LED matrices are so fun to play with. The low resolution and chunky pixels give them the aesthetics I really enjoy.

I’ve built a 64x64 pixel art frame [0]. With the diffuser in front of the matrix, it looks like animations are floating in the air. I got parts for v2, but I’m yet to find time to build it.

I really like how electronics today are very accessible to start playing with. Basic stuff is mostly plug-and-play, and essentially it becomes a software project.

https://github.com/Stanko/retro-frame

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dpedu 32 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

I'm amazed at how cheap the LED matrix listed in the parts list is. About a third of a cent per LED, not even counting the rest of the hardware! Wow.

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Forgeties79 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Classic project I want to do but know I’ll never make the time for lol that’s really cool man. Saving this on the off chance I one day get off my rear for it

	▲	stanko 41 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		Hehe I know what you mean. I mentioned I have parts for v2 (stronger controller, rotary encoder with a big brass knob and completely offline - hardware real time clock), but we’ll see if it will ever happen.