pst-art-led – A PostScript LED Display

An LED 5 x 7 dot matrix is a rectangular grid of 35 light-emitting diodes arranged in 5 columns and 7 rows. This pstricks-based graphic package converts the input text string and maps character data into precise column and row signals to lit the led using simple option passed to the commands. It bridges the gap between retro aesthetic design and professional document typesetting. It allows users to programmatically generate scalable, clean matrix-style graphics, such as custom alphanumeric characters or pixel art, without relying on external image editors. It integrates pixel or matrix-style graphics natively into standard documents, making it ideal for technical documentation, science tutorials, or retro-computing projects.

Files Included

You should find the following files:

• README.md (this file)
• pst-art.cls — Souce class file to produce document
• pst-art-led.doc — Introduction and Usage as input for dtx file
• pst-art-led.dtx — Documented tex file
• pst-art-led.ins — Installer script file
• pst-art-led.pdf — PDF version of document generated by latex -> dvips -> ps2pdf
• pst-art-led.sty — Source style file
• pst-art-led.tex — Source document file

Installation

With TeX Live / MiKTeX

Open your terminal or command prompt and run:

tlmgr install pst-art-led

Manual Installation

1. Download the files pst-art-led.sty and pst-art-led.pdf.
2. Move pst-art-led.sty to your local LaTeX directory: texmf-local/tex/latex/pst-art-led/
3. Update your TeX file database by running texhash (or mktexlsr).

Usage

To use this package, add the following to the preamble of your document:

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{pst-art-led}

\begin{document}

This is inline character A lit by \psLedDisplay[ledWidth=10]

\psset{unit=1mm,fillstyle=solid,linestyle=none}%
\psset{ledColorOn=yellow,ledWidth=8,ledDistance=0}%

\rput(0,-8mm){\psLedDisplay{Volt ~ : ~ 0123 V}}

\end{document}

Compilation

PSTricks generates PostScript code, which standard pdflatex or lualatex compilers cannot process directly. You typically use the following workflow:

• The DVI -> PS -> PDF chain: Compile your document using the latex command, followed by dvips, and finally ps2pdf (e.g., latex file.tex && dvips file.dvi && ps2pdf file.ps).

Documentation

Full documentation with all configuration options and examples can be found in pst-art-led.pdf.

Issues and Contributions

For bug reports, feature requests, or to view the source code, please visit the GitHub Repository.

License

This package is released under the LaTeX Project Public License v1.3c or later.

Amit M. Manthanwar 26 June 2026