Adafruit LED Matrix Panel
Best display module for advanced makers building custom LED video projects.
Transform your space with a vibrant, high-density display capable of professional-grade animations. While this panel offers incredible visual impact, it demands a powerful microcontroller and some technical finesse to drive its raw performance. It is a serious tool for creators ready to move beyond simple blinking lights.
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Who it's for
- Digital artists creating detailed, high-resolution animations
- Makers building vibrant, full-color visual displays
- Hobbyists needing reliable, well-documented coding support
Who should skip it
- Beginners lacking experience with high-performance microcontrollers
- Projects with limited space for external power supplies
- Developers preferring simple, plug-and-play 3.3V logic
Performance breakdown
Visual Density
The 6mm pitch delivers crisp, vibrant graphics for close-range viewing.
Scalability
Dual IDC connectors make chaining multiple panels together remarkably straightforward.
Controller Compatibility
Demanding RAM requirements limit options to high-performance microcontrollers only.
Ease of Integration
Requires significant wiring and external power management for successful deployment.
Color Uniformity
Factory white balancing ensures consistent color reproduction across the entire grid.
Hardware Flexibility
Raw panel design offers immense creative freedom for custom display projects.
Key Specs
Resolution
32x32 pixels
LED Count
1024 RGB LEDs
Grid Spacing
4mm
Scan Rate
1:16
Power Requirement
5V / 4A
Dimensions
128mm x 128mm x 17mm
Weight
170g
Mounting Type
M3 screws
Connector Type
IDC
Visibility
150 degrees
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