“In this project, we’ll guide you through building a colorful LED matrix display using WS2812B modules.
Circuit Design
1. Connect WS2812B Modules:
Connect the data input (DI) of each WS2812B module to a digital pin on the Arduino (e.g., pin 6).
Connect the 5V and GND pins of the WS2812B modules to the 5V and GND pins on the Arduino, respectively.
2. Power Supply:
Connect a 5V power supply to the 5V and GND pins on the Arduino and the breadboard.
Programming:
Write a program for the Arduino that utilizes the Adafruit NeoPixel library to control the WS2812B modules and create various lighting patterns on the LED matrix display.
Example code for displaying a rainbow pattern:
#include
#define LED_PIN 6
#define NUM_LEDS 64 // Change this to match the number of LEDs in your matrix
Adafruit_NeoPixel matrix = Adafruit_NeoPixel(NUM_LEDS, LED_PIN, NEO_GRB + NEO_KHZ800);
void setup() {
matrix.begin();
matrix.show(); // Initialize all pixels to ‘off’
}
void loop() {
rainbowCycle(20); // Display rainbow cycle with 20ms delay per step
}
void rainbowCycle(uint8_t wait) {
uint16_t i, j;
for(j=0; j<256*5; j++) { // 5 cycles of all colors on wheel
for(i=0; i<matrix.numPixels(); i++) {
matrix.setPixelColor(i, Wheel(((i * 256 / matrix.numPixels()) + j) & 255));
}
matrix.show();
delay(wait);
}
}
uint32_t Wheel(byte WheelPos) {
if(WheelPos < 85) {
return matrix.Color(WheelPos * 3, 255 - WheelPos * 3, 0);
} else if(WheelPos < 170) {
WheelPos -= 85;
return matrix.Color(255 - WheelPos * 3, 0, WheelPos * 3);
} else {
WheelPos -= 170;
return matrix.Color(0, WheelPos * 3, 255 - WheelPos * 3);
}
}
Testing:
Upload the program to the Arduino and power up the circuit. The LED matrix display should show a colorful rainbow pattern cycling through the LEDs. Adjust the code and experiment with different patterns and colors.
Conclusion
Building a colorful LED matrix display with WS2812B modules allows for creating dynamic lighting effects and visual displays. This project demonstrates the use of WS2812B in creating a custom LED matrix and provides a foundation for creating interactive lighting projects.”