16x8 Matrix orientation mistake

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bineland
 
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16x8 Matrix orientation mistake

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Hi! I have a 16x8 board and 2 8x8 LED matrices. I installed them in the wrong orientation with the writing on the "top." I completely ignored reading the multiple warnings here: "WATCH OUT! THE MATRIX MUST BE INSTALLED THE RIGHT WAY!

First look for the line of text on the side of the LED matrix"

Is it possible to fix this orientation in software to address the pixels differently or should I just bite the bullet and de-solder the LEDs from the board?

Thanks for your advice!

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Re: 16x8 Matrix orientation mistake

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Sure it can be fixed in software. What do you use? If you use Adafruit GFX, there are settings for orientation. You could also fix it with a virtual canvas: you make a virtual display in memory, and then copy the contents upside down to the display.

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