Skywriter HAT

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The Skywriter HAT brings 3D gesture sensing to your Raspberry Pi using electrical near-field technology. Wave your hand above the sensor to control presentations, create interactiv e installations, or build touchless interfaces—no physical contact required. The Microchip MGC3130 sensor detects hand position in 3D space (X, Y, Z coordinates) and recognises gestures like flicks, swipes, and taps within a 5cm sensing range. The 4-layer PCB design ensures optimal sensing performance. Key Features 3D Position Tracking – Full X, Y, Z coordinate detection Gesture Recognition – Detects flicks, swipes, taps, and directional movements 5cm Sensing Range – No contact required for interaction Works Through Materials – Mount behind non-conductive enclosure panels Ready to Use – Fully assembled, just attach and code Python Library – Easy integration with example code Specifications Sensor – Microchip MGC3130 Sensing Range – Up to 5cm PCB – 4-layer optimised design Interface – I2C Weight – 20g Compatibility Raspberry Pi 3B+, 3, 2, B+, A+ Raspberry Pi Zero and Zero W Ideal For Presentation controllers Interactive art installations Touchless interfaces Gesture-controlled projects Resources Python Library on GitHub Show more