The Matrix Project Page

The Matrix (Project #11, March 17)

The Matrix is an I2C controlled 24x5 LED matrix display, powered by an AMS AS1130 LED driver. It's made of 0.2mm thick circuit board so it can slightly bend. A few can be joined together for creating a larger display.

Posts from Club Members about the project..

That should keep me going for a while. So pleased I managed to get my hands on all these beautifully designed proje…

Contributed by @swinders on Jan 16, 2019

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A box from @boldport has arrived, must be my latest #BoldportClub projects... 😋

Contributed by @swinders on Jan 16, 2019

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@boldport Taken whilst rearranging my Boldport Club drawer

Contributed by @Hossomatic on Jul 24, 2018

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matrix build gallery

Contributed by Andrew Gillard on Apr 17, 2018

Photos of my matrix build.  my first image

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Place Matrix

Contributed by Joey Hagedorn on Dec 23, 2017

The Place Matrix is a project I built with P11-The Matrix. It was an interactive website that was live in April 2017, but just recently did I finish completely documenting the project at https://www.joeyhagedorn.com/projects/placematrix/  my first image

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I wrote a #golang library for the AS1130 LED driver used by #boldportclub The Matrix:

Contributed by @dancarley on Sep 8, 2017

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The Matrix Build by t-paul

Contributed by Torsten.Paul on Aug 21, 2017

Some pictures of my The Matrix build!

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The Tetris source code is on my Github page, by the way.

Contributed by @ttseary on Aug 8, 2017

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With real Tetris action! Featuring the @boldport Matrix prototype LED array.

Contributed by @ttseary on Aug 8, 2017

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It's finished! The Tetris machine lives! 😃🎮

Contributed by @ttseary on Aug 8, 2017

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Great to see #BoldportClub projects as someone's Twitter banner ;) @binyaminsharet

Contributed by @boldport on Jun 29, 2017

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Hooray for CAD! #CardboardAidedDesign This is a non-functioning prototype of my Tetris machine.

Contributed by @ttseary on Jun 7, 2017

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Tetris on The Matrix

Contributed by Thomas Seary on May 30, 2017

I've been working on a Tetris game that features the BoldPort Club "Matrix" project.

So far, it has the essential game mechanics, increasing speed with advancing levels, and scoring. Later I may add a high-score system.

The controller is a 5-way switch that I salvaged from a cheap webcam, although it's rather touchy. I want to replace it with a rotary encoder to spin the pieces, and buttons to move and drop them. I'm also considering adding 7-segment displays to show the level and score in real time; right now the score is only shown on the screen when it's game over.

The code is not very polished, but it is available on Github. See the G+ post about the game which also includes a video.

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Trying to figure out where I broke the traces of #thematrix ... (the #BoldportClub one)

Contributed by @maximeborges on May 29, 2017

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LEAP#312 a firecracker simulation on the #BoldportClub Matrix aka good excuse to use a naked flame with electronics

Contributed by @tardate on May 29, 2017

A firecracker simulacrum running on the Matrix. All my notes in the LEAP GitHub repo  my first image

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Look! @tardate implemented the 'game of life' on The Matrix using The Cuttle :)

Contributed by @boldport on May 23, 2017

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LEAP#307 using a keypad for putting arbitrary messages on the #BoldportClub Matrix

Contributed by @tardate on May 23, 2017

My build notes for a keypad entry for the matrix are in the LEAP GitHub repo  my first image

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LEAP#302 a Conway's Game of Life demo for the #BoldportClub Matrix. Because every LED matrix needs one

Contributed by @tardate on May 22, 2017

My build notes for a Game of Life running the matrix are in the LEAP GitHub repo  my first image

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LEAP#300 The #BoldportClub Matrix LED test .. all systems are go!

Contributed by @tardate on May 18, 2017

My build notes for running the matrix LED test are in the LEAP GitHub repo  my first image

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LEAP#299 120 0805 LEDs and SSOP-28 AS1130 = fire up the hot air w @OSHStencils to build the #BoldportClub Matrix!

Contributed by @tardate on May 17, 2017

My build notes for the matrix are in the LEAP GitHub repo  my first image

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preparing to reflow another #BoldportClub Matrix with a stencil from @OSHstencils

Contributed by @tardate on May 7, 2017

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Wow. A firecracker simulacrum on the #BoldportClub Matrix LEAP#312

Contributed by @boldport on May 3, 2017

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hmm, Touchy could make an interesting input device for The Matrix #BoldportClub

Contributed by @tardate on Apr 21, 2017

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Finally finished my Matrix after some late-night rework :)

Contributed by @_zak on Apr 19, 2017

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@boldport I love being part of #BoldportClub ! This project helped me understand why it’s a club and not just a subscription.

Contributed by @joeyhagedorn on Apr 13, 2017

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Look at what @joeyhagedorn done with our 'The Matrix' :)

Contributed by @boldport on Apr 13, 2017

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@boldport the Matrix arrived today. Happy to see the outcome #BoldportClub

Contributed by @amsAnalog on Mar 22, 2017

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Check out @LuckyResistor assembling our latest project, The Matrix

Contributed by @boldport on Mar 18, 2017

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#BoldportClub kit 11 arrived!

Contributed by @Lophification on Mar 17, 2017

#BoldportClub kit 11 arrived! https://t.co/oV3S6s2qMc image

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So who already received their The Matrix? #BoldportClub

Contributed by @boldport on Mar 16, 2017

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@saardrimer I just opened my latest BP box and had a heart attack. What are you trying to do to us? :-) #boldport #boldportclub

Contributed by @alexhitchins on Mar 16, 2017

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Today is the last day to guarantee receiving #BoldportClub Project #11, The Matrix

Contributed by @boldport on Mar 9, 2017

Today is the last day to guarantee receiving #BoldportClub Project #11, The Matrix https://t.co/Ine61dB9Fy https://t.co/qLW6vpQuDM image

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Want this kit? Use your CC here:

Contributed by @boldport on Mar 3, 2017

Want this kit? Use your CC here: https://t.co/nycfWkRO0s :-P #BoldportClub Join the resistors! https://t.co/btNpNRY7P6 image

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Finally here! A medicine for surface-mount anxiety!

Contributed by @boldport on Feb 27, 2017

Finally here! A medicine for surface-mount anxiety! https://t.co/r6OWpnxKbI #BoldportClub #soldering #electronics https://t.co/L9qy8QPKDO image

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Woohoo, first kits assembled! #BoldportClub

Contributed by @boldport on Feb 14, 2017

Woohoo, first kits assembled! #BoldportClub https://t.co/S5RrjHNYUQ image

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All cleaned up! #BoldportClub

Contributed by @boldport on Feb 14, 2017

All cleaned up! #BoldportClub https://t.co/OyNvWh1crA image

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Paste applies. Before liftoff... #BoldportClub

Contributed by @boldport on Feb 14, 2017

Paste applies. Before liftoff… #BoldportClub https://t.co/Uc9anDow5n image

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They arrived! #BoldportClub's project

Contributed by @boldport on Feb 14, 2017

They arrived! #BoldportClub’s project https://t.co/nycfWkRO0s https://t.co/uPYjl4Fe6H image

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Solder Paste Reflow Stencil for The Matrix

Contributed by @tardate on Feb 13, 2017

A stencil is not a requirement for building The Matrix. You will be able to assemble the kit as you would normally with a soldering iron. If you prefer to use solder paste (which is another soldering technique that usually requires a stencil, solder paste, and other equipment) you are able to order the stencil from OSH Stencils. Totally optional. Use this link to add the stencil to your order.  my first image

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Look what just arrived!

Contributed by @boldport on Feb 8, 2017

Look what just arrived! https://t.co/HXNSMmghGr image

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To production it goes! (0.2mm thick, so it bends ;) #BoldportClub

Contributed by @boldport on Jan 31, 2017

To production it goes! (0.2mm thick, so it bends ;) #BoldportClub https://t.co/AK2iQKaGk2 image

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Sent to @eC_PCB for production! #BoldportClub

Contributed by @boldport on Jan 25, 2017

Sent to @eC_PCB for production! #BoldportClub https://t.co/MFSquflEXp image

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Putting on final touches on The Matrix #BoldportClub

Contributed by @boldport on Jan 23, 2017

Putting on final touches on The Matrix #BoldportClub https://t.co/yumgBeCILo image

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LED reflow (sped up)

Contributed by @Loph on Jan 21, 2017

Reflowing the LEDs on TheMatrix (follow-up on this post):

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Thanks to @threebytesfull for writing this useful driver for #BoldportClub The Matrix!

Contributed by @boldport on Jan 10, 2017

Thanks to @threebytesfull for writing this useful driver for #BoldportClub The Matrix! https://t.co/QCs2MinvWp image

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LOL - Lots of LEDs

Contributed by Loph on Jan 5, 2017

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Everything you need to do simple things with the AS1130 chip

Contributed by fuchs on Jan 1, 2017

I just published version 0.9.0 of the LRAS1130 library on GitHub. The library now contains everything you need to do simple things with the AS1130 chip. There are also three examples how to use the class. One of the example is a LED test application which checks all LEDs and writes the status to the serial console. first image

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Looking for inspiration? Check out these project builds shared by Club Members..

matrix build gallery

Contributed by Andrew Gillard on Apr 17, 2018

Place Matrix

Contributed by Joey Hagedorn on Dec 23, 2017

The Matrix Build by t-paul

Contributed by Torsten.Paul on Aug 21, 2017

Tetris on The Matrix

Contributed by Thomas Seary on May 30, 2017

LED reflow (sped up)

Contributed by @Loph on Jan 21, 2017

LOL - Lots of LEDs

Contributed by Loph on Jan 5, 2017