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Arduino-controlled, Individually Addressable 8x8 Led Matrix

Date

April 2020

This project involved the complete design and fabrication of an Arduino-controlled 8×8 individually addressable RGB LED matrix. The electronics, enclosure, assembly, and firmware were all developed from scratch, resulting in a fully custom interactive display.

The hand-soldered electronics integrate an Arduino microcontroller, push buttons, status LEDs, a brightness control potentiometer, a USB programming port, and a power switch. Audio input and output ports were also included, allowing the matrix to be programmed for music-reactive effects while preserving the audio signal through a pass-through connection.

The enclosure was handcrafted from wood and finished in white paint, showcasing skills in embedded programming, electronics design, manual assembly, and functional product development.

 

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