To build this project, you will need the following items:

Raspberry Pi (we're using the Model B)

Adafruit 16x32 RGB LED Matrix - we're using 3 of them!

5V 4A (2 panels any design, or 3 panels with text or otherwise not filling up all the pixels with bright color) or
5V 10A Power Supply (any number of panels, any designs)

2.1mm to Screw Jack Adapter - to connect the 5V power adapter to the panels

14 x Female-Female jumper wires. You can use 6" ones or 12" ones.

6 x Male-Male jumper wires - you can also just use wire.

Raspberry Leaf - helps make wiring easier

This guide was first published on Apr 02, 2014. It was last updated on Apr 02, 2014.

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