Jaycar DIY Christmas Star
Bill of Materials
| Qty | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XC4499 | Arduino Compatible 8x8 LED Dot Matrix |
| 1 | XC4414 | Duinotech Nano |
| 1 | WC7710 | USB A to Mini-B |
| 1 | WC6026 | Socket to Socket Jumper Leads |
Connection Table
| Nano | Matrix (IN) |
|---|---|
| 5V | VCC |
| GND | GND |
| D2 | DIN |
| D3 | CS |
| D4 | CLK |
Connection Diagram
Downloads
Assembly
Simply make the connections as shown in the connection table.
If more stars are wanted connect the (OUT) side of the first star to the (IN) side of the other.
Programming
Download the source code, extract into a new folder, open the .ino file in the Arduino IDE and press upload.
If you want to change the star pattern use this excel sheet to generate the code for you to copy and paste into Arduino.
Use
Turn it on and enjoy!
Future Improvements
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Print a 3D case for it.
