Is there a expandable matrix that just plugs and plays to the previous matrix and there is minimum need on the user part?
I'm badically looking for a 64 x 13 led matrix
Sure, use 16 8x8 matrices in two rows for total of 64x16 LEDs, and don't light 3 LEDs in one row.
Or an 8x8 and an 8x5.
Make sure the 8x5 you select has 5 anodes (rows) and 8 cathodes (columns).
Drive the 13 anode rows with two cd74ac164, sink the 64 cathode columns with 8 TPIC6B595. Drive anodes, sink 1 cathode. Drive anodes, sink next cathode.
Maybe break into 2 pieces with 2 sets of anode drives so you only multplex across 32 columns instead of 64.
Or use 16 MAX7219 to control each 8x8 matrix & let them do the multiplexing for you.
See the Parola topic in the forum.
Thanks Sir.
Also how you go about developing animations for it I mean so you use software on the pc or it's custom algorithm?
Don't know, I've not done more than scroll text across.
I suppose animation is just changing the data to be displayed.
Check the parola topic in the forum, see what it has for examples.