# 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.

All parts, CAD, wiring, and firmware generated by Modo AI Hardware Builder with human direction.

---Validated fit

---Electrical OK

---Assembly ready

### Parts

|  | Part | Why | MPN | Qty |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | ESP32-S3 Microcontroller<br>Espressif Systems | Main microcontroller for real-time audio processing, 16-band FFT calculations, and controlling LED display patterns | `ESP32-S3` | 1 |
|  | MEMS Microphone<br>TDK InvenSense | Captures audio input for spectrum analysis from microphone source | `ICS-43434` | 1 |
|  | Audio Codec for Line Input<br>Texas Instruments | Processes 3.5mm line input audio signals for spectrum analysis | `TLV320DAC3203IRGER` | 1 |
|  | Addressable RGB LEDs<br>XINGLIGHT | 16 RGB LEDs for displaying spectrum analysis columns with color patterns | `XL-5050RGBC-WS2812B` | 16 |
|  | Logic Level Shifter<br>Texas Instruments | Converts 3.3V MCU signals to 5V for driving WS2812B LEDs | `TLV62568PDDCR` | 1 |
|  | Rotary Potentiometer<br>Bourns Inc. | User control for adjusting audio input sensitivity | `PEC11R-4215F-S0024` | 1 |
|  | Tactile Switch<br>E-Switch | User control for cycling through different color patterns | `TL2285OA` | 1 |
|  | 3.5mm Audio Jack<br>Cinch Connectivity Solutions Johnson | Input connector for 3.5mm line audio source | `105-0851-001` | 1 |
|  | USB Connector<br>Amphenol ICC (Commercial Products) | USB power input connector as specified in requirements | `GSB1C41110SSHR` | 1 |
|  | 3.3V Voltage Regulator<br>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<br>Energizer Battery Company | Power supply filtering for stable MCU and audio processing operation | `CR2032VP` | 3 |
|  | Power Supply Capacitor<br>Keystone Electronics | Bulk capacitance for stable power supply under LED load variations | `1042P` | 2 |

12 unique parts, 30 total components