/8x8matrix-rpi

A very simple controller/multiplexer for a 8x8 led matrix connected directly to a Raspberry Pi Zero

Primary LanguagePython

README

This is a very simple implementation of software multiplexing an 8x8 LED Matrix (like this one: Adafruit).

Setup

You should first identify the Column and Row pins of your 8x8 LED Matrix. You can do that by reading the datasheet of the LED Matrix. This helped me do so. I used 330 Ohm resistors for all the column pins (anodes?).

Usage

Open a Python console and try this to familiarize yourself with the code:

import base
base.draw("J")

Press <Control>-C to stop multiplexing