8x8 LED Array Multiplexed Infinity Mirror

Step 5 Build Controller

In the ZIP in step 1 was the schematic along with the firmware.

Not going to cover building the circuit to much here. I constructed mine point to point on some perforated circuit board. I chose not to use any terminals or connectors and just solder all the LED wires directly into the circuit, takes up less space and costs less. Just follow the included schematic.

On some of the images there is a 5-pin header for ICSP, which is optional.

Once the circuits built and checked, before plugging any ICs in, check with a volt meter to make sure everything is in order and not shorted/reversed ect.

Flash the included HEX file to the PIC, or use the included C file to edit and use in MPLAB to program.

Lastly for this step is to wire up the switches onto some perfboard, making sure their spacing will line up with the holes drilled into the frame. One connection on both switches are connected to ground, their other sides to a PIC port, see the schematic.

*I forgot to add an 0.1uF capacitor and everything for the two buttons, two 10k pullups for RA1 & RA2, along with the wires and button. So they are not show in the images below, but are on the schematic.