Building 16x16 LED Matrix

I found a WS2812B library part and JST-PH 3-pin connectors; for protection I’m using a PCB blade-fuse holder rather than a 20 A PPTC to avoid excessive voltage drop/heating at LED-matrix currents.
I’m adding the 256 LEDs now as a single cascaded data chain, with shared 5 V/GND rails and entry/exit connectors.
I’m blocked because the account has no available ACUs, so I can’t continue tool execution.
Accomplished so far:
  • Renamed the project to 16x16 WS2812 Matrix and updated its description.
  • Added the main schematic components: 256× WS2812B LEDs, 260 capacitors including per-pixel decoupling and bulk input caps, screw-terminal power input, JST data in/out connectors, 330 Ω data resistor, and a blade fuse holder for 20 A protection.
  • Wired the main power-entry path, fuse, bulk capacitors, JST data connectors, and first/last data endpoints.
Remaining work:
  • Finish wiring all 256 WS2812B VDD/GND pins and the full DOUT→DIN cascade.
  • Add project documentation / power budget notes.
  • Run ERC/design review and fix any issues.
Add ACUs
Wiring pattern
Document decisions
Run ERC later
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R1
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F1 2 - J2 Pin_3
F1 2 - J2 Pin_3
F1 2 - J2 Pin_3
R1 P2 - D1 DIN
D256 DOUT - J3 Pin_2
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J2 Pin_2 - R1 P1
F1
J2 Pin_2 - R1 P1
F1 2 - J2 Pin_3
J3
J1 1 - J1 2
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R1 P2 - D1 DIN
F1 2 - J2 Pin_3
F1 2 - J2 Pin_3
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J1 1 - J1 2
J1 1 - J1 2
D256 DOUT - J3 Pin_2
GND
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GND

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    16x16 WS2812 Matrix

    16x16 WS2812 Matrix thumbnail
    Controller-less 16×16 WS2812B RGB LED matrix panel with external 5 V high-current screw-terminal power input, JST data in/out connectors, fuse protection, bulk capacitance, and power injection points.

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