Uploaded April 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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EDIT: I've started to sell boards on Tindie to make connecting to these display's really simple! Check them out here:
tindie.com/stores/brianlough

Correction to wiring diagram!
twitter.com/witnessmenow/status/994336562329587725

I think a RGB LED Matrix is one of the best displays for an Arduino project at the moment, they are large, pretty easy to use and it's not even that expensive. In this video I show how to get one working with an ESP8266

Library I'm using: github.com/2dom/PxMatrix

Live Stream link : youtu.be/espfESarDkc

YouTube Stats display Code: github.com/witnessmenow/LED-Matrix-YouTube-Sub-Display

More matrix code examples: github.com/witnessmenow/LED-Matrix-Display-Examples

Parts:

RGB LED Matrix 64 x 32 P3 (The one I'm using)
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- Amazon.com* - Sold out and equivalent has bad reviews
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5v 8A laptop style PSU
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Wemos D1 Mini Clone*: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/uzFUnIe

Female-Female 20CM Dupont cable*: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/eu3j2j6

10pcs 2.1mm Adapters (both sockets and plugs)*: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/UbMvnmQ


Other Platforms:
Twitter: @witnessmenow - twitter.com/witnessmenow
Twtich: BrianLough - twitch.tv/brianlough
Instructables: witnessmenow - instructables.com/member/witnessmenow


My Tools & Kit*:

Ts-100 Soldering Iron
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Logitech C920 HD 1080p Pro webcam
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Blue Snowball USB Microphone
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Self Adjusting Wire Strippers
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