esp8266WifiMatrix

Build a internet connected dot matrix display

See also on http://www.µc.net

You need

• ESP-12 module (or other ESP8266 based module)
• At least one, better 5 or so MAX7219 based 8x8 LED matrix modules
• Breadboard, power supply
• The MAX7219 Arduino library: https://github.com/hermann-kurz/MAX7219LedMatrix

Steps:

• Install Arduino IDE with ESP8266 support: https://github.com/esp8266/Arduino
• Get patche MAX7219 library https://github.com/hermann-kurz/MAX7219LedMatrix and install it in arduino Sketchbook/library
• Put the hardare together on a breadbord, see the fritzing files
• Compile esp8266WifiMatrix sketch
• Program via FTD232 adapter

Have fun