Hi!
I am brand new to this forum, so if I am stepping out of line by posting this question please let me know and feel free to point me in the right direction of existing threads.
I have been tasked with a rather unique project involving wearable led displays.
Essentially, I need to be able to control multiple addressable RGB strips as a matrix, with the capability to play video files and animations using Falcon Player.
The equipment I have at hand is as follows:
Basically, I had purchased the Octoscrolla in the opinion that I could use it to control multiple addressable LED strips wired up like a matrix (end-to-end) however the more I read, the more I doubt that I will be able to do this.
The reasoning behind using strips rather than P10 panels is that I need the matrices to be flexible as per the wearable nature of the project.
My question is, is it possible to have an Octoscrolla control multiple LED strips wired as a matrix, or are they strictly for use with P10 matrices?
If I am unable to use an Octoscrolla, is it possible to wire the data lines of the LED strips directly to the I/O of a BeagleBone (5V supplied separately of course) and if so, how many pixels could I theoretically drive using this method?
Many thanks!
I am brand new to this forum, so if I am stepping out of line by posting this question please let me know and feel free to point me in the right direction of existing threads.
I have been tasked with a rather unique project involving wearable led displays.
Essentially, I need to be able to control multiple addressable RGB strips as a matrix, with the capability to play video files and animations using Falcon Player.
The equipment I have at hand is as follows:
- BeagleBone Black
- Octoscrolla (Hanson)
- Many many UltraSkinny Neopixel strips (WS2812)
- 20A 5V Regulators
- 18V Batteries
Basically, I had purchased the Octoscrolla in the opinion that I could use it to control multiple addressable LED strips wired up like a matrix (end-to-end) however the more I read, the more I doubt that I will be able to do this.
The reasoning behind using strips rather than P10 panels is that I need the matrices to be flexible as per the wearable nature of the project.
My question is, is it possible to have an Octoscrolla control multiple LED strips wired as a matrix, or are they strictly for use with P10 matrices?
If I am unable to use an Octoscrolla, is it possible to wire the data lines of the LED strips directly to the I/O of a BeagleBone (5V supplied separately of course) and if so, how many pixels could I theoretically drive using this method?
Many thanks!