At 02:25 PM 11/14/97 -0800, you wrote:
>snip
>>
>>I would be interested to know where (and sadly, for how much) you
>>found the LED array itself, and how much assembly work you put into
>>that part.
>>
>>Many thanks,
>>
>>-tom
>>
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>>tomss@ids.net - 401-861-2831 - 42 Forge Road, Potowomut, RI 02818 USA
>>
>I used discrete LEDS mounting them on an aluminum faceplate with 0.4 inch
>spacing. Yes, a lot of work, but it gives me a bigger display. Readable
>at
>night from 80 to 100 feet away. 560 LEDS at 6cents each.
>each.
>
>

Hi All,

FYI, you can purchase a 5x7 LED matrix from B.G. Micro.  I quote from their
catalog:

"1.2" 5x7 Array with x.y select. This Red Orange Matrix can be stacked
horizontally.
Matrix orientation cathode column, anode row. Great for "Moving Message"
signs.(with data)
LTP-1157 $1.19 ea.,8/$6.95, 100/$75.00"

Not a bad deal and it sure saves a LOT of work versus using single LEDs!

Best of luck,
Gary Pepper


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