4x4 WS2812B RGB LED Matrix - 16 LEDs

This NeoPixel matrix carries 16 RGB LEDs (4.9 × 4.9 mm) with integrated WS2812B driver on a board with mounting holes. Several matrices can be connected in series. Each LED is controlled individually via a single output of a microcontroller such as Arduino UNO, Mega or Nano. At full brightness the matrix needs up to 960 mA.

Recommended alternative with 64 LEDs: NeoPixel NeoMatrix 8x8 - 64 WS2812 RGB LED

Recommended Accessories:

• 5V DC 2000mA Plug Power Supply AC/DC Adapter 5.5mm/2.1mm Plug
• DC Socket Female Barrel Jack 5.5mm / 2.1mm with Screw Terminals
• Electrolytic capacitor 1000 µF 25 V
• Resistance Set 600 pcs. Assorted 1/4W 1% Accuracy

Features:

• Solder connections for input and output
• Each LED individually controllable via one data line
• Several modules can be connected in series (data output to data input)
• Library: FastLED or Adafruit NeoPixel
• Resistor 300 to 500 Ω in the data line recommended
• On 3.3 V boards a level converter for the data line is recommended
• Capacitor 500 to 1000 µF on the power supply recommended

Application Examples:

• Replica of the Nearly NIMO Clock
• Light effects and animations
• Clocks and status displays

Documentation:

• NeoPixel Überguide tutorial (Adafruit)
• FastLED library (GitHub)
• Adafruit NeoPixel library (GitHub)
• WS2812B datasheet (PDF)
• Nearly NIMO Clock (Hackster)

Technical Data:

• Driver chip: 16× WS2812B
• LED: 5050 RGB
• Operating voltage: 5 V DC
• Current consumption: 20 mA per colour and LED (max. 20 mA × 3 × 16 = 960 mA)
• Input connections: GND, VCC, IN, GND
• Output connections: GND, VCC, OUT, GND
• Colour: White / black
• Mounting holes: 4× 3.1 mm
• Dimensions: 30 × 30 × 3 mm
• Weight: 5.5 g

Scope of Delivery:

• 1× 4x4 WS2812B RGB LED matrix