how to use anime matrix asus

by Maximillian Feest 8 min read
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First of all, you need to use ASUS' ARMOURY CRATE software to change and play around with the AniMe Matrix display. Just look for AniMe Matrix option inside and you'll get to the AniMe Matrix page where you'll see all the settings.

Full Answer

What can I do with the anime matrix?

There’s no isolation between the diamonds, so light bleeds from each to its neighbours. The LEDs update at 16Hz, meaning you can play 16fps animations on the matrix. The AniMe Matrix can be controlled via ASUS’ Armoury Crate software. This software includes some tools for importing and tweaking content to be displayed on the matrix.

How do I know if my laptop supports anime matrix display?

You can check the label on the giftbox. If it shows as [Eclipse Grey with AniMe Matrix] or [Moonlight White with Anime Matrix], it means the AniMe Matrix Display is supported on your laptop. 3.

How do I add anime matrix™ to my Device?

Next, click the Devices button on the left sidebar. If you're using a laptop, like the AniMe Matrix™-clad Zephyrus G14, select AniMe Matrix™ from the list. If you're using a peripheral like a Delta S Animate headset or Strix Flare Animate keyboard, choose your device in question from the list and select the AniMe Matrix™ tab.

How do I adjust the custom settings of anime matrix™ display?

The custom settings of AniMe Matrix™ Display need to be adjusted via Armoury Crate. (If AniMe Matrix™ Display is not supported on your laptop, the settings of AniMe Matrix™ Display will not show up even if you have updated Armoury Crate up to V2.6.14 or above.)

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How do you turn AniMe matrix on?

4-1-1. Type and search [ARMOURY CRATE] in the Windows search bar(1), then click on [Open](2). 4-1-2. Method 1: Select [Device](3), then select [AniMe Matrix](4) to get into the main page of AniMe Matrix Display application.

How do you use ROG Matrix in AniMe?

2:424:18AniMe Matrix Tutorial - Zephyrus G14 | ROG - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou wanted to display. And select your audio device on the lid you'll get a cool light show to goMoreYou wanted to display. And select your audio device on the lid you'll get a cool light show to go with your music or other audio.

Which Asus laptop has AniMe Matrix?

Zephyrus G14 SeriesFeaturing a first-of-its-kind AniMe Matrix™ display, the Zephyrus G14 Series offers deep personalization in a truly unique way.

Do all ASUS G14 have AniMe Matrix?

No. This is not an Anime Matrix Model. The Anime Matrix Model according to articles that I've read so far is stuck with a 60hz refresh rate (double-check it), and a little heavier/ thicker than this model. As far as I know, the anime matrix model is not available yet in the market as of this month May 2020.

Does ASUS G15 have AniMe Matrix?

Asus put the optional Anime Matrix display on the lid on the G14, but not on the G15, as well as added a reflective prismatic nanofilm layer under the array of dots on both, which shines in different colors based on the angle you're looking at it.

Does 2021 G14 have AniMe Matrix?

Featuring a first-of-its-kind AniMe Matrix display, the G14 offers deep personalization in a truly unique way. The groundbreaking display is made up of 1,215 individual mini-LEDs that can be used to display custom images and animations that express your creativity.

What is AniMe matrix for?

This “AniMe Matrix” display consists of 1,215 Mini-LEDs that support 256 levels of brightness each and can be used to show anything from the time to music visualizers, GIFs, or an animated logo from your favorite technology website (see above).

Can you add AniMe Matrix?

0:123:47AniMe Matrix™ Display | How to use - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo we'll go on to content library within content library itself there are a few baked in defaultMoreSo we'll go on to content library within content library itself there are a few baked in default gifs so you can drag and drop them inside the anime matrix. And then you can just use them as is.

Does the ga401qm 211 zg14 have AniMe Matrix?

A: NO, this version doesn't haves the AniMe Matrix.

How to control anime matrix?

The AniMe Matrix can be controlled via ASUS’ Armoury Crate software. This software includes some tools for importing and tweaking content to be displayed on the matrix. It also includes a preview of what will be displayed on the matrix. (This preview is inaccurate in many ways and I recommend using it solely for alignment purposes.)

What is anime matrix?

“AniMe Matrix” is ASUS’ name for the programmable LED matrix display on the rear of the lid of certain Zephyrus G14 models. ASUS include some nice graphics and animations you can display on this by default (I’m particularly fond of the “SEE YA” animation that plays whenever you shut down the laptop) but given that ASUS pitch the AniMe Matrix as a tool for self-expression, the intention seems to be that you will create your own content for it.

What is the red arrow in the AniMe matrix?

It’s also got quite poor depth. In the following image the panel is showing a gradient that goes from white to black. The red arrow indicate s the direction of the gradient.

How to make a line appear diagonally on a laptop?

To create shapes and lines that will appear diagonally on the laptop, make lines that are horizontal or vertical on the template. Use Inkscape’s “snap to grids” feature to ensure pixel-perfect placement.

What is the black mask in a matrix?

The template also includes a black mask which shows the region that will be visible on the matrix, four alignment squares, a diamond grid guide pattern, and a “THIS WAY UP” arrow. These objects should all be “locked”, so if you do Select All and Delete it should remove the example shapes while preserving the actual template shapes.

Why do images and animations work best?

Due to the limitations of the matrix display, images and animations work best if they contain simple shapes with very high contrast.

Is the matrix skewed?

In practice, I found that authoring content for the matrix is trickier than you might expect. The matrix itself is low resolution, greyscale only, skewed, and has significant light bleed between neighbouring “pixels”. Images are also rescaled before they appear on the matrix, and this rescaling also tweaks the aspect ratio. Due to all of these factors, content often ends up appearing blurry and indistinct on the panel.

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Three Ways to Author Content

  • Video/image filtering
    Due to the limitations of the matrix display, images and animations work best if they contain simple shapes with very high contrast. For example, this video looks quite good without any additional work: But with a bit of colour post-processing, this can look even better. Here I’m usin…
  • Tweened animation
    Using an existing video can yield acceptable results, but much better results can be achieved by making content specifically for the AniMe Matrix panel. Because I love open-source software, I used some FOSS called Synfigto make content for the panel. When you’re designing animations …
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Template

  • You might have noticed in some of the images above that there was a fancy border around the drawings and a “THIS WAY UP” arrow. Those images were created using my template. You can download the template here.
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How The Anime Matrix Works

  • Hardware
    According to ASUS, the AniMe Matrix consists of 1,215 LEDs. In practice, I can only find 1,214 LEDs. In front of the LEDs there is an opaque panel, perforated by round holes arranged in an axonometric grid. (More specifically, it’s a dimetric grid.) Each LED is placed in the middle of a di…
  • Software
    The AniMe Matrix can be controlled via ASUS’ Armoury Crate software. This software includes some tools for importing and tweaking content to be displayed on the matrix. It also includes a preview of what will be displayed on the matrix. (This preview is inaccurate in many ways and I r…
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Gotchas & Limitations

  • Bounds
    You might notice that when you import designs made using my templates into the Armoury Crate software, the design doesn’t quite seem to go to the edges. Did I make the template too small, robbing you of some precious design real-estate? You should have more confidence in stranger…
  • Depth
    Low-resolution and greyscale aren’t the only limitations with the AniMe Matrix. It’s also got quite poor depth. In the following image the panel is showing a gradient that goes from white to black. The red arrow indicates the direction of the gradient. This image is taken in an otherwise comple…
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Conclusion

  • Hopefully this blog post has been informative and inspires you to create your own content for the matrix display. This was meant to be a fairly quick blog post, but thanks to the video editing and diagram creation required it’s ended up taking me well in excess of 20 hours. That’s purely for writing the blog post, that’s not including any of the research and experiments I did on the displa…
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