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* P5 or P6 (spacing) RGB LED Panels (either [http://www.adafruit.com/products/420 16x32] or [http://www.adafruit.com/products/1484 32x32 RBG]) - as many as we can purchase. Via [http://www.aliexpress.com/item/P6-SMD-LED-Module-5v/629551473.html AliExpress] | * P5 or P6 (spacing) RGB LED Panels (either [http://www.adafruit.com/products/420 16x32] or [http://www.adafruit.com/products/1484 32x32 RBG]) - as many as we can purchase. Via [http://www.aliexpress.com/item/P6-SMD-LED-Module-5v/629551473.html AliExpress] | ||
:: '''Mitch will be purchasing panels directly from the seller in China at the start of November and shipping them to the space.''' | :: '''Mitch will be purchasing panels directly from the seller in China at the start of November and shipping them to the space.''' | ||
* Beaglebone Black w/ [http://beagleboard.org/project/octoscroller/ Octoscroller Cape] | * Beaglebone Black w/ [http://beagleboard.org/project/octoscroller/ Octoscroller Cape] or Raspberry Pi With [[User:Hzeller|Henner]]'s [https://github.com/hzeller/rpi-rgb-led-matrix RGB LED Matrix library] | ||
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* [http://www.nycresistor.com/2013/07/27/ledscape/#more-6321 LEDscape] software for Beaglebone Black on NYC Resistor's [https://github.com/osresearch/LEDscape Github] | * [http://www.nycresistor.com/2013/07/27/ledscape/#more-6321 LEDscape] software for Beaglebone Black on NYC Resistor's [https://github.com/osresearch/LEDscape Github] | ||
* [https://github.com/marqsm/LED-bot LEDbot Github] - Scheduler software ([http://led-bot.readthedocs.org/en/latest/ documentation]) | * [https://github.com/marqsm/LED-bot LEDbot Github] - Scheduler software ([http://led-bot.readthedocs.org/en/latest/ documentation]) | ||
* a solid PC Powersupply for driving the wall. Got one kicking around? | * a solid PC Powersupply for driving the wall. Got one kicking around? | ||
* Adafruit's [https://github.com/adafruit/RGB-matrix-Panel Arduino library] for RGB Matrix Panels | * Adafruit's [https://github.com/adafruit/RGB-matrix-Panel Arduino library] for RGB Matrix Panels | ||
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== How do I help? == | == How do I help? == | ||
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''Total'' $170 as of 10/21/2014 | ''Total'' $170 as of 10/21/2014 | ||
== Can I see an example of this in action? == | == Can I see an example of this in action? == | ||
https://github.com/hzeller/rpi-rgb-led-matrix | |||
''''A library to control commonly available 32x32 or 16x32 RGB LED panels with the Raspberry Pi. Can support PWM up to 11Bit per channel, providing true 24bbp color with CIE1931 profile (but: see Limitations below).'''' | |||
NYC Resistor has a [https://trmm.net/Category:LEDscape#Octoscroller nice page] with a series of projects they've already completed using the Beaglebone + cape + LEDscape.<br> | NYC Resistor has a [https://trmm.net/Category:LEDscape#Octoscroller nice page] with a series of projects they've already completed using the Beaglebone + cape + LEDscape.<br> | ||
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''''I've written the LEDscape "firmware" for the BeagleBone Black that uses the PRU ("Programable Realtime Units") to drive 64 RGB matrices or 32 of the WS2811 LED strips with 0% CPU load. This allows all of the ARM's CPU time to be used for rendering frames into a buffer, which is then clocked out at the high speed 800 KHz rate to the WS281x strips or at a 1 MHz clock to the matrices. This rate allows 544 meters of strip / 64 31x16 LED matrices to be drawn at 30fps. Since the PRU can read any of the ARM's RAM it is possible to change the frame buffer pointer on every frame for easy double-buffering. Brief, disorganized notes on setup for the PRU.'''' | ''''I've written the LEDscape "firmware" for the BeagleBone Black that uses the PRU ("Programable Realtime Units") to drive 64 RGB matrices or 32 of the WS2811 LED strips with 0% CPU load. This allows all of the ARM's CPU time to be used for rendering frames into a buffer, which is then clocked out at the high speed 800 KHz rate to the WS281x strips or at a 1 MHz clock to the matrices. This rate allows 544 meters of strip / 64 31x16 LED matrices to be drawn at 30fps. Since the PRU can read any of the ARM's RAM it is possible to change the frame buffer pointer on every frame for easy double-buffering. Brief, disorganized notes on setup for the PRU.'''' | ||
Revision as of 12:32, 22 October 2014
Objective - Great Wall of Noisebridge
A beautiful, Times Square style LED Wall (example Emoji video), which will reside in the Hackertorium on the wall that says "American Dream." The wall is being organized by Dana and James with the help of the community. The size of the wall will be modular, expanding as additional panels are added. An example of two 16x32 panels in action was demonstrated at the end of the 10/21 Tuesday meeting using both a web interface and curl.
It will be possible to program the wall from Slack, IRC, Web Interface, Kinect, webcams, etc.
Parts Needed
- P5 or P6 (spacing) RGB LED Panels (either 16x32 or 32x32 RBG) - as many as we can purchase. Via AliExpress
- Mitch will be purchasing panels directly from the seller in China at the start of November and shipping them to the space.
- Beaglebone Black w/ Octoscroller Cape or Raspberry Pi With Henner's RGB LED Matrix library
- LEDscape software for Beaglebone Black on NYC Resistor's Github
- LEDbot Github - Scheduler software (documentation)
- a solid PC Powersupply for driving the wall. Got one kicking around?
- Adafruit's Arduino library for RGB Matrix Panels
How do I help?
You can pledge a panel by donating $10 - 20
- Give cash to Mitch, Dana or James directly.
- Credit card donations can be paypal'ed to Mitch directly.
- PayPal donate as 'friend or family' to avoid charges.
- Add a note "This is for the led wall."
Amount raised so far
Total $170 as of 10/21/2014
Can I see an example of this in action?
https://github.com/hzeller/rpi-rgb-led-matrix 'A library to control commonly available 32x32 or 16x32 RGB LED panels with the Raspberry Pi. Can support PWM up to 11Bit per channel, providing true 24bbp color with CIE1931 profile (but: see Limitations below).'
NYC Resistor has a nice page with a series of projects they've already completed using the Beaglebone + cape + LEDscape.
'I've written the LEDscape "firmware" for the BeagleBone Black that uses the PRU ("Programable Realtime Units") to drive 64 RGB matrices or 32 of the WS2811 LED strips with 0% CPU load. This allows all of the ARM's CPU time to be used for rendering frames into a buffer, which is then clocked out at the high speed 800 KHz rate to the WS281x strips or at a 1 MHz clock to the matrices. This rate allows 544 meters of strip / 64 31x16 LED matrices to be drawn at 30fps. Since the PRU can read any of the ARM's RAM it is possible to change the frame buffer pointer on every frame for easy double-buffering. Brief, disorganized notes on setup for the PRU.'
How can I use this thing?
Add specs on LEDScape, web gui, emoji support, etc.