Dot Matrix animator

A visual tool to create dot matrix animations which you can then export to binary for a 8x8 display.

If you just want to make animations and export to binary, check out the online version

Made for the IJduino but also useful for other boards, like the Arduino.

Installing

1. Clone the repository
2. Install Meteor
3. Run meteor in your terminal
4. A message will appear: "waiting for Board"
5. Open your browser and go to http://localhost:3000

Connecting your board

1. Follow these steps to connect the wires between your Arduino and LED matrix
2. Connect your Arduino to the computer via USB
3. Open the Arduino IDE
4. Open StandardFirmata: File -> Examples -> Firmata -> Standard -> StandardFirmata
5. Upload StandardFirmata to your board. This will make it possible for the animator to talk to your board
6. Go to http://localhost:3000. A play button will appear in the toolbar. Use this to send your animations from the animator to the led matrix