What is a P10 Panel?
This is just one type of panel used in the construction of video walls, matrix displays and scrolling signs.
The "P" refers to the pitch or spacing between each LED.
the "10" refers to the actual spacing between the LED's.
Panels also come in completely standard sizing's so construction can and will be easy.
When the forums talk about P10 panels we actual mean RGB LED, 32 columns wide and 16 rows high, 1/8 scan rate panels. Physical size 320mm x 160mm.
The scan rate is crucial for it to work with the currently supported solution from the community.
The current (as of this post) panel being bought is the indoor panel here ->
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...32-16pixels-320mm-160mm/701799_866772137.html
These are listed at $11 + shipping and are a bargain for building a big matrix.
What do I need to buy for a matrix?
P10 Panels
A Beaglebone Black
An Octoscroller Cape (add on for bbb)
Some 16wire ribbon cables and connectors
One or more 5v power supplies
Brackets to join your panels together (or some way to mount them)
What software?
You will require Falcon Player running on the Beaglebone.
NOTE: July week 1: Falcon Player is a manual install at this time, a image file is expected during July to make this easy to setup. Current install instructions at http://falconchristmas.com/wiki/index.php/Falcon_FPP_BBB
You will also need your favourite sequencing software to generate the required FESQ files for FP.
Just how big a matrix can I have?
Each BBB/Octoscroller will support 64 panels, 8 panels on 8 outputs.
For the supported P10 Panels this is a coverage area of 3.27 Square Meters or 256 pixels wide by 128 pixels high.
That is 32,768 pixels or 98,304 channels.
What will it cost me?
This will depend a little on where you live as the price of the BeagleBone varies between countries
Lets look at a common size array being considered, 128pixels x 32 pixels, a 4w x 2h set of panels.
8 * $11 US = $88 + shipping
1 * BBB = approx $70 Au
1 * Octoscroller approx $10
1 * 5v PSU = $45 US
misc cables $10
plus some odds and ends
Software = FREE, courtesy of and thanks to the Falcon Crew
So for a couple hundred dollars you get a 4096 pixel matrix array to use for signage or as a display element.
This PDF fro OneWorldLED is a good read on professional sign construction and setup, worth the read.
http://oneworldled.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/One-World-LED-HB-V-3.pdf
Credits:
Multiple different posts on Falcon Christmas and ACL
OneWorldLED.com for the PDF
This is just one type of panel used in the construction of video walls, matrix displays and scrolling signs.
The "P" refers to the pitch or spacing between each LED.
the "10" refers to the actual spacing between the LED's.
Panels also come in completely standard sizing's so construction can and will be easy.
When the forums talk about P10 panels we actual mean RGB LED, 32 columns wide and 16 rows high, 1/8 scan rate panels. Physical size 320mm x 160mm.
The scan rate is crucial for it to work with the currently supported solution from the community.
The current (as of this post) panel being bought is the indoor panel here ->
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...32-16pixels-320mm-160mm/701799_866772137.html
These are listed at $11 + shipping and are a bargain for building a big matrix.
What do I need to buy for a matrix?
P10 Panels
A Beaglebone Black
An Octoscroller Cape (add on for bbb)
Some 16wire ribbon cables and connectors
One or more 5v power supplies
Brackets to join your panels together (or some way to mount them)
What software?
You will require Falcon Player running on the Beaglebone.
NOTE: July week 1: Falcon Player is a manual install at this time, a image file is expected during July to make this easy to setup. Current install instructions at http://falconchristmas.com/wiki/index.php/Falcon_FPP_BBB
You will also need your favourite sequencing software to generate the required FESQ files for FP.
Just how big a matrix can I have?
Each BBB/Octoscroller will support 64 panels, 8 panels on 8 outputs.
For the supported P10 Panels this is a coverage area of 3.27 Square Meters or 256 pixels wide by 128 pixels high.
That is 32,768 pixels or 98,304 channels.
What will it cost me?
This will depend a little on where you live as the price of the BeagleBone varies between countries
Lets look at a common size array being considered, 128pixels x 32 pixels, a 4w x 2h set of panels.
8 * $11 US = $88 + shipping
1 * BBB = approx $70 Au
1 * Octoscroller approx $10
1 * 5v PSU = $45 US
misc cables $10
plus some odds and ends
Software = FREE, courtesy of and thanks to the Falcon Crew
So for a couple hundred dollars you get a 4096 pixel matrix array to use for signage or as a display element.
This PDF fro OneWorldLED is a good read on professional sign construction and setup, worth the read.
http://oneworldled.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/One-World-LED-HB-V-3.pdf
Credits:
Multiple different posts on Falcon Christmas and ACL
OneWorldLED.com for the PDF