Pixel Art Display 16x16 RGB
A physical pixel art display with 16x16 RGB LED matrix. The 160x160x30mm display shows animated sprites, game characters, or custom art. Upload images via web interface or microSD card. Frame-by-frame animation support. Great for retro gaming fans and pixel artists. This pixel art display project is perfect for makers, DIY enthusiasts, and electronics hobbyists. Search volume: 1300/month.
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Parts
| Part | Why | MPN | Qty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESP32-S3 Microcontroller Espressif Systems |
Main microcontroller for real-time audio processing, 16-band FFT calculations, and controlling LED display patterns | ESP32-S3 |
1 | |
| MEMS Microphone TDK InvenSense |
Captures audio input for spectrum analysis from microphone source | ICS-43434 |
1 | |
| Audio Codec for Line Input Texas Instruments |
Processes 3.5mm line input audio signals for spectrum analysis | TLV320DAC3203IRGER |
1 | |
| Addressable RGB LEDs XINGLIGHT |
16 RGB LEDs for displaying spectrum analysis columns with color patterns | XL-5050RGBC-WS2812B |
16 | |
| Logic Level Shifter Texas Instruments |
Converts 3.3V MCU signals to 5V for driving WS2812B LEDs | TLV62568PDDCR |
1 | |
| Rotary Potentiometer Bourns Inc. |
User control for adjusting audio input sensitivity | PEC11R-4215F-S0024 |
1 | |
| Tactile Switch E-Switch |
User control for cycling through different color patterns | TL2285OA |
1 | |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack Cinch Connectivity Solutions Johnson |
Input connector for 3.5mm line audio source | 105-0851-001 |
1 | |
| USB Connector Amphenol ICC (Commercial Products) |
USB power input connector as specified in requirements | GSB1C41110SSHR |
1 | |
| 3.3V Voltage Regulator Shenzhen Slkormicro Semicon Co., Ltd. |
Converts 5V USB power to 3.3V for MCU and analog components | AMS1117-3.3 SOT-223 |
1 | |
| Bypass Capacitor Energizer Battery Company |
Power supply filtering for stable MCU and audio processing operation | CR2032VP |
3 | |
| Power Supply Capacitor Keystone Electronics |
Bulk capacitance for stable power supply under LED load variations | 1042P |
2 |
12 unique parts, 30 total components