Adafruit 0.8 8x16 LED Matrix FeatherWing Display Kit - White

Get excited because making your own 8x16 LED matrix display for any Feather is a breeze! This kit pairs two cute miniature LED matrices with a FeatherWing driver board. Measuring just 0.8 inches square, these 8x8 matrices pack all the features of a large LED matrix but in a smaller size. Combine them for a total of 128 bright white LEDs. This is the White Adafruit 0.8-Inch 8x16 LED Matrix FeatherWing Display Combo Pack. We also offer these combo packs in Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, and Yellow-Green. Usually, wiring 8x16 matrices would need 24 GPIO pins, which is too many. That's where the 16x8 LED matrix backpack PCB comes in. It has a HT16K33 I2C LED matrix driver that handles all the multiplexing, and it's controlled via two I2C pins. It's easy to use and has a portable library that works on any of our Feathers to turn each LED on or off. The 16x8 backpack is great for creating scrolling or small video displays. In our example, we set it up to show small bitmap emoticons, but you can also display moving text, like a sign in front of a mini car dealership. This kit includes a fully tested and assembled 16x8 0.8-Inch LED FeatherWing, 2 ultra-bright square 8x8 white matrices, and 2 16-pin headers. A little soldering is needed to attach the two matrices to the FeatherWing, but it's easy and only takes about 15 minutes. Check out our tutorial for assembly instructions, pinouts, CircuitPython and Arduino library code, schematics, and more!

Using this Adafruit LED matrix display kit is quite simple. First, you'll need to do a bit of soldering to attach the two 8x8 white matrices onto the FeatherWing. Don't worry, it only takes about 15 minutes. After that, you can use the 16x8 LED matrix backpack PCB, which has a built - in driver to control the LEDs. You can use the portable library on any Feather device to turn each LED on or off. For creating displays, you can set it up to show small bitmap emoticons or moving text. Just refer to our tutorial for the specific CircuitPython and Arduino library code. As for maintenance, keep the kit in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or physical shocks. If you encounter any issues, check the schematics and pinouts in our tutorial to troubleshoot.