Reference for Wiring version 0024+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.

Name

Matrix

Examples
#include "Binary.h"
#include "Sprite.h"
#include "Matrix.h"

Matrix myMatrix = Matrix(0, 2, 1);

void setup()
{

}

void loop()
{
  myMatrix.clear(); // clear display

  delay(1000);

  // turn some pixels on
  myMatrix.write(1, 5, HIGH);
  myMatrix.write(2, 2, HIGH);
  myMatrix.write(2, 6, HIGH);
  myMatrix.write(3, 6, HIGH);
  myMatrix.write(4, 6, HIGH);
  myMatrix.write(5, 2, HIGH);
  myMatrix.write(5, 6, HIGH);
  myMatrix.write(6, 5, HIGH);

  delay(1000);
}
Description The Matrix library allows for writing data to a external LED matrix display using the MAX7219 matrix controller.
Syntax
Matrix(data, clock, load)
Methods
clear()
setBrightness()
write()
Parameters
data The pin connected to the Data line on the controller
clock The pin connected to the Clock line on the controller
load The pin connected to the Load line on the controller
Returns None
Usage Application
Updated on November 01, 2009 12:48:53am PDT

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