040. I want to be able to switch the power on with a momentary action push button and of… --- ## [M5Stack 4 Relay controller](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/m5stack-4-relay-controller/22703)
**Author:** [@rjhazzeld](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/rjhazzeld)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/m5stack-4-relay-controller/22703 "2026-09-16T10:43:54Z")
I have 4 24v solenoid valve that control an irrigation system. The controller has failed the M5Stack relay Controller appeared in a deal list, seeing i2c and the relay specs impulse buy made. Having looked for python cod… --- ## [Pico Lipo 2 software power off?](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pico-lipo-2-software-power-off/29091)
**Author:** [@helpyhelperton](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/helpyhelperton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pico-lipo-2-software-power-off/29091 "2026-09-16T06:37:55Z")
Does the Pico Lipo 2 support powering off from software? Also does it support any alternative power on options? I am looking to achieve a latching power configuration. A switch that turns the Pico Lipo 2 on, but that do… --- ## [Factory reset SPOKE board](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/factory-reset-spoke-board/29088)
**Author:** [@makingwithheld](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/makingwithheld)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/factory-reset-spoke-board/29088 "2026-09-15T02:19:05Z")
I hadb a working SPOKE board, but its now all messed up. I need to factory reset it with the original uf2 firmware --- ## [Tufty2350 v3.0.2 no boot into disk mode using double tab](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/tufty2350-v3-0-2-no-boot-into-disk-mode-using-double-tab/29090)
**Author:** [@jzerbian](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/jzerbian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/tufty2350-v3-0-2-no-boot-into-disk-mode-using-double-tab/29090 "2026-09-14T23:16:39Z")
I just got my Tufty2350 and decided to follow the update procedure to get the latest version v3.0.2 installed. After finishing the file upload to the “RP2350” device, it reboots into the “normal” operation mode, displayi… --- ## [Bme690 - bsec3.3.0.1](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/bme690-bsec3-3-0-1/29089)
**Author:** [@kmca](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/kmca)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/bme690-bsec3-3-0-1/29089 "2026-09-13T15:32:29Z")
Bosch Sensortec released BSEC3.3.0.1 in August 2026, their AI framework for the BME690 environmental sensor, used in this BME690 Module. I have updated the Raspberry PI Python module for BSEC3.3.0.1 and you can find it h… --- ## [Badger 2350's Greyscale is too "High Contrast?"](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/badger-2350s-greyscale-is-too-high-contrast/28966)
**Author:** [@GuessItsChess](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/GuessItsChess)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/badger-2350s-greyscale-is-too-high-contrast/28966 "2026-09-10T11:54:30Z")
Hi all! I recently got my hands on a Badgeware Badger thingy to tinker with, and I was wondering if something I’ve noticed is an issue that can hopefully be fixed or worked around. I’ve attached some pictures to hopefull… --- ## [Follow on from ..."Colon control with 14 segment PED displays"](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/follow-on-from-colon-control-with-14-segment-ped-displays/29077)
**Author:** [@mickf](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/mickf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/follow-on-from-colon-control-with-14-segment-ped-displays/29077 "2026-09-08T20:39:02Z")
My recent post on this subject included a Micropython code snippet which I ran successfully on a Plasmestick2040W.. I find that this piece of code no longer runs and Thonny reports " can’t import name plasma2040". In des… --- ## [Picovector primitives limit 16?](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/picovector-primitives-limit-16/29086)
**Author:** [@achrn](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/achrn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/picovector-primitives-limit-16/29086 "2026-09-08T06:03:30Z")
I think picovector (at least as implemented on Presto in the current presto-v2.0.0-micropython.uf2) has a limit of sixteen primitives per shape. This came to light because I was trying to draw a bar chart with one bar p… --- ## [Picovector text oddness](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/picovector-text-oddness/29069)
**Author:** [@achrn](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/achrn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/picovector-text-oddness/29069 "2026-09-07T21:34:27Z")
I have a Pico 2 with a Pico Display Pack 2.8. Using pico2-v1.29.0-2-pimoroni-micropython.uf2 I have a very simple micropython script that displays two lines of text. The first time I run it after powering on the board … --- ## [Connecting two E Ink displays to a Pi 4?](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/connecting-two-e-ink-displays-to-a-pi-4/28539)
**Author:** [@polybuildr](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/polybuildr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/connecting-two-e-ink-displays-to-a-pi-4/28539 "2026-09-07T11:06:40Z")
Hello, I’d like to do a project where I connect two displays to a Pi 4: an Inky Impression 4” and a Waveshare 4.2inch black/white E-Ink display module. As far as I can tell, there are enough pins on a Pi 4 for both, but… --- ## [Sunrise alarm and HA voise assistant](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/sunrise-alarm-and-ha-voise-assistant/29084)
**Author:** [@niall.marsay](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/niall.marsay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/sunrise-alarm-and-ha-voise-assistant/29084 "2026-09-06T16:15:49Z")
Hi There I’d like to make my own sunrise alarm using the IKEA tarnaby lamp. that can be controled by home assistant and also be a home assistant voice assistant as well. It uses an E14 bulb and has a physical twist kno… --- ## [Unable to edit complete mopidy.conf file](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/unable-to-edit-complete-mopidy-conf-file/18884)
**Author:** [@BravoSierra](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/BravoSierra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/unable-to-edit-complete-mopidy-conf-file/18884 "2026-09-03T15:33:07Z")
I am setting up a Pirate Audio Line Out for Raspberry Pi (latest Buster version on a Pi 4, model B, 4GB), and cannot edit the \[local\] section of the mopidy.conf file. When I enter “sudo nano /etc/mopidy/mopidy.conf”, th… --- ## [Colon control with 14 segment LED displays](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/colon-control-with-14-segment-led-displays/29063)
**Author:** [@mickf](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/mickf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/colon-control-with-14-segment-led-displays/29063 "2026-09-03T10:49:00Z")
I am trying to use a 4 digit, 14 segment alphanumeric LED display driven from a Plasma Stick 2040W programmed in Micropython via an I2C interface. The display in question features a colon comprising two digits between th… --- ## [PIM759 Interstate 75 W RP2350 RGB LED Matrix Driver Starter Kit Restock](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pim759-interstate-75-w-rp2350-rgb-led-matrix-driver-starter-kit-restock/29067)
**Author:** [@cymro86](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/cymro86)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pim759-interstate-75-w-rp2350-rgb-led-matrix-driver-starter-kit-restock/29067 "2026-09-02T15:18:48Z")
Hi, I’ve been keeping an eye on the PIM759 Interstate 75 W RP2350 RGB LED Matrix Driver Starter Kit for the last few weeks, hoping to order one when it comes back into stock. I’ve also been checking a few of the usual U… --- ## [RoHs Certificate of the Pimoroni Pico Plus 2W](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/rohs-certificate-of-the-pimoroni-pico-plus-2w/29064)
**Author:** [@Naumaan](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Naumaan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/rohs-certificate-of-the-pimoroni-pico-plus-2w/29064 "2026-09-02T08:31:27Z")
Hello Everyone, I am Naumaan, and using Pimoroni Pico Plus 2W in my Project. I want the RoHs Certificate of the same to complete the documentation of my project. thanks Naumaan --- ## [Inky Impression as a bird frame - draws the birds outside](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/inky-impression-as-a-bird-frame-draws-the-birds-outside/29065)
**Author:** [@arnegiacomo](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/arnegiacomo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/inky-impression-as-a-bird-frame-draws-the-birds-outside/29065 "2026-09-01T21:23:14Z")
Built this around an Inky Impression with a Pi 5 and it has been by my kitchen window for a few months now. A USB mic feeds BirdNET, which identifies birds by sound. Every species it hears gets matched to a cut-out from… --- ## [Enviro Weather Woes](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/enviro-weather-woes/26783)
**Author:** [@paulassheton](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/paulassheton)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/enviro-weather-woes/26783 "2026-08-31T09:15:34Z")
This is more for information as I do not think there is anything that can be done to resolve the problem. I brought an Enviro Weather over a year ago. It was setup and running in a remote location within an enclosure. … --- ## [FADO lamp IKEA Hack with Blinkt! (including Minecraft server monitoring)](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/fado-lamp-ikea-hack-with-blinkt-including-minecraft-server-monitoring/2638)
**Author:** [@pi\_dummy](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/pi_dummy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/fado-lamp-ikea-hack-with-blinkt-including-minecraft-server-monitoring/2638 "2026-08-28T04:06:30Z")
For the summer I am hosting the Minecraft server of a friend that don't want to let the computer run when he is away. But the server crashed a few times, so I wanted a way to monitor it's health. Also, one of my kid want… --- ## [Skywriter/Raspberry Pi based kiosk](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/skywriter-raspberry-pi-based-kiosk/3520)
**Author:** [@Mikester](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Mikester)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/skywriter-raspberry-pi-based-kiosk/3520 "2026-08-28T03:56:22Z")
Skywriter/Raspberry Pi based kiosk This is a 'kiosk' that sits on the bookshelf in my living room. It displays weather, news, and silly quotes. Each screen appears for 30 or so seconds then fades to the next screen. The… --- ## [Nvme M2 base & Raspberry Pi branded SSD](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/nvme-m2-base-raspberry-pi-branded-ssd/29058)
**Author:** [@jalapeno](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/jalapeno)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/nvme-m2-base-raspberry-pi-branded-ssd/29058 "2026-08-26T16:35:48Z")
I need to replace my Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT Compact so I can access the Pi5 GPIO header - bit dumb to terminate the GPIO IMHO :/ So my question is - will the Pimoroni Nvme Base work with the Raspberry Pi branded (small - … [Next page](https://forums.pimoroni.com/latest.md?page=1)