NAME: 8x8 LED Matrix BoosterPack

Manufacturer: www.olimex.com

PART NUMBER: 430BOOST-SENSE1

PRICE: ~10 Euro 

 

 

DESCRIPTION:

 

This BoosterPack is an LED 8x8 Matrix that can be plugged into the MSP430 LaunchPad to add cool new interactive features. It has an on-board microphone, buzzer and 8x8 LED matrix. Also, an additional connector on the side will allow additional LED 8x8 Matrix bricks to be added allowing developers to create long strip displays for scrolling messages and animations.

 

FEATURES:

  • 8x8 LED matrix
  • On-board buzzer & microphone
  • Demo code available
  • Ability to daisy chain multiple kits to create longer strips, enabling scrolling marquees and other applications!
  • All MSP430G2xx devices supported

RESOURCES:

  • Hardware schematic
  • Demo code (A sad face will be displayed on the LED matrix, which turns into a smiley face when a clap is detected on the microphone.)

Learn more @ http://www.olimex.com/dev/msp-led8x8.html

If you guys give this BoosterPack a try, let us know what you think in the comments!