WORD CLOCK - NeoMatrix 8x8 Desktop Edition

by Andy Doro & Dano Wall

https://andydoro.com/wordclockdesktop/

Adafruit Learn Guide

A word clock which uses NeoPixel RGB LEDs for a color shifting effect.

(Modified by Mark Phelan to run on Wemos D1 Mini)

Hardware:

• Wemos D1 Mini
• DS3231 RTC
• NeoPixel NeoMatrix 8x8
• laser cut faceplate & enclosure

Software:

This code requires the following libraries:

• RTClib
• DST_RTC
• Adafruit_GFX
• Adafruit_NeoPixel
• Adafruit_NeoMatrix

Wiring:

• Connect RTC to Gnd = D4, 5v = D3, SDA = D2, SCL = D1
• Solder NeoMatrix 5V to Trinket 5V, GND to GND, DIN to D8.

grid pattern:

A T W E N T Y D
Q U A R T E R Y
F I V E H A L F
D P A S T O R O
F I V E I G H T
S I X T H R E E
T W E L E V E N
F O U R N I N E

Acknowledgements:

• Thanks Dano for faceplate / 3D models & project inspiration!