{"product_id":"12-8x8-matrix-square-pixel-blue","title":"1.2\" 8x8 Matrix Square Pixel - Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 8x8 Blue LED Matrix is a compact, breadboard-friendly display for scrolling text, simple animations, symbols, and small video-style effects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake a scrolling sign, or a small video display with this \u003cstrong\u003e8x8\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003esquare \u003c\/strong\u003egridded blue LED matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly \u003cstrong\u003e1.2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e on a side, it is quite visible but not so large it wont plug into a breadboard! \u003cstrong\u003e64 \u003c\/strong\u003eblue LEDs are contained inside the plastic body, in an \u003cstrong\u003e8x8 matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are \u003cstrong\u003e16 \u003c\/strong\u003epins on the side, \u003cstrong\u003e8 \u003c\/strong\u003eon each, with \u003cstrong\u003e0.1\" \u003c\/strong\u003espacing so you can easily plug it into a breadboard with one row on each side for wiring it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese LEDs have a deeper blue colouring, its a beautiful shade but the process is different than our other 1.2\" blue LED matrices so be aware the colours wont match up exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the display is in a grid, you'll need to 1:8 multiplex control it. We suggest either using a 74HC595 and TPIC6B595 (using the 74HC' to control the 8 anodes at once and then using the TPIC' to drive one cathode at a time) or just using a single MAX7219 which will do the multiplexing work for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arduino playground has a nice set of tutorials introducing the MAX7219 and 8x8 LED matrices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreadboard and wires not included. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AU2_2u1fjvo?si=BcrfltCgpbOWRbkn\u0026amp;start=336\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x8 grid of blue LEDs (64 LEDs total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.2\" square display size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreadboard compatible with 0.1\" pin spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 pins total (8 on each side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires 1:8 multiplexing control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with 74HC595 and TPIC6B595 drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with MAX7219 multiplexer IC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep blue LED colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for scrolling text and video displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31mm x 31mm x 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight without Pins: 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.65g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a Common Cathode LED Matrix\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArduino playground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 1.2\" 8x8 Matrix Square Pixel - Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreadboard and wires not included. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adafruit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55919647981641,"sku":"pkm1787257365314","price":3.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/7185\/7993\/files\/12-8x8-matrix-square-pixel---blue_1.jpg?v=1787257369","url":"https:\/\/streetclad.shop\/products\/12-8x8-matrix-square-pixel-blue","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}