Materials
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To follow this build guide, you'll need the following parts:
| Qty | Item | Purchase | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adafruit Matrix Portal S3 | Adafruit • Mouser • DigiKey • AliExpress | The original Matrix Portal M4 is not supported |
| 2 | Waveshare RGB-Matrix-P2.5-64x32 | Waveshare • Adafruit • AliExpress | |
| 12 | M3x8mm machine screws | McMaster | You can also find these at your local hardware store |
| 1 | USB power supply | Monoprice • Adafruit | 5V/2A recommended |
| 1 | USB-C cable | Monoprice • Adafruit | Preferably right-angle for wall mounting |
You can buy most of these parts directly from Adafruit using this wishlist. Just press "Add All to Cart" at the bottom and check out! The only thing not included in the wishlist is the screws.
If you plan on 3D printing your own frame, a printer with at least a 30×115×210mm build volume is required. Otherwise, you may be able to find one at your local library or university, get the frame printed from a service online, or maybe a friend has one!