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Hello Matrix by Nicholas Zambetti
Demonstrates the use of the Matrix library For MAX7219 LED Matrix Controllers Blinks welcoming face on screen

    /* create a new Matrix instance
       pin 0: data  (din)
       pin 1: load  (load)
       pin 2: clock (clk)
    */

    #include <Matrix.h>
    #include <Binary.h>

    Matrix myMatrix = Matrix(0, 2, 1);

    void setup()
    {
    }

    void loop()
    {
      myMatrix.clear(); // clear display

      delay(1000);

      // turn some pixels on
      myMatrix.write(1, 5, HIGH);
      myMatrix.write(2, 2, HIGH);
      myMatrix.write(2, 6, HIGH);
      myMatrix.write(3, 6, HIGH);
      myMatrix.write(4, 6, HIGH);
      myMatrix.write(5, 2, HIGH);
      myMatrix.write(5, 6, HIGH);
      myMatrix.write(6, 5, HIGH);

      delay(1000);
    }