WAVESHARE RGB-Matrix-P4-64×32 Full Color LED Matrix Panel Instruction Manual

May 15, 2024
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WAVESHARE RGB-Matrix-P4-64×32 Full Color LED Matrix Panel

Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 64 x 32 pixels
  • Pitch: 4mm
  • Pixel Form: RGB LED
  • Viewing Angle: Control Type
  • Driving Header: VH4 header input
  • Power Supply: 5V / 4A
  • Power: 20W

Product Usage Instructions

Overview:
The RGB-Matrix-P4-64×32 is a bare screen that requires a main control board like Raspberry Pi, ESP32, or Arduino for display.

Features:

  • RGB LED, 64 x 32=2048 DOTS with 4mm pitch
  • Supports Raspberry Pi and Arduino
  • Provides open-source demos and tutorials
  • Suitable for makers or electronics enthusiasts for learning or DIY projects

Usage Scenarios:
Ideal for DIY Maker Desktop or Wall Mount Display, Signboard, Environment Monitor, etc.

  • Raspberry Pi Instructions:
    Refer to the GitHub information for Demo and wiring reference

User Guides for Arduino Mega:

  • Hardware Connection:
    Prepare materials: RGB-Matrix-P3-64×32, Arduino Mega (purchase separately)
    Follow the hardware connection diagram

  • Software Settings:
    Download example and configure software settings for RGB text display

Working with ESP32:

  • Preparation:
    Materials needed: RGB-Matrix-P4-64×32, NodeMCU-32S (not included)

  • Hardware Connection:
    Follow hardware connection diagram and software settings after downloading demo

Working with Pico:

  • Preparation:
    Materials required: RGB-Matrix-P4-64×32, Raspberry Pi Pico (purchase separately)

  • Hardware Connection:
    Refer to the provided diagram and set up software environment after connecting wires

FAQ :

  1. Q: Can I use a different power supply voltage for the display screen?
    A: No, the power supply ports (VCC and GND) of the display screen are specifically for 5V power supply. Using other voltages may damage the screen.

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This product is a bare screen and needs to be displayed with the main control board such as Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and Arduino. For details, please refer to the list.

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Overview

Introduction

  • This product is a 64 x 32 RGB LED matrix panel, with 2048 RGB LEDs onboard, 4mm pitch, supports Raspberry Pi and Arduino, etc.
  • It provides supporting open-source demos and tutorials, suitable for makers or electronics Enthusiasts to start learning, or DIY secondary development into other desktop or wall-mounted display applications

Features

  • 2048 individual RGB LEDs, full-color display, adjustable brightness.
  • 64 × 32 pixels, 4mm pitch, allows displaying text, colorful images, or animation.
  • The dimension is 256 x 128mm, which is moderate and suitable for DIY desktop display or wall mount display.
  • Onboard two HUB75 headers, one for controller data input, one for output, and chain support.
  • Provides open-source development resources and tutorials, for use with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and so on.

Specifications

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Header Definition

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Note: The power supply ports (VCC and GND) of the display screen are 5V power supply, do not connect to other power supply voltages, so as not to burn the display screen.

Usage Scenarios

DIY Maker Desktop Or Wall Mount Display, Signboard, Environment Monitor…

Raspberry Pi Instructions

Please refer to the information: Demo , wiring reference

User Guides for Arduino Mega

Hardware Connection Prepare materials

  • RGB-Matrix-P3-64×32
  • Arduino Mega (please purchase it separately)

Hardware Connection Diagram

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Software Settings

  • Download example
  • After connecting the wires according to the hardware connection diagram, the software settings are as follows:

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RGB text display

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The effect of running the instance is shown in the following figure: [Function Description)

  • UI:
  • Can display icons
  • Can display text content such as text and numbers

Working with ESP32

  • Preparation
    • RGB-Matrix-P4-64×32
  • NodeMCU-32S (not included)

Hardware Connection

Software Setting

  • Download the demo    .
  • Copy the folder under libraries in AuroraDemo to the libraries in the installation directory of the Arduino IDE
  • After connecting the wires according to the hardware connection diagram, the software cotija are ac follows.

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Note: if you don’t have the corresponding board, you can operate as below:
Click on file →> add board manager address -> enter: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/gh- pages/package_esp32_index. json ->

Perform
SimpleTestShapes: Display basic shapes PatternPlasma: Displays cool plasma patterns BouncingSquares: Show bouncing squares AuroraDemo: Simple example showing various animation effects #There is an open source project on GitHub: ESP32-HUB75-MatrixPanel- I2S-DM A, which has a more detailed introduction.

Working with Pico

Hardware Connection
Preparation

  • RGB-Matrix-P4-64×32
  • Raspberry Pi Pico (It must be purchased separately. If not, it is recommended to buy one with soldered pin headers, which is convenient for wiring.)

Diagram

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Software Setting

  • Download the demo
  • After connecting the wire according to the diagram, you can set the software: environment building 

Performance

  • After setting up the CircuitPython environment, you can copy all the contents of the CircuitPython directory in the downloaded Pico example to the recognized USB flash driver, and you can run the example (there are 16 demos in this code).
  • The PSD folder is a file in “.psd” format, which can be used to modify the text image that needs to be moved. The modified image needs to be saved as “Excellent” and the format needs to be converted to “BMP” format.

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  • Display text
  • Set scrolling effect

Resources

  • Demo Samples
  • 2D Drawing 
  • windows-arduino-1.8.15 g Support 

Support If you require technical support, please go to the page and open a ticket.

References

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