Adafruit 0.8" 8x16 LED Matrix FeatherWing Display Kit - Yellow
Product number: ADA3153
Product information "Adafruit 0.8" 8x16 LED Matrix FeatherWing Display Kit - Yellow"
You'll chirp with delight when you see how easy it is to create your own 8x16 LED matrix display for each Feather. This kit combines two of our cute miniature LED matrices with a FeatherWing driver board. These little 8x8 matrices have everything a large LED matrix has, just in a handy size! Double them up for a total of 128 bright yellow LEDs.
This is the yellow Adafruit 0.8" 8x16 LED Matrix FeatherWing Display Combo Pack! We also have these combo packs in white, blue, green, red and yellow-green.
Normally wiring 8x16 matrices requires a staggering 24 GPIO pins, which is way too many pins. That's where this 16x8 LED matrix backpack PCB comes in. It includes an HT16K33 I2C LED matrix driver that does all the multiplexing work for you and is controlled via the two I2C pins. It's easy to use, has a portable library that runs on any of our Feathers and switches any LED on or off.
The 16x8 backpack is also ideal for creating running displays or small video displays. In our example, we've set it up to display small bitmap emoticons, but you can also display text that moves - like a sign in front of a miniature car dealership.
Features at a glance
- HT16K33 I2C LED matrix driver
- Easy to use with portable library for feather boards
- Ideal for running displays or small video displays
- Board/chip uses 12C 7-bit address between 0x70-0x77, selectable with jumpers
- FeatherWing dimensions: 51mm x 23mm x 5mm / 2.0" x 0.9" x 0.2"
- FeatherWing weight: 6.3g
- Mini LED Matrix Display Dimensions: 20mm x 20mm x 6mm / 0.8" x 0.8" x 0.2"
- Mini LED Matrix Display height with pins: 13mm / 0.5"
- Mini LED Matrix Display Weight: 3g
- 1x fully tested and assembled 16x8 0.8" LED FeatherWing
- 2 x ultra-bright square 8x8 yellow matrices
- 2 x 16-pin headers
Tutorial
Zolltarifnummer: | 85414020 |
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Brand: | Adafruit |
Country of Origin: | USA |
EAN: | 4060137108921 |
Gross Weight (kg): | 0.020 |
Manufacturer ID: | 3153 |
Product ID: | ADA3153 |

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Safety instructions
- Only use the product in a dry environment and avoid contact with water or moisture.
- Only connect the board to the recommended power sources to avoid damage.
- Keep the board away from excessive heat, open flames or direct sunlight.
- Avoid direct contact with conductive materials to prevent short circuits.
- Always use suitable safety equipment, such as anti-static wristbands, when handling.
- Keep the product out of the reach of children.
- Switch off the power supply before carrying out any assembly, soldering work or modifications.
- Dispose of electronic components in accordance with local regulations for electronic waste.
- This product does not contain any hazardous substances, but must not be disposed of with household waste.
- Disconnect used rechargeable batteries or batteries and dispose of them separately from the hardware.
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