Arduino Led Matrix 8x7 WS2811

Introduction

Make a 7x8 led matrix using WS2811 led strips.

Theory

Wiring

Be careful to wire +5V to +5V (I broke one led). Soldering the leds is manageable: add the solder to both the led connector and to the wire, the attach the wire to the led connector and warm it using the soldering iron.

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  Programming. No +5V is needed.

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  Running only.

Programming

The programs are in the github:

• See the gist file for a sample code to show some letters: https://gist.github.com/markkuleino/65c1d48b05597e7f92b15a47b3d49435
• The 7x8 font https://github.com/ileskanRepot/Arduino_RGB_WS2811_8_leds/blob/master/wave/wave.c/letters.h
• Turn the bits on randomly https://gist.github.com/markkuleino/294b4248aa3d154f179ef8b6f625ac40
• Scrolling letters https://gist.github.com/markkuleino/ab8b2895274c98e61e2cf11834ff8583

Debugging

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600); // open the serial port at 9600 bps:
}
void loop(){
Serial.print();
}