# HEX

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## Description

**HEX** is a hexagona RGB LED panel that integrates a total of 37 RGB LEDs. The HEX board includes an input port and an output port, you can have multiply of them in series connection.

This is how LEDs layout in the panel, Pay attention to the sequence in your code:

<img src="assets\img\product_pics\unit\hex\unit_hex_05.webp" width="50%">

## Product Features

- 37 integrated LEDs
- Software development platform: Arduino, UIFlow (Blockly & python)

## Include

- 1x HEX Unit
- 1x Grove Cable

## Specification

<table>
   <tr style="font-weight:bold">
      <td>Resources</td>
      <td>Parameter</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
      <td>RGB LED</td>
      <td>SK6812 x 37</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
      <td>Net weight</td>
      <td>8g</td>
   </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Gross weight</td>
      <td>10g</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
      <td>Product Size</td>
      <td>30*35*8mm</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
      <td>Package Size</td>
      <td>50*80*10mm</td>
   </tr>
</table>


## EasyLoader

>EasyLoader is a concise and fast program writer, which has a built-in case program related to the product. It can be burned to the main control by simple steps to perform a series of function verification. Please install the corresponding driver according to the device type. M5Core host [Please click here to view the CP210X driver installation tutorial](en/arduino/arduino_development), M5StickC/V/T/ATOM series can be used without driver)

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        <div class="easyloader-btn">
            <a href="https://m5stack.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/EasyLoader/Windows/UNIT/For%20M5Core/EasyLoader_HEX_UNIT_With_M5Core.exe">Windows</a>
            <a href="https://m5stack.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/EasyLoader/MacOS/UNIT/EasyLoader_HEX_UNIT_With_M5Core.dmg">MacOS</a>
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    <div>
        <video id="example_video" controls>
            <source src="https://m5stack.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/video/Product_example_video/Unit/HEX_UNIT.mp4" type="video/mp4">
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            <p>Description:</p>
            <p>The HEX Unit light board displays a rainbow gradient.</p>
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### PinMap

**If HEX connectes to GROVE A**

<table>
 <tr><td>M5Core(GROVE A)</td><td>GPIO22</td><td>GPIO21</td><td>5V</td><td>GND</td></tr>
 <tr><td>HEX Unit In</td><td> </td><td>Data Pin</td><td>5V</td><td>GND</td></tr>
</table>

**If HEX connectes to GROVE B**

<table>
<tr><td>M5Core(GROVE B)</td><td>GPIO36</td><td>GPIO26</td><td>5V</td><td>GND</td></tr>
 <tr><td>HEX Unit In</td><td> </td><td>Data Pin</td><td>5V</td><td>GND</td></tr>
</table>

**If HEX connectes to GROVE C**

<table>
<tr><td>M5Core(GROVE C)</td><td>GPIO16</td><td>GPIO17</td><td>5V</td><td>GND</td></tr>
 <tr><td>HEX Unit In</td><td> </td><td>Data Pin</td><td>5V</td><td>GND</td></tr>
</table>

<img src="assets/img/product_pics/unit/hex/unit_hex_04.webp" width="50%">


## Example

### 1. Arduino

FastLED library on Arduino presents excellent and colorful lighting effects.
Before compile, it is require to install the FastLED library and connect HEX to GROVE A.

RGB LED Library on Arduino

- **[FastLED Library](https://github.com/FastLED/FastLED/wiki/Overview)**

- **[FastLED Reference(Chinese version)](http://www.taichi-maker.com/homepage/reference-index/arduino-library-index/fastled-library/)**

To get the complete code, please click [here](https://github.com/m5stack/M5Stack/tree/master/examples/Unit/HEX_SK6812)

<img src="assets/img/product_pics/unit/unit_example/HEX/example_unit_dual_button_03.webp">

### 2. UIFlow

To get the complete code, please click [here](https://github.com/m5stack/M5-ProductExampleCodes/tree/master/Unit/HEX/UIFlow)

<img src="assets/img/product_pics/unit/unit_example/HEX/example_unit_dual_button_01.webp" width="50%" height="50%"> <img src="assets/img/product_pics/unit/unit_example/HEX/example_unit_dual_button_02.webp" width="30%" height="30%">

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