{"id":2205,"date":"2016-02-12T11:53:44","date_gmt":"2016-02-12T18:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/?p=2205"},"modified":"2022-07-29T09:50:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T16:50:36","slug":"build-8x8-led-matrix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/build-8x8-led-matrix\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make An 8&#215;8 LED Matrix"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.66667; font-weight: 300; margin: 0; padding: 0 0 24px;\">Learn&nbsp;how to make an LED matrix controlled by an Arduino.<\/h3>\n<p>Scroll down further for step by step photos and more details.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You&#8217;ll need the following parts: a prototyping board, (2) 8 pin headers, (8) 200 ohm resistors and (64) red LED bulbs.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange the LEDs in the board according to the design you&#8217;ve chosen: either common row anode or common row cathode.<\/li>\n<li>Solder the LEDs to the board, being careful to not to cross any of the anode or cathode leads.<\/li>\n<li>Attach the 8 pin headers to feed power to the LEDs, be sure to place a 200 ohm resistor in line with each positive power lead.<\/li>\n<li>Test your board for continuity with a multimeter.<\/li>\n<li>Attach power to the 8 pin headers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Today we will be starting our adventure into the deeply complex, yet totally incredible world of LED Matrices. This post is the first of an entire Arduino Matrix Programming series by Circuit Specialists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First things first, what the heck is an LED matrix, and how does it work??<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Simply put, an LED matrix is a grid of lights arranged into rows and columns. LED stands for Light Emitting Diode, so like with other diodes, electricity flows through it in only one direction \u2013 from anode(+) to cathode(-); doing so illuminates the light.<\/p>\n<p>By arranging the anodes (positive side) and cathodes (negative side) in a particular way, we can achieve a matrix and call upon each LED individually by sending high and low signals from our arduino device.<\/p>\n<p>Led matrices come in two arrangements. Common-row anode (left) and common-row cathode (right).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Common-Annode-vs-Common-Cathode.jpg\" alt=\"Common Annode vs Common Cathode\" width=\"600\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Common-Annode-vs-Common-Cathode.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Common-Annode-vs-Common-Cathode-300x113.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The difference between these two configurations determine how you would call on a specific LED. With common-row anode (left), the current sources (positive voltage) are attached to rows A \u2013 D. Currents sinks (negative voltage, ground) are attached to columns 1 &#8211; 4.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, with common-row cathode (right) the current sinks (negative voltage, ground) are attached to rows A &#8211; D and currents sources (positive voltage) runs through columns 1 &#8211; 4.<\/p>\n<p>Applying this knowledge, to light the top-right LED (A,4) in a common-row cathode matrix you would feed positive voltage to column 4 and connect row A to ground.<\/p>\n<p>We will be building this arrangement of common-row cathode matrix in this tutorial.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Step 1: The Parts<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nTo build this matrix, we will need a few things to get us started.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; position: relative; margin: 10px -40px 30px; padding: 32px 40px 34px 40px;\">1 \u2013 Prototyping Board<br \/>\n2 \u2013 8 Pin Headers<br \/>\n8 \u2013 200ohm resistors<br \/>\n64 \u2013 Red LEDs<\/div>\n<p>Some other essential supplies include: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/soldering-equipment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soldering iron<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/solder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Solder<\/a>, Desoldering wire \/ rosin flux (just in case), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/solid-&amp;-stranded-18-&amp;-22awg-wire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wire<\/a> (we recommend 2 different colors to stay organized),<a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/heatshrintub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Heat shrink tubing<\/a> (optional). We also recommend keeping a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/digital-multimeters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">multimeter<\/a> close by for testing purposes.<\/p>\n<p>This will get the matrix built, later we will discuss what&#8217;s needed to get it running.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Step 2: The LEDs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re going to be using a total of 64 5mm Red LEDs, it never hurts to have some extra though. Circuit Specialists stocks&nbsp;a pack of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/bag-red5mm.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">100 5mm red LEDs<\/a>&nbsp;you can get for only $1.65.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/LEDS.jpg\" alt=\"LEDS\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/LEDS.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/LEDS-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make sure you note which side is the cathode(-) and the anode(+). Hint: it&#8217;s the long side on bulbs from Circuit Specialists.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/LED.jpg\" alt=\"LED\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/LED.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/LED-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>Or, you could always give it a quick test! Make sure you use a resistor!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/test-led-cathode-and-anode.jpg\" alt=\"test led cathode and anode\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/test-led-cathode-and-anode.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/test-led-cathode-and-anode-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, we will begin arranging our bulbs on our perf board. We recommend the 3 x 4-1\/4&#8243;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/64-8934.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Solderable Perf Board<\/a> model: 64-8934.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Solderable-Perf-Board-64-8934.jpg\" alt=\"Solderable Perf Board - 64-8934\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Solderable-Perf-Board-64-8934.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Solderable-Perf-Board-64-8934-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Solderable-Perf-Board-64-8934-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Step 3: Arranging the LEDs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Because we&#8217;ve opted to use the common-row cathode arrangement in our matrix, we will be inserting the pins of the LEDs into the perf board in a particular fashion. It is extremely important to be diligent in this process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Arranging-LED-anodes.jpg\" alt=\"Arranging LED anodes\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Arranging-LED-anodes.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Arranging-LED-anodes-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As you can see, we&#8217;ve opted to keep the long side (anode) on top, because we will be bending them vertically.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Arranging-LED-cathodes.jpg\" alt=\"Arranging LED cathodes\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Arranging-LED-cathodes.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Arranging-LED-cathodes-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now the fun begins&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Step 4: Soldering the Matrix<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our weapon of choice for the soldering portion of this build is the CSI Premier 75w <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/csi-premier-75w-Soldering-Station.html\">Soldering Station<\/a>. We will also be taking advantage&nbsp;of the immensely useful ZD10Y <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/zd10y.html\">Helping Hand System<\/a> (it makes ALL the difference).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/begin-soldering-leds-to-matrix.jpg\" alt=\"begin soldering leds to matrix\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/begin-soldering-leds-to-matrix.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/begin-soldering-leds-to-matrix-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/solder-leds-to-matrix.jpg\" alt=\"solder leds to matrix\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/solder-leds-to-matrix.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/solder-leds-to-matrix-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once we&#8217;ve successfully soldered a row of cathodes, we can test their conductivity using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/digital-multimeter-csims8264.html\">multimeter<\/a> set to continuity mode.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Multimeter-Continuity-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"Multimeter Continuity Mode\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Multimeter-Continuity-Mode.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Multimeter-Continuity-Mode-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> Leads set to each side of the row.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/multimeter-test-continuity.jpg\" alt=\"multimeter test continuity\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/multimeter-test-continuity.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/multimeter-test-continuity-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/multimeter-test-continuity-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Any reading besides &#8220;OL&#8221; means you have a complete&nbsp;circuit.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Multimeter-Continuity.jpg\" alt=\"Multimeter Continuity\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Multimeter-Continuity.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Multimeter-Continuity-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Checking our work along the way will save a TON of frustration later.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Now, we will start soldering the anode columns.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s absolutely critical that the anodes DO&nbsp;NOT touch the cathodes. Here, we&#8217;re using a screwdriver to assist with the bending process.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Solder-anode-columns-matrix.jpg\" alt=\"Solder anode columns matrix\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Solder-anode-columns-matrix.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Solder-anode-columns-matrix-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/dont-cross-anode-and-cathode.jpg\" alt=\"dont cross anode and cathode\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/dont-cross-anode-and-cathode.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/dont-cross-anode-and-cathode-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s check our work again. Connect ground to your rows, and power to your columns&#8230; make sure you use a resistor!<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/powered-breadboard-with-lcd-voltage-displays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">powered breadboard<\/a> makes this process extra easy, but any breadboard will do.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Use-Resistor-to-test-LED.jpg\" alt=\"Use Resistor to test LED\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Use-Resistor-to-test-LED.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Use-Resistor-to-test-LED-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Check-led-matrix.jpg\" alt=\"Check led matrix\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Check-led-matrix.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Check-led-matrix-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Check-led-matrix2.jpg\" alt=\"Check led matrix2\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Check-led-matrix2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Check-led-matrix2-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Check-led-matrix3.jpg\" alt=\"Check led matrix3\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Check-led-matrix3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Check-led-matrix3-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is what will happen if you do not use a resistor (blown bulb)&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blown-led-matrix.jpg\" alt=\"blown led matrix\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blown-led-matrix.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blown-led-matrix-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another easy mistake you might want to avoid (doh!)&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2231\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DOH.jpg\" alt=\"DOH!\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DOH.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DOH-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/424-lf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">desoldering wire<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/835-100ml.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rosin flux<\/a> are essential parts of your tool kit!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/desoldering-circuit-specialists.jpg\" alt=\"desoldering circuit specialists\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/desoldering-circuit-specialists.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/desoldering-circuit-specialists-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is what it&#8217;ll look like when your soldering is complete.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/completed-led-matrix-circuit.jpg\" alt=\"completed led matrix circuit\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/completed-led-matrix-circuit.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/completed-led-matrix-circuit-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/completed-led-matrix.jpg\" alt=\"completed led matrix\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/completed-led-matrix.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/completed-led-matrix-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Step 5: Attaching the connectors<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Now that our LEDs are arranged and we&#8217;ve tested each of the circuits, we will go ahead and attach the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/ls-00008-arduino-stackable-header-8-pin.html\">8 pin headers<\/a>&nbsp;to the perf board.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/8-pin-headers.jpg\" alt=\"8 pin headers\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/8-pin-headers.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/8-pin-headers-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>Then we&#8217;ll add some solder to keep the headers secure.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/8-pin-headers-soldered.jpg\" alt=\"8 pin headers soldered\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/8-pin-headers-soldered.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/8-pin-headers-soldered-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now comes the (arguably) most difficult part of this build with regards to soldering skill&#8230;. connecting the pins to the rows and columns.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that the pins will be reversed when you flip the board over, so pay close attention to your work.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/connect-headers-to-rows.jpg\" alt=\"connect headers to rows\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/connect-headers-to-rows.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/connect-headers-to-rows-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/headers-connected.jpg\" alt=\"headers connected\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/headers-connected.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/headers-connected-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> Now we&#8217;ll test our connections one by one.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/test-headers.jpg\" alt=\"test headers\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" 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