Put on your sunglasses before wiring up this LED matrix — 64 eye-blistering RGB LEDs adorn the NeoPixel NeoMatrix for a blast of configurable colour. Arranged in an 8×8 matrix, each pixel is individually addressable with just one microcontroller pin, delivering 24-bit colour (8-bit PWM per channel).

This is the RGB version of the NeoMatrix. For projects that also need a dedicated white channel, check out the RGBW versions: Warm White (~3000K), Natural White (~4500K), and Cool White (~6000K).

Key Features

• 64 RGB LEDs – 8×8 individually addressable matrix with full 24-bit colour
• Single-Pin Control – One data line drives all 64 LEDs using the NeoPixel protocol
• Chainable – Connect DOUT of one panel to DIN of the next for larger displays
• Two 3-Pin Ports – Input and output connectors for easy daisy-chaining

Power Requirements

• Supply voltage: 5 V DC
• Maximum draw: ~60 mA per pixel (up to 3.5 A per panel at full white)
• Typical draw: 1–2 A per panel during normal use

Wiring

• Connect 5V and GND from your power supply to the input port
• Connect DIN to a digital pin on your microcontroller (pin 6 recommended for Arduino)
• Ensure a common ground between the power supply and microcontroller
• To chain panels: connect the first panel's DOUT to the second panel's DIN

Compatibility

• Works with real-time microcontrollers: Arduino (AVR, SAMD, nRF52), ESP32, ESP8266, Teensy, and more
• Requires 8 MHz or faster processor
• Supported by Adafruit's NeoPixel library (Arduino) and CircuitPython/MicroPython neopixel module
• Not compatible with Linux-based SBCs or interpreted platforms (e.g., Basic Stamp) for direct driving

Ideal For

• Colourful LED signage and displays
• Scrolling text and pixel art
• Wearable electronics and costumes
• Interactive art installations
• Multi-panel tiled displays

Package Contents

• 1× Adafruit NeoPixel NeoMatrix 8×8 – 64 RGB LED Pixel Matrix

Resources

• NeoPixel Uberguide – Comprehensive guide covering wiring, libraries, and example code