DIY Christmas Star | Jaycar Electronics New Zealand

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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

Source code

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

Print a 3D case for it.