PSLED01 Build Guide

Single 64x320px Modular LED Panel

This tutorial will show you how to build a PSLED01 Modular LED Panel

Want to make a well cool LED panel? Then this is the place for you!

We aim to make building LED panels as straightforward and accessible as possible. Being comfortable following instructions, working with basic tools, and a level of understanding about the dangers of working with mains power are assumed.

Steps with potential hazards have safety warnings included. Before doing any work always make sure nothing is plugged in or live, connections are secure and not touching anything they shouldn't be, and you have read any safety warnings before completing a step..

We suggest using the most recent version of the Data Pack to support your build as you work through this tutorial. You can get this by signing up to the mailing list. You will also be sent it on purchase of a kit, or if you have already signed up and would like the most recent version please get in touch.

This tutorial is made to be worked through in order. Each step has a list of the parts and tools required, along with instructions. Complete a step before moving on to the next. Your initial build could take several hours to complete, so leave enough time to avoid feeling rushed.

Right, enough serious chat, it's panel building time....

Let's go!

Build Guide

Preparation

Step 01

All the components for the PSLED01 LED Panel build tutorial

Step 01

Preparation

Check you have everything you need against the full Bill Of Materials and Tools list for this LED panel build

Prepare Cross Bars

Step 02

Step 02 | Prepare cross bars

Step 02

Prepare Cross Bars

The first part of the extruded aluminium frame that will hold the panel together

Attach cross bars to side bars

Step 03

Step 03 | Attach cross bars to side bars

Step 03

Attach cross bars to side bars

Adding the frame sides to the cross bars

Attach backplate to frame

Step 04

Step 04 | Attach backplate to frame

Step 04

Attach backplate to frame

With the addition of a Pixelgrinder acrylic back plate the panel is starting to take shape!

Attach metal strips to frame

Step 05

Step 05 | Attach metal strips to frame

Step 05

Attach metal strips to frame

The 430 grade stainless steel strips give a solid mounting point for the LED modules

Attach PSU to backplate

Step 06

Step 06 | Attach PSU to backplate

Step 06

Attach PSU to backplate

Adding the first actual component, the power supply for your new panel!

Attach receiving card to backplate

Step 07

Step 07 | Attach receiving card to backplate

Step 07

Attach receiving card to backplate

The receiving card is the heart of your panel, let's get it securely fastened to the back plate

Prepare base plate

Step 08

Step 08 | Prepare base plate

Step 08

Prepare base plate

Adding all the connections to the base plate before attaching it to the frame

Attach end plates to frame

Step 09

Step 09 | Attach end plates to frame

Step 09

Attach end plates to frame

The final frame sections are the end plates that protect and help align the LED modules inside the panels.

Once complete the end plates should be flush with the back plate end edges.

Connect up the internal data and RJ45 cables

Step 10

Step 10 | Connect up the data & RJ45 cables

Step 10

Connect up the internal data and RJ45 cables

Connecting the receiving card to the RJ5 ports and attaching the internal data cables that will drive the LED modules

Connect up the internal power cables

Step 11

Step 11 | Connect up the internal power cables

Step 11

Connect up the internal power cables

Preparing the PSU to power the LED modules and receiving card

Connect modules to frame

Step 12

Step 12 | Connect modules

Step 12

Connect modules to frame

Adding the LED modules to the frame then getting them connected up to the data and power