8x8 Matrix

What would you do with 64 pixels?.

• Designed for RC2014, works with compatibles including the Jupiter Ace clone, Minstrel the Forth.
• The 64 LEDs are arranged in a grid and can be controlled using two 8-bit ports.
• Display scrolling messages, patterns and animations, run John Conway's Life and even play games!

 

This module allows you to control a small 8 pixel by 8 pixel display. You can use it to display scrolling messages, patterns and animations, run John Conway's Life and even play games!

The display's 64 LEDs are arranged in a matrix. The package has 16 pins, so it can be controlled by two 8-bit ports. The module listens for writes to ports 0 and 2 (in line with other RC2014 modules such as the digital i/o and bubble LED display).

Links

• Buy an 8x8 matrix module here
• Hardware assembly guide, includes assembly notes and some 'getting started' code in BASIC
• Example and template code in Z80 assembly, Forth and BASIC
• Videos showing the module in action:
  • 8x8 Breakout
  • 8x8 Invaders
  • Proportional font scrolling
  • John Conway's Life (spaceship)

 

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