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Each pixel will be referred to as a ''cell'', and each self-contained block of 4x4 pixels will be referred to as a ''module''.
Each pixel will be referred to as a ''cell'', and each self-contained block of 4x4 pixels will be referred to as a ''module''.


== Materials ==
== Construction ==
 
=== Prototype ===
 
The prototype is just a small bit of veroboard (in fact, slightly too small... it is one hole shorter than I really wanted!) with the traces cut between holes using a Dremel.
 
=== Materials ===


I plan for the main body of the module to be made of wood, with some sort of frosted/diffused acrylic top. It needs to be strong enough to handle a relatively large number of people jumping up and down on it, as well as potentially spilling drinks etc.
I plan for the main body of the module to be made of wood, with some sort of frosted/diffused acrylic top. It needs to be strong enough to handle a relatively large number of people jumping up and down on it, as well as potentially spilling drinks etc.