This simple but fun project shouldn’t put too big of a dent in your parts box, since it’s essentially an Arduino, a real-time clock module, and a 32×8 LED matrix to display the text.

Our project is infact an Arduino with Serially Interfaced MAX7219 Operates an 8X8 LED Matrix to display a heart pattern. The MAX7219 IC is a serial input/output common-cathode display driver that ...

Posted in Arduino Hacks, LED Hacks ... There’s been a ~3-month flood of “MAX7219” LED matrixx+PCB kits out on eBay that go for ... This kindda looks similar to LED matrix controller that ...