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An Arduino powered 16x16 LED Matrix using the FastLED library to drive a WS2812B LED array.

Arduino LED Matrix

Video of LED Matrix

An Arduino powered 16x16 LED Matrix using the FastLED library to drive a WS2812B LED array.

Details

Wiring Diagram

Fritzing diagram sketch

3D Models

All models were created in Tinkercad and exported in STL format.

  • Matrix Grid 1/4th - Side A
  • Matrix Grid 1/4th - Side B
  • Arduino Holder Base
  • Arduino Holder Lid

Materials List

Part Qty
Arduino Nano 1 https://amzn.to/369SMRI
WS2812B Strip Light - 60 LEDs, 5M 1 https://ebay.to/2X7ta3L
3 PIN Solderless LED Cable Connector For WS2812B WS2811 LED Strip Lamp 15cm 16 https://ebay.to/2zTukYA
12mm SPST NO Reset Switch Push Button 2 https://amzn.to/2WHkzFU
Breadboard Jumper Wires 7 https://amzn.to/36hR3d9
Black Wood Shadow Box - 12" x 12" 1 https://www.hobbylobby.com/Home-Decor-Frames/Frames-Photo-Albums/Shadow-Boxes-Display-Cases/Black-Wood-Shadow-Box---12%22-x-12%22/p/39376
Creatology poser board plastic 22" x 28" 1 https://www.michaels.com/pacon-plastic-poster-board-clear/10378153.html
Elmers Foamboard 950109 20" x 30" x 3/16" 1 https://www.michaels.com/elmers-foam-board-white/10110205.html
Command Strip Mini Hooks (17006CLR-ES) 2 https://amzn.to/3g5Rkoe
Electrical Tape 1 https://amzn.to/2Ti1JmR

Software & Other Resources

  • Visual Studio Code - https://code.visualstudio.com/
  • Arduino IDE - https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
  • Ultimaker Cura - https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura
  • LCD Image Convertor - https://www.riuson.com/lcd-image-converter
  • GIMP - https://www.gimp.org/
  • Sprite Image Resources - https://www.spriters-resource.com/