Raspberry Pi Sense HAT rev.2

The Raspberry Pi Sense HAT V2 is an all-in-one sensor board featuring an 8×8 RGB LED matrix, environmental sensors, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), and a 5-way joystick. Used aboard the International Space Station for the Astro Pi programme, it's a powerful tool for learning, data collection, and interactive projects.

Simply attach it to any 40-pin Raspberry Pi and start measuring orientation, temperature, humidity, and pressure—or create games, visual displays, and interactive applications using the LED matrix and joystick.

Key Features

• 8×8 RGB LED Matrix – Display data, animations, or build interactive games
• 9-DOF IMU – Accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer for motion sensing
• Environmental Sensors – Temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure
• 5-Way Joystick – Up, down, left, right, and centre button for user input
• Space-Tested – Same hardware used on the ISS for Astro Pi missions

Specifications

• Gyroscope: ±245/500/2000 dps angular rate
• Accelerometer: ±2/4/8/16 g linear acceleration
• Magnetometer: ±4/8/12/16 gauss
• Barometer: 260–1260 hPa
• Temperature: ±2°C accuracy, 0–65°C range
• Humidity: ±4.5% RH accuracy
• LED Matrix: 8×8 RGB, fully programmable
• Joystick: 5-way (up/down/left/right/centre)

Package Contents

• 1× Raspberry Pi Sense HAT V2
• 1× GPIO header extender (for use with active coolers)
• 4× Standoffs and mounting screws

Compatible With

• Raspberry Pi 5
• Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
• Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ / B+
• Raspberry Pi 2 Model B
• Raspberry Pi Zero / Zero W / Zero 2 W

Ideal For

• STEM education and classroom projects
• Weather stations and environmental monitoring
• Motion-controlled games and displays
• Astro Pi-style experiments

Resources

• Astro Pi Project Guide
• Official Sense HAT Documentation