The adjustable dials differ depending on the type of LED matrix used. Unfortunately, this is because different matrix sizes allow or do not allow different displays.
To give you a brief overview of which dials are possible with which matrix, here is an introduction to the adjustable dials and the LED matrix types under which they are available.
Blank
All LEDs of the LED matrix light up in the set color. Animations, icons and scrolling texts are displayed on request. The display can also be deactivated by setting the color to black. You can also find information in the following articles.
- pxlBlck - Commands for configuring the pxlBlck
- pxlBlck - design icons, transfer them to the pxlBlck and display them
Display type: Screensaver
Options
- Maximum brightness adjustable
- Color adjustable
Available for the following pxlBlck platforms
- every platform
Example
runningClock
The time is displayed as scrolling text each time the minute changes.
Display type: Clock face
Options
- Adjustable text and background color
Available for the following pxlBlck platforms
- pxlBlck_8x8
- pxlBlck_10x10
- pxlBlck_Carousel (16×8)
- pxlBlck_16x16
- pxlBlck_32x8
- pxlBlckCassette (uses a 12×8 matrix)
Example
HrNum&MntPoints
Hour is displayed as a number. Minute as a proportional number of activated background pixels. The colors for hour, minute and background are adjustable.
Display type: Clock face
Options
- Hour, minute and background color adjustable
- Maximum brightness adjustable
Available for the following pxlBlck platforms
- pxlBlck_8x8
- pxlBlck_10x10
- pxlBlck_wordClock
- pxlBlck_Cassette
- pxlBlck_16x8
- pxlBlck_16x16
- pxlBlck_24x8
- pxlBlck_32x8
- pxlBlck_pipeLamp
Example
borderPxls
This screensaver lights up a random pixel on the LED matrix with a random color. Each pixel is slowly faded in.
Display type: Screensaver
Options
- Maximum brightness adjustable
- Background color adjustable
Available for the following pxlBlck platforms
- every platform
Example
WndrngPxl
This screensaver displays a pixel that moves along the outer frame of the set LED matrix. The pixel and background color is adjustable.
Display type: Screensaver
Options
- Maximum brightness adjustable
- Adjustable pixel color
- Background color adjustable
Available for the following pxlBlck platforms
- pxlBlck_8x8
- pxlBlck_10x10
- pxlBlck_Cassette
- pxlBlck_16x8
- pxlBlck_16x16
- pxlBlck_24x8
- pxlBlck_32x8
- pxlBlck_pipeLamp
- pxlBlck_miniFloorLamp
- pxlBlck_CassetteLamp
Example
TvSmltr
Display type: Screensaver
This screen saver fills the entire LED matrix with the usual color sequence of a running television. This mode can be used to simulate the presence of a supposedly running television.
Options
- No setting options available
Available for the following pxlBlck platforms
- However, each platform works best on "compact" LED matrices
fiboClock
Display type: Clock face
Displays the time using the Fibonacci sequence on a special LED matrix. You can find information on this in the following article Fibonacci Clock - An unusual time indicator
Options
- Colors of the hour, minute, split and hidden areas can be set
- Maximum brightness adjustable
Available for the following pxlBlck platforms
Example
horizNmbrs
Display type: Clock face
Displays the time in the familiar format using digits next to each other. The colors of the hour digits, minute digits and the background can be set. The digits on this clock face are seven pixels high and therefore slightly larger than on the "horizMiniNmbrs" clock face.
Options
- Hours, minutes and background color adjustable.
- Maximum brightness adjustable
- The colons between the minutes and hours are only displayed if the display width is >24 pixels.
Available for the following pxlBlck platforms
- pxlBlck_24x8
- pxlBlck_32x8
Example
horizMiniNmbrs
Display type: Clock face
Displays the time in the familiar format using digits next to each other. The colors of the hour digits, minute digits and background are adjustable.
Options
- Hours, minutes and background color adjustable.
- Maximum brightness adjustable
Available for the following pxlBlck platforms
- pxlBlck_wordClock
- pxlBlck_16x8
- pxlBlck_16x16
- pxlBlck_24x8
- pxlBlck_32x8
- pxlBlck_pipeLamp
Example
vertMiniNmbrs
The time is displayed with the same digits as in "horizMiniNmbrs" mode. The only difference is that the digits are displayed one above the other and not next to each other. The display is centered on the LED matrix.
Display type: Clock face
Options
- Hour, minute and background color adjustable
- Maximum brightness adjustable
Available for the following pxlBlck platforms
- pxlBlck_10x10
- pxlBlck_wordClock
- pxlBlck_16x8
- pxlBlck_16x16
- pxlBlck_pipeLamp
Examples
wordClock
With this clock face, the time is displayed according to the usual word clock principle with illuminated or non-illuminated letters. This requires a special 11×11 LED matrix. The first four physical pixels are used as minute dots.
Display type: Clock face
Options
- Hour, minute and background color adjustable
- "It is" can be activated/deactivated
- "Clock" can be activated/deactivated
- Maximum brightness adjustable
Available for the following pxlBlck platforms
- pxlBlck_Wordclock (uses a special 11×11 LED matrix)
ring
The time is displayed like a pointer clock. The pointers are illuminated pixels of an LED strip in different colors.
Options
- Adjustable hour, minute and second colors
- Adjustable color of the hour markers
- Direction of rotation of the hands reversible
- Offset adjustable to move the zero point on the 1×60 LED matrix
- Maximum brightness adjustable
Available for the following pxlBlck platforms
- pxlBlck_RingClock
- pxlBlck_SlotClock
Example
digitClock
This clock face can display the time on a special matrix in seven-segment form. More information will follow soon.
Options
- Adjustable hour, minute, minute dot and background color
- Maximum brightness adjustable
Available for the following pxlBlck platforms
- pxlBlck_digitClock
Example
diagMiniNmbrs
This dial displays the time using the "vertMiniNmbrs" and "horizMiniNmbrs" dials. However, the hour digits are shown in the top left-hand corner and the minute digits in the bottom right-hand corner.
Options
- Hour, minute and background color adjustable
- Maximum brightness adjustable
Available for the following pxlBlck platforms
- pxlBlck_10x10
- pxlBlck_16x8
- pxlBlck_16x16
- pxlBlck_24x8
- pxlBlck_32x8
Example
cmpFire
This screen simulates the flickering of a flame on the LED matrix of the pxlBlck.
Display type: Screensaver
Options
- Maximum brightness adjustable
Available for the following pxlBlck platforms
- However, each platform works best on LED matrices with a height and width of eight or more
Have fun with the project
I hope everything worked as described for you. If not or you have questions or suggestions please let me know in the comments. I will then add this to the article if necessary.
Ideas for new projects are always welcome. 🙂
PS Many of these projects - especially the hardware projects - cost a lot of time and money. Of course I do this because I enjoy it, but if you think it's cool that I share the information with you, I would be happy about a small donation to the coffee fund. 🙂
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