From 635fd4de73fcbf59e31583d67cc0e7e863fe315c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Chuck <33324927+ChuckBuilds@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:59:05 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md Signed-off-by: Chuck <33324927+ChuckBuilds@users.noreply.github.com> --- README.md | 48 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 37 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a1f86fad..1037df90 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -29,35 +29,35 @@ Modular, rotating Displays that can be individually enabled or disabled per the user's needs with some configuration around display durations, teams, stocks, weather, timezones, and more. Displays include: ### Time and Weather -- Real-time clock display +- Real-time clock display (2x 64x32 Displays 4mm Pixel Pitch) ![DSC01361](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c4487d40-5872-45f5-a553-debf8cea17e9) -- Current Weather, Daily Weather, and Hourly Weather Forecasts +- Current Weather, Daily Weather, and Hourly Weather Forecasts (2x 64x32 Displays 4mm Pixel Pitch) ![DSC01362](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d31df736-522f-4f61-9451-29151d69f164) ![DSC01364](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/eb2d16ad-6b12-49d9-ba41-e39a6a106682) ![DSC01365](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/f8a23426-e6fa-4774-8c87-19bb94cfbe73) -- Google Calendar event display +- Google Calendar event display (2x 64x32 Displays 4mm Pixel Pitch) ![DSC01374-1](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/5bc89917-876e-489d-b944-4d60274266e3) ### Sports Information The system supports live, recent, and upcoming game information for multiple sports leagues: -- NHL (Hockey) +- NHL (Hockey) (2x 64x32 Displays 4mm Pixel Pitch) ![DSC01356](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/64c359b6-4b99-4dee-aca0-b74debda30e0) ![DSC01339](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/2ccc52af-b4ed-4c06-a341-581506c02153) ![DSC01337](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/f4faf678-9f43-4d37-be56-89ecbd09acf6) - NBA (Basketball) -- MLB (Baseball) +- MLB (Baseball) (2x 64x32 Displays 4mm Pixel Pitch) ![DSC01359](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/71e985f1-d2c9-4f0e-8ea1-13eaefeec01c) -- NFL (Football) +- NFL (Football) (2x 96x48 Displays 2.5mm Pixel Pitch) image -- NCAA Football +- NCAA Football (2x 96x48 Displays 2.5mm Pixel Pitch) image - NCAA Men's Basketball @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ The system supports live, recent, and upcoming game information for multiple spo ### Financial Information - Near real-time stock & crypto price updates - Stock news headlines -- Customizable stock & crypto watchlists +- Customizable stock & crypto watchlists (2x 64x32 Displays 4mm Pixel Pitch) ![DSC01366](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/95b67f50-0f69-4479-89d0-1d87c3daefd3) ![DSC01368](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c4b75546-388b-4d4a-8b8c-8c5a62f139f9) @@ -80,17 +80,17 @@ The system supports live, recent, and upcoming game information for multiple spo - Spotify integration - YouTube Music integration - Album art display -- Now playing information with scrolling text +- Now playing information with scrolling text (2x 64x32 Displays 4mm Pixel Pitch) ![DSC01354](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/7524b149-f55d-4eb7-b6c6-6e336e0d1ac1) ![DSC01389](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3f768651-5446-4ff5-9357-129cd8b3900d) ### Custom Display Features -- Custom Text display +- Custom Text display (2x 64x32 Displays 4mm Pixel Pitch) ![DSC01379](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/338b7578-9d4b-4465-851c-7e6a1d999e07) -- Youtube Subscriber Count Display +- Youtube Subscriber Count Display (2x 64x32 Displays 4mm Pixel Pitch) ![DSC01376](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/7ea5f42d-afce-422f-aa97-6b2a179aa7d2) - Font testing Display (not in rotation) @@ -131,6 +131,32 @@ The system can be configured through a JSON configuration file that allows users - More information available: https://github.com/hzeller/rpi-rgb-led-matrix/tree/master?tab=readme-ov-file ![DSC00079](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4282d07d-dfa2-4546-8422-ff1f3a9c0703) +## Possibly required depending on the display you are using. +- Some LED Matrix displays require an "E" addressable line to draw the display properly. The [64x32 Adafruit display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2278) does NOT require the E addressable line, however the [92x46 Waveshare display](https://amzn.to/4pQdezE) DOES require the "E" Addressable line. +- Various ways to enable this depending on your Bonnet / HAT. + +Your display will look like it is "sort of" working but still messed up. +image +or +image +or +image + +How to set addressable E line on various HATs: + +- Adafruit Single Chain HATs +IMG_5228 +or +image + +- Adafruit Triple Chain HAT + ![6358-06](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/f9570fe5-25c6-4340-811a-a3f0d71559a0) + +- ElectroDragon RGB LED Matrix Panel Drive Board +![RGB-Matrix-Panel-Drive-Board-For-Raspberry-Pi-02-768x574](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/6cfe2545-0fc4-49d6-a314-dfdb229258c6) + + + ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Mount/Stand I 3D printed stands to keep the panels upright and snug. STL Files are included in the Repo but are also available at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5169867 Thanks to "Randomwire" for making these for the 4mm Pixel Pitch LED Matrix.