+"""NeoPixel write for Pico u2if."""
+
+from .rp2040_u2if import rp2040_u2if
+
+
+def neopixel_write(gpio, buf):
+    """NeoPixel Writing Function"""
+
+    # pad output buffer from 3 bpp to 4 bpp
+    buffer = []
+    for i in range(0, len(buf), 3):
+        buffer.append(0)
+        buffer.append(buf[i + 2])
+        buffer.append(buf[i + 1])
+        buffer.append(buf[i])
+
+    rp2040_u2if.neopixel_write(gpio, buffer)
+