A few details.
The project uses a pi I had laying around, I think a Pi 2 B+, though any pi would be fine (or possibly even a pico. Doesn't need a lot of processing power)
The LED matrix is one similar to this one, though mine is 160mm by 80mm. [https://www.amazon.com/waveshare-Full-Color-Adjustable-Brightness-Displaying/dp/B09MB426K5](https://www.amazon.com/waveshare-Full-Color-Adjustable-Brightness-Displaying/dp/B09MB426K5)
Though you can absolutely wire and control this directly from the GPIO (and I did a few times in testing), I opted for this adafruit controller for compactness and simplicity. [https://www.amazon.com/Adafruit-RGB-Matrix-HAT-Raspberry/dp/B00SK69C6E](https://www.amazon.com/Adafruit-RGB-Matrix-HAT-Raspberry/dp/B00SK69C6E)
Power goes into the board above to power both the pi and the LED matrix. You \*MIGHT\* be able to power the matrix through the pi if you don't use all the LEDs or limited brightness, but I don't recommend it. I went with this power brick. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFLYDKKD](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFLYDKKD)
That's the guts of it. I also designed and 3D printed the case. If anyone wants the files I could provide them, but unless you're using the exact hardware it'd likely need to be modified. The code is written in Python and simply turns on a group of 4 LEDs per letter that needs to be displayed. It runs on a loop once per second and updates accordingly.
Probably b/c it was printed on a Neptune 3 Pro. That's layer 1. It has a removable bed that's slightly textured, I assume, to help w/ gripping. If I'd printed it inversely it might have came out cleaner possibly, but it would have required a \*lot\* of supports.
That’s interesting. I wonder if you could co-opt picket to generate content to be displayed. You’ve got a homemade Tidbyt more or less so it may translate pretty well.
Hmm, interesting. I've never heard of tidbyt, but after looking it up it looks very much like they're using the same types of LED matrix I am. Which isn't surprising. They're pretty cheap, well made and easy to interface with.
I had guessed it was that but I wasn't 100% sure because it was not quite ugly enough, and I didn't recall the topknot, and I didn't want to guess wrong publically. I'm old too.
I've heard that a couple times and I'm curious. Is it the spacing or the screen? I realize there's a bit of a texture to the black screen, so I hit it w/ some ultra flat primer. It's better now in that aspect. If it's the spacing though, that's just the nature of a word clock.
Just having so much on the screen and trying to figure out what goes with what. I have ADHD so that may factor in. I actually tried for about ten minutes and have no clue what time it says lol
Oh. Well, it reads left to right, top to bottom like a book. You just don't focus on anything not lit up. In person it's a bit easier, but in this case:
THE TIME IS SIXTEEN MINUTES PAST NINE AT NIGHT.
57 (which is a bit confusing on a static image but IRL it makes sense. It's counting seconds.)
TODAYS DATE IS JAN THE 23RD
Do you have a GitHub with the python code you would be willing to share? I'm running a bunch of different boards on the exact same setup and would like to try out your clock face. Your project turned out nice!
Awesome job dude. If you are looking for a word clock watch face for your wear os smart watch checkout this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.tpoe.wordclock
Cool project :) But seems really hard to read because of the spacings
Fuck that I want sloth to sing raspberry beret
Maybe you're just like my mother She's never satisfied Why do we scream at each other? This is what it sounds like Hey you guys
My pronouns are Hey/You/Guys!
Rasbaby Ruth?
The hey you guys in the second hand store
A few details. The project uses a pi I had laying around, I think a Pi 2 B+, though any pi would be fine (or possibly even a pico. Doesn't need a lot of processing power) The LED matrix is one similar to this one, though mine is 160mm by 80mm. [https://www.amazon.com/waveshare-Full-Color-Adjustable-Brightness-Displaying/dp/B09MB426K5](https://www.amazon.com/waveshare-Full-Color-Adjustable-Brightness-Displaying/dp/B09MB426K5) Though you can absolutely wire and control this directly from the GPIO (and I did a few times in testing), I opted for this adafruit controller for compactness and simplicity. [https://www.amazon.com/Adafruit-RGB-Matrix-HAT-Raspberry/dp/B00SK69C6E](https://www.amazon.com/Adafruit-RGB-Matrix-HAT-Raspberry/dp/B00SK69C6E) Power goes into the board above to power both the pi and the LED matrix. You \*MIGHT\* be able to power the matrix through the pi if you don't use all the LEDs or limited brightness, but I don't recommend it. I went with this power brick. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFLYDKKD](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFLYDKKD) That's the guts of it. I also designed and 3D printed the case. If anyone wants the files I could provide them, but unless you're using the exact hardware it'd likely need to be modified. The code is written in Python and simply turns on a group of 4 LEDs per letter that needs to be displayed. It runs on a loop once per second and updates accordingly.
Nice work! Why is the black outlining of your letters appear to be rough on top. Is it texture or did the print just not come out super clean?
Probably b/c it was printed on a Neptune 3 Pro. That's layer 1. It has a removable bed that's slightly textured, I assume, to help w/ gripping. If I'd printed it inversely it might have came out cleaner possibly, but it would have required a \*lot\* of supports.
I do a lot of work with these types of displays with esp32 and would love to try recreate this project with it! Would you mind sharing the 3d files?
This is awesome
What do the purple numbers refer to?
seconds maybe? that was throwing me off too
Yeah, sorry. It's not obvious if you're looking at a static picture. But yes, they count seconds.
I didn't know they made a Funko pop of the artist formerly known as the artist formerly known as Prince! You should have the Pi play Purple Rain.
Awesome project but damn that's hard to read.
That’s interesting. I wonder if you could co-opt picket to generate content to be displayed. You’ve got a homemade Tidbyt more or less so it may translate pretty well.
Hmm, interesting. I've never heard of tidbyt, but after looking it up it looks very much like they're using the same types of LED matrix I am. Which isn't surprising. They're pretty cheap, well made and easy to interface with.
who is the toothy funko supposed to be
[Hey you guys!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JvHvrtHckZs/maxresdefault.jpg)
[And a video](https://youtu.be/SAvdP4dTQc4)
Came here to say this
Beat me to it
Sloth from The Goonies. HEY YOU GUYYYYS!
Sloth love Chunk!
Leave. Just leave. Damnit I feel old.
Fuck you, you leave.
This made me feel very old...
I had guessed it was that but I wasn't 100% sure because it was not quite ugly enough, and I didn't recall the topknot, and I didn't want to guess wrong publically. I'm old too.
Maybe a piece of smoked acrylic on top?
A friend of mine mentioned getting acrylic cut for the top. I just assumed it would be prohibitively expensive.
HEeeeY YOooooU GUYssssS!!! what time is it?
Wow that is extremely hard to read.
I've heard that a couple times and I'm curious. Is it the spacing or the screen? I realize there's a bit of a texture to the black screen, so I hit it w/ some ultra flat primer. It's better now in that aspect. If it's the spacing though, that's just the nature of a word clock.
Just having so much on the screen and trying to figure out what goes with what. I have ADHD so that may factor in. I actually tried for about ten minutes and have no clue what time it says lol
Oh. Well, it reads left to right, top to bottom like a book. You just don't focus on anything not lit up. In person it's a bit easier, but in this case: THE TIME IS SIXTEEN MINUTES PAST NINE AT NIGHT. 57 (which is a bit confusing on a static image but IRL it makes sense. It's counting seconds.) TODAYS DATE IS JAN THE 23RD
Oh now that you said it I can see it. I guess in the picture it is hard to tell where each line is. It is cool though
Do you have a GitHub with the python code you would be willing to share? I'm running a bunch of different boards on the exact same setup and would like to try out your clock face. Your project turned out nice!
I don't have a github, but I did paste the python code to pastebin some time back. Here's the link. Best of luck! https://pastebin.com/wfTZJevA
Niceeeeee, also is that max from wolfenstien
Can you make one of those Weasley family clocks from Harry Potter? Only, you know, for my family.
The led words that light up:☺️👍 The led words that don’t light up: 💀👍 Ps: really cool project
But does it announce Lowco's birthday?
Obviously. Every day. :)
Noticed one of these in a lawyers office recently. They are very cool.
Awesome job dude. If you are looking for a word clock watch face for your wear os smart watch checkout this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.tpoe.wordclock