We spy with our little eyes, our 1.2″ 8×8 matrix in blue!
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Below is some information on how to get an 8×8 led matrix working on your Raspberry Pi using C.
I have also included the code needed to get text scrolling.The matrix I am using is this one from Adafruit. This matrix uses a HT16K33 controller chip and communicates with the Pi via the i2c bus.
Adafruit has very good and detailed tutorials on how to solder it up and get i2c working between your Pi and the Matrix.
In brief:
- Scan the i2c bus for your device.
- Download the code needed.
- Compile.
- Run.
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