LED Matrix

The LED matrix is a colorful display that you can control using code or other Bits. Set it to SIGNAL mode to play with preset programs, or switch it to SERIAL mode to program your own graphics with the codeBit.

Real-World Analogies

       Scrolling Sign Boards

Scoreboard  

TV Screen

How It Works.

You can use different input Bits to control the amount of signal sent to the LED matrix. This will change the display depending on what preset you have selected. All presets require two inputs to fully control them.

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The LED matrix receives serial data, which it translates into images.

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When the LED matrix is in serial mode, you can use the codeBit and littleBits Code Kit app to put up to four matrices together to form a bigger image. To help you tile them in the right direction, the case enclosing each LED matrix has dimples and magnets. To display your image correctly, use the preset/ channel button on each LED matrix Bit to control which channel, and part of the image, that the matrix displays.

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Invention

With The LED Matrix Bit

• Hot Potato...Of Doom!

             BY CHLOE

           Invent a heart-pounding group game. Pass the invention as the timer counts down - last one holding it is out!

• Random Art Generator

              BY JACKANDJUDE

           Generate random art with the CodeKit. Here's how it works. Slide the dimmer on "IN 1" to change the amount of colors

• Rainbow

              BY MLC STEM CENTER

            Used the LED matrix to make a rainbow gradiant

• Gooooal!

             BY MLC STEM CENTER

           My elementary makerspace students remixed the Ultimate Shootout by adding sound and additional visuals to the LED matrix. I think it's a winner!

• Rosette

             BY ICHOWMILLE

           We used the Code Kit to make a guitar we call Rosette.

• Stealthy Mcstealthmeilster: The Game

            BY WILLYK

            Be the first to build and play the game that requires silent sneakiness and teamwork: Stealthy McStealthmeister. This is a student invention that uses components              in the littleBits Code Kit. How it Works: Try to sneak past the invention and take a nearby object- I bet you can't!