First let me introduce myself, I'm a crazy guy, like most of us. I am building and designing a fun project now and wish to share it with everyone here, as well as learn from you all.
I am looking for some advice on the more efficient methods of larger LED matrix controlling, we're talking 80x20, in the shape of a letter, so there will be areas where LEDs won't exist, but that is no issue.
Anyhow, I understand the three basic requirements necessary to drive and control these things and I have created large arrays already, but this will be much larger than anything I've done.
Two simple questions:
1. Would an Arduino Mega 2560 be ok? Or should I seriously consider some Matrix drivers?
I can learn and use any code quickly, but I currently have decent knowledge with C/C++ and the arduino.
2. Suggestions on shift registers/demuxers?
Thanks for any help, this will be show cased this new years as the drop 'ball' and will be fully documented for you guys, with all source code up for grabs when done. Will be composed of two 8 ft tall "F" and a "P" for Noah Larmz/Fantastic Planet, we produce DJ shows in eastern Virginia.
There will also be CO2 tubes to shoot out confetti, and a laser show machine to compliment the other larger array of lasers. all-in-all a decent production piece that gets to sit in my living room after the party!
I am looking for some advice on the more efficient methods of larger LED matrix controlling, we're talking 80x20, in the shape of a letter, so there will be areas where LEDs won't exist, but that is no issue.
- Only one color, no RGB.
- Speed around 30-60hz refresh rate needed.
- Dimmable control needed.
Anyhow, I understand the three basic requirements necessary to drive and control these things and I have created large arrays already, but this will be much larger than anything I've done.
Two simple questions:
1. Would an Arduino Mega 2560 be ok? Or should I seriously consider some Matrix drivers?
I can learn and use any code quickly, but I currently have decent knowledge with C/C++ and the arduino.
2. Suggestions on shift registers/demuxers?
Thanks for any help, this will be show cased this new years as the drop 'ball' and will be fully documented for you guys, with all source code up for grabs when done. Will be composed of two 8 ft tall "F" and a "P" for Noah Larmz/Fantastic Planet, we produce DJ shows in eastern Virginia.
There will also be CO2 tubes to shoot out confetti, and a laser show machine to compliment the other larger array of lasers. all-in-all a decent production piece that gets to sit in my living room after the party!