Learn to build a MAX7219 FC-16 64x8 Dot Matrix Display System with Blynk IoT integration using NodeMCU ESP8266 and Parola in this comprehensive tutorial. Start with an introduction to the project and review the Fritzing diagram. Explore the necessary components and learn how to connect and solder two matrix displays together. Follow step-by-step instructions for assembling the entire matrix display system. Set up the Arduino IDE 2.0.0 with the required board and library managers, and understand the code explanation. Create a Blynk Cloud template with datastreams and a web dashboard, then set up a new device. Configure the Arduino IDE code with template ID, device name, auth token, and WiFi credentials. Upload the code to the NodeMCU device and set up the Blynk IoT smartphone app with a mobile dashboard in developer mode. Finally, test the device using both the Blynk IoT app and Blynk Cloud web dashboard to complete your IoT-enabled matrix display project.
MAX7219 FC-16 64x8 Dot Matrix Display System with Blynk IoT, NodeMCU ESP8266 and Parola - Tutorial