jinx! and glediator style matrix neopixel control software
Program runs preset demo on 8x8 WS2812 Matrix untill receives glediator dataframe. Timeout return to demo mode if no data packet recieved in 10 seconds.
I use jinx! to send UDP packets. Basic Setup Instructions:
Sketch has the following dependencies:
- autoDelay Library available from here - written by Imogen Wren H
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Download Jinx! http://www.live-leds.de/
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Load this sketch into ESP32. (Make sure to enter correct WiFi credentials) ESP and PC running Jinx! must be on same network subnet. (currently set to 192.168.1.x but change to suit your WiFi network)
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Make connections between LED matrix and ESP32.
- #define DATA_PIN 5
- In
Setup
ensure thatStart Output
is DESELECTED.
Ensure that all sub-menues read as per screenshots
- Click Add, then ensure match to:
- Click ok to add tmp2.net device.
- Close Output Devices Window
- Select tmp2.net device from
Patch Device
drop down menu - Click
Fast Patch
then ensure menu match to:
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NOTE: If colours are incorrect (eg green for red) redo this step but change
Pixel Order
eg from RGB to GRB but this may just need to experiment with your specific LED strip -
Click okay then close menu windows.
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Select
Start Output
the LED matrix will then show the scene currently shown in theMain Mix
window. -
Additional effects can be setup and queued. Slide the mixer to change source.
If no output from PC, or missed data packets, ESP will revert to demo after 10 seconds