8x8 LED Dot Matrix Red with MAX7219 SMD

With this cascadable module, the 64 LEDs of a red 8x8 matrix are controlled via the MAX7219 driver. Control uses 3 pins (DIN, CS, CLK), and several modules can be plugged together. The pin headers are only enclosed and still have to be soldered on.

Recommended alternative, already assembled with 4 matrices: 4 Modules with 8x8 LED Dot Matrix 32x8 Red with MAX7219 for Display

Features:

• 8x8 LED matrix with red LEDs
• MAX7219 driver on the module (marking FC-16)
• SPI interface, 3 control lines
• Cascadable: output OUT to input IN of the next module
• Library: LedControl (Library Manager), example sketch LCDemoMatrix

Application Examples:

• Display of characters and symbols
• Scrolling text from several modules
• Small games and animations

Documentation:

• 8x8 matrix MAX7219 with Arduino guide (Random Nerd Tutorials)
• LedControl library (GitHub)

Technical Data:

• Driver: MAX7219
• Interface: SPI
• Operating voltage: 5 V
• Input connections: VCC, GND, DIN, CS, CLK
• Output connections: VCC, GND, DOUT, CS, CLK
• Cascadable: yes
• Dimensions: 32 × 32 × 15.6 mm
• Weight: 17 g

Scope of Delivery:

• 1× MAX7219 SMD module
• 1× 8x8 LED matrix red
• 1× Pin header angled (5-pin)
• 1× Pin header straight (8-pin)