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A project log for 384:LED

Mini (1.44'' x 0.94'' or 24mm x 37mm) 8X16 RGB LED Array. 128 RGB LEDs with three LED chip each gives 384.

alexAlex 02/22/2016 at 16:317 Comments

I did just orderd the last missing parts. Now everything should be ordered to built one (or two perhaps)! I did also ordered a SMD stencil for the first time. With this the solder paste dispensing should be faster and better. And only the LEDs do have 512 pads. For the PCB I did chose black solder mask this time to get high contrast to the LEDs.

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Roman wrote 03/12/2016 at 14:42 point

I see, it's good to know. Thanks.

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Roman wrote 03/12/2016 at 00:55 point

What files did you use to produce the stencil? The reason why I am asking, in my 12-13 years of PCB design I saw stencil only once. I have no clue how they are produced. Thanks in advance for your answer.

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Alex wrote 03/12/2016 at 12:59 point

I did just upload the eagle .brd file at OSHStencils.com  That was it. Quite easy.

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davedarko wrote 03/11/2016 at 19:50 point

I want to stand behind you and breath in your neck when you solder this! Or you could film the complete progress ;) Really looking forward to see this LED matrix in action! 

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Alex wrote 03/11/2016 at 22:54 point

I hope that it will be finished until Belgrade. I am not sure because there is also some software to be written, but taking this to Belgrade would be awesome.

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davedarko wrote 03/11/2016 at 23:13 point

almost always when you write something like this, it's done by tomorrow, so we'll see ;)

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Alex wrote 03/12/2016 at 13:01 point

First I have to get the PCBs. They are not here yet. So tomorrow or today is impossible. 

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