Tag: LED matrix
ESP8266 LED Matrix Clock
Simple LED matrix Clock based on the popular ESP8266 with Real Time Clock module and time synchronization over WiFi from an NTP server. One note on the RTC module, apparently it also has the ability to charge the battery, however that's not a good idea when using a CR2032. One possible...
Continue ReadingDriving an 8×8 (64) LED Matrix with MAX7219 (or MAX7221) and Arduino Uno
Hi guys, today we will be focusing on displaying mini graphics and texts on an 8×8 LED matrix using the MAX7219 (or MAX7221) LED driver and the Arduino Uno. The 8×8 LED matrix displays are usually used for the display of symbols, simple graphics and texts. Made of super bright LEDs,...
Continue ReadingA FPGA controlled RGB LED MATRIX for Incredible Effects
A dot matrix RGB LED graphic panel, managed by a FPGA-based controller board that may be separately used as a demoboard, so to evaluate the potential of the on-board Spartan 6. First installment. A FPGA controlled RGB LED MATRIX for Incredible Effects -...
Continue ReadingDIY Pixel Art Frame Using Raspberry Pi Zero
Have you ever wanted to get an interesting art frame? That can display and flip photos, scroll text, show the weather or display social media notifications? Frederick Vandenbosch’s new tutorial is for building an art frame using 32x32 LED matrix and Raspberry Pi Zero. Electronics...
Continue ReadingWiFi-enabled Color LED Matrix using ESP8266 and WS2812 LEDs
ray @ rayshobby.net build a wifi enabled color led matrix using ESP8266. He writes: Last Thursday I had a lot of fun doing a workshop at my college (UMass Amherst) where I taught students to use a WiFi-enabled Color LED matrix combined with Javascript programs to create animations...
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