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This version of the ESP8266 RGB Matrix that consists of two boards joined together with a cable. My first version used a NodeMCU along with way too many jumper wires. This version uses one five pin cable and a larger pair to power the matrix.
Check out http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-Matrix-With-an-ESP8266/ for all the details like wire diagram and Arduino library.
Check out the Files under the PCB directory for a parts list, schematic and gerber files to make your own.
To see a video of the basic assembly check out: https://youtu.be/_pmtngvNnLo
Special thanks to @witnessmenow for the inspiration and well documented instructions that helped me with this project and @pdp7 for the beautiful OshPark PCBs! More Code on GitHub: https://github.com/mike-rankin/ESP8266_RGB_Matrix_Cable_Version?tab=readme-ov-file.This project is reposted with the approval of this project creator. He is a good DIY maker who designs custom ESP32 IoT projects using Altium Designer, Arduino IDE and Fusion360. Welcome everyone to follow him. This is his GitHub account, Mike Rankin, where you will explore more excellent projects.