NeoPixel NeoMatrix - 64 RGBW - Cool White - ~6000K
PRODUCT ID: 2872
Description
Put on your sunglasses before wiring up this LED matrix - 64 eye-blistering RGBW LEDs adorn the
NeoMatrix for a blast of configurable color
and
white. Arranged in an 8x8 matrix, each pixel is
individually addressable. Only one microcontroller pin is required to control all the LEDs, and you
get 24 bit color for each LED.
This is the Cool White RGBW version.We also have this NeoMatrixinNatural White,WarmWhite,
andgood ole RGB!
The NeoPixel is 'split', one half is the RGByou know and love, the other half is a white LED with a
yellow phosphor. Unlit, it resembles an egg yolk. Lit up these are insanely bright (like ow my eye
hurts) and can be controlled with 8-bit PWM per channel (8 x 4 channels = 32-bit color overall).
Great for adding lots of colorful + white dots to your project!
Wiring it up is easy: there are two 3-pin connection ports. Solder wires to the input port and
provide 5VDC to the +5V and ground pins, then connect the DIN pin to your microcontroller. If
you're using our NeoPixel Arduino library, use digital #6. You'll also need to make a common
ground from the 5V power supply to the microcontroller/Arduino. Since each LED can draw as
much as 60mA (thats up to 3.5 Amps per panel if all LEDs are on bright white!) we suggest our 5V
2A power supply. For most uses, you'll see about 1-2A of current per panel.
If, say, you need MORE blinky, you can chain these together. For the second shield, connect the
DIN connection to the first panel's DOUT. Also connect a ground pin together and power with 5V.
There you go! You can chain as many as you'd like although after 4 or more panels you may run
low on RAM if you're using an UNO. Watch your power usage too, you may need a 5V 10A power
supply for so many of these!
