A 32×32 full-colour RGB LED matrix panel with 1024 LEDs at 5mm pitch. Designed for indoor use with a wide 160° viewing angle and pre-balanced white output, these panels look great in ambient light. The slightly larger pitch than 4mm panels makes them well-suited for displays viewed at moderate distances.

The panel uses a 1:16 scan rate with 12 × 16-bit latches. It requires 13 digital pins (6 data + 7 control) and continuous redrawing to achieve PWM colour — on a 16 MHz Arduino, 12-bit colour (4096 colours) is achievable at ~40% CPU usage. Higher-performance controllers (FPGA, Raspberry Pi, Propeller) can drive these panels to their full potential. Panels are chainable via IDC connectors.

Key Features

• 1024 RGB LEDs – 32×32 pixel resolution at 5mm pitch
• 12-Bit Colour on Arduino – 4096 colours with example library code
• Chainable – IDC input/output connectors for cascading panels
• Pre-White Balanced – Good colour uniformity across the panel
• Wide Viewing Angle – 160°

Specifications

• Resolution – 32 × 32 pixels (1024 total)
• Pixel Pitch – 5mm
• Scan Rate – 1:16
• Operating Voltage – 5V DC
• Current Draw – Up to 4A per panel
• Digital Pins Required – 13 (6 data + 7 control)
• RAM Required (Arduino) – ~1600 bytes for 12-bit colour buffer

Ideal For

• LED video walls and signage projects
• Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and FPGA display projects
• Animations, graphics, and text displays

Package Contents

• 1× 32×32 RGB LED Matrix Panel (5mm pitch)
• 1× IDC cable
• 1× Power cable
• 4× Mounting screws with mini-magnets

Resources

• Wiring Diagrams and Arduino Library Tutorial (Adafruit Learn)