# LED Matrix Monitor 2

A customizable LED matrix display project using ESP32 and MAX7219 LED matrix modules. This project creates a "Matrix"-style rain effect combined with a functional digital clock that synchronizes time via WiFi/NTP.

![LED Matrix Monitor 2](https://via.placeholder.com/800x400?text=LED+Matrix+Monitor+2)

## Features

- Matrix-style falling characters rain effect with realistic brightness simulation
- Real-time clock display with seconds progress bar
- WiFi connectivity for automatic time synchronization with NTP servers
- Configurable LED brightness levels
- Multiple text display modes (scrolling, centered)
- Modular code architecture for easy customization

## Hardware Requirements

- ESP-WROOM-32 development board
- 4 MAX7219 LED matrix modules (8x8 each, cascaded)
- Micro USB cable for programming and power
- Jumper wires for connections

## Wiring Diagram

| ESP32 Pin | MAX7219 Pin |
|-----------|-------------|
| 5         | CS          |
| 23        | DIN         |
| 18        | CLK         |
| GND       | GND         |
| 5V        | VCC         |

## Software Dependencies

- PlatformIO IDE
- Arduino framework for ESP32
- [MD_MAX72XX](https://github.com/MajicDesigns/MD_MAX72XX) library for controlling MAX7219 LED matrices
- ESP32 Arduino Core (includes WiFi and Time libraries)

## Project Structure

The code is organized into modules to improve maintainability: