Install Hardware

Install the following fasteners onto the Sparkle Motion as shown:

• 4mm FF standoffs
• 4x M2.5 x 4mm screws

Secure PCB

Orient the Sparkle Motion PCB with the back frame.

Place the PCB over the mounting holes and secure using four M2.5 x 4mm screws.

Secured Board

Double check the orientation of the Sparkle Motion board is correct.

Solder Cable

Desolder all of the stock cables from the back of the NeoPixel Matrix.

Solder the 3-pin JST plug cable to the following pads on the matrix.

• Red wire to 5V
• Black wire to GND
• White wire to DIN

Install Grid

Orient the diffuser grid with the NeoPixel Matrix so the notches are fitted over the SMD capacitors. 

Place the diffuser grid over the NeoPixel Matrix.

Install Back Frame

Orient the back frame with the NeoPixel matrix.

Fit the diffuser grid into the back frame and firmly press them together while making sure the wires are not being pinched.

Fitted Cable

The 3-pin JST cable should be fitted through the opening in the back frame.

Cut Acrylic

Cut the acrylic to the following dimensions:

166mm (6.54 in) x 166mm (6.54 in)

You can use a hand saw, band saw, table saw, laser cutter, score and snap or a few other methods to do this.

Install Acrylic

Orient the black LED acrylic with the shiny side facing up.

Place the acrylic into the front frame.

Install Front Frame

Begin fitting the assembled back frame into the front frame.

Firmly press the two parts together so they both sit flush with each other.

Assembled Frame

Double check all sides of the frames have been correctly assembled.

Install Cable

Insert the 3-pin socket JST cable into the screw block terminals on the Spark Motion board.

• Red wire to + positive
• White wire to pin 21
• Black wire to – negative

Secure the three wires to the terminals using a screwdriver with a flat tipped bit.

Connect Cables

Plug in the matching 3-pin JST cables together.

USB Connect

Power on the Sparkle Motion board using a USB-C cable and a 5V 2A power supply.

Or, use the right angle USB C adapter to allow the display frame to stand upright.