Where do I start with MAX7219 dot matrix eBay kits?

Hi all, a couple of these have just arrived http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAX7219-Dot-matrix-module-MCU-control-Display-module-DIY-kit-for-Arduino-/281037575018

What is the best way to start with it? is there a simple library? I can't see much from searching around?

Thanks!

Library? You don't need a library. Write to a couple of registers to set it up, then write to 1 of 8 registers to make it display stuff.

dtokez:
What is the best way to start with it? is there a simple library? I can't see much from searching around?

Start by reading the MAX7219 datasheet.

diokez, have a look here, this may help Pedro

http://playground.arduino.cc/Main/LedControl

I also have a library that I wrote to allow me to use similar devices as 'pixels' rather than buffers.

A version is in my library archive (link in the signature block below). Currently working on a much more advanced version but not ready for the public yet.