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Build a giant live scrolling tickertape display from WS2812B Neopixels and an Arduino Uno
Display live scrolling sports scores, crypto prices, or hot tweets on the side of your favorite newspaper building. All you need are some cheap pixel strips, an Uno, and a 5 volt power supply (I used a USB charger with the connector cut off).
Demo video and easy instructions below!
Introduction
This ultimate update adds the #1 most requested feature – the ability to update the display in real time with live data over either USB or Bluetooth. That’s right – you can now have a Python program running on a Raspberry Pi that pulls bitcoin prices from the internet and displays them on the sign in real time. Happy now?