Flatline Robotics
LED Matrix
Face Displays
Build an animated LED matrix that fits behind a mask visor to display faces and emotes.
⏱ 3 Sessions · 2 Hrs Each
🎁 Keep Your Kit!
What You'll Build
- Small LED matrix (8x8 or 16x16) for mask visors
- Animated faces and emotes
- Scrolling text display capability
- Programmable expressions: angry, happy, glitch, loading
- Compact controller for wearable mounting
Session by Session
1
Matrix Fundamentals
Understanding LED matrix wiring, multiplexing, and controller setup.
2
Face & Emote Design
Create pixel art faces and program emote animations.
3
Text & Effects
Implement scrolling text and special effects like glitch patterns.
4
Mask Integration
Mount matrix behind visor and finalize wearable setup.
Take Home a Complete Face Display Kit!
LED matrix, controller, battery pack, and all your custom face/emote animations — ready to bring your mask to life.
Skills You'll Gain
LED Matrix Programming
Pixel Art Design
Animation Sequencing
Wearable Integration
Multiplexing
Battery Management
Good to Know
- Advanced electronics experience required
- All materials and tools provided
- Bring your mask if you have one
- Soldering required