Wanted to share an idea for an ISY based Visual Display board using addressable LEDS.   With thanks to Ajax for introducing me to the addressable LED idea on this forum.

Happy 4th!

     I had a need for additional indicators for my various sensors around the house.  I was using an 8 position Keypad's leds up until now.  That of course was limited to 8 LEDS.

This new display is a matrix of 512 addressable LEDs in a 16 x 32 pattern.   Enough to make crude graphics, display text, and report IR/Door sensor status.

I am posting a few pictures of the project and a few displays.   The house outline is in demo mode to show all sensors on.    I am still working on a best way to diffuse the lights best.

Edited July 4, 20214 yr by ELA

A retro gaming platform!

Video view when completed:

https://media.giphy.com/media/mK0xyRyxuw69p0DuOJ/giphy.gif

On 7/4/2021 at 5:09 PM, ELA said:

ISY based

How does it interface with the ISY?

Hello Mr. Bill and thank you for asking,

It uses a MKR1010 wifi enabled microcontroller.  Running Arduino wifi code. I like that it allows you to define your own network commands.  Makes it very flexible.  I have several MKR1010s running various items in the house including automated cat feeders.

The project  was driven by a desire to be able to display all my IR/door sensors with a map that made it easy to see which were active at any time.  I was using an 8 button keypadlincs leds as their status up until now so it is a nice improvement.  

  I am sure there are more elegant displays but it was a fun project.