LuMini 8x8 Matrix Hookup Guide
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Resources & Going Further
Now that you’ve successfully got your LuMini Ring up and running, it’s time to incorporate it into your own project! For more information about the LuMini Matrix, check out the links below.
- Schematic (PDF)
- Eagle Files (ZIP)
- Datasheet - APA102 (PDF)
- SMD Soldering Tips
- GitHub FastLED Arduino Library
- Example Code
- GitHub Product Repository
- SFE Product Showcase
Or, you can check out some of our other LuMini products:
LuMini Ring Hookup Guide
The LuMini Rings (APA102-2020) are the highest resolution LED rings available.
LumiDrive Hookup Guide
The LumiDrive LED Driver is SparkFun’s foray into all things Python on micro-controllers. With the SparkFun LumiDrive you will be able to control and personalize a whole strand of APA102s directly from the board itself.
Here are some tutorials for more projects and ideas:
Lumenati Hookup Guide
Lumenati is our line of APA102c-based addressable LED boards. We'll show you how to bring the sparkle to your projects!
Using Artnet DMX and the ESP32 to Drive Pixels
In this tutorial, we'll find out how to use Resolume Arena, a popular video jockey software, to control custom-made ArtNet DMX fixtures.
Getting Started with the SmartLED Shield for Teensy
In this tutorial, we will connect different RGB LED matrix panels to PixelMatix's SmartLED shield and Teensy.
Introduction to DMX
DMX512 is an industry standard in lighting and stage design, whether it be controlling lights, motors, or lasers, DMX512 has many uses. In this tutorial we’ll cover DMX512 (Digital Multiplex with 512 pieces of information).
Check out the following blog posts for more LED Fun: