In this video series I will present you how to build a 15x10 RGB LED Matrix. This Matrix has a width of 1.5m and a height of 1m. It consists of PL9823 RGB LEDs which are a cheap alternative to common WS2812 LEDs. I will talk about the challenges that such a project offers and how I solved mostly every problem during the build. At the end of this instructables you should be able to build such a monstrosity and also be able to control it with the Glediator software through a Raspberry Pi 2. And trust me, it looks amazing! Let's get started!

And if you are curious how I built the wood construction around the Matrix itself, then check out my previous Instructables about my LED Bar: https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-LED...

Step 1: Watch Part 1 of the Video Series!

Part 1 is all about how I started the project,.......with many problems. It is only an introduction and does not show my final design. You can skip it if you really don't have the time.

Step 2: Watch Part 2 of the Video Series!

This video gives you all the information you need to build your own Matrix. And you can already control the PL9823 LEDs with an Arduino Nano to produce a great light show.

Step 3: Order Your Parts!

Here is a small parts list with example sellers (affiliate links):

Ebay:
150x PL9823 RGB LED 8mm: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...

150x 100nF Capacitor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...

1x 5V 12A Power Supply: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x Arduino Nano : http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...

1x150Ω Resistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

Aliexpress:

150x PL9823 RGB LED 8mm : https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZQGdv0

150x 100nF Capacitor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTiEVIE

1x 5V 12A Power Supply: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8Ppysw

1x Arduino Nano : https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dULoNXh

1x150Ω Resistor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTPpXjt

Amazon.de:

150x PL9823 RGB LED 8mm : http://amzn.to/1BvtRl7

150x 100nF Capacitor: http://amzn.to/148xJNV

1x 5V 12A Power Supply: http://amzn.to/1CU84oT

1x Arduino Nano : http://amzn.to/1zLHZEi

1x150Ω Resistor: http://amzn.to/1bhKZ6C

You also need:
15m 3x1.5 qmm NYM

15m 0.75 qmm solid wire

2m 5x2.5 qmm flexible wire

Solder

Step 4: Animations for the Arduino Nano!

Here are the codes that I used during this video part. This way you don't need a Raspberry Pi 2 to control your LED Matrix, just an Arduino Nano. And it already looks awesome!

Mediafire Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/kho5lfw25bh9y75...