Product Description
Brighten your projects with the MAX7219 Single 8x8 Dot LED Matrix Module. This compact display unit features 64 high-intensity red LEDs arranged in an 8x8 grid, all driven by the industry-standard MAX7219 serial input/output common-cathode driver IC. At Robogears, we recommend this module for its simplicity and efficiency; it allows you to control a full 64-LED matrix using only three data pins from your microcontroller. Designed for seamless integration, the module includes pre-soldered input and output headers, making it easy to create custom scrolling text displays or symbolic indicators for your Arduino or ESP8266 projects.
Detailed Key Features
Efficient Serial Interface: Employs a 3-wire serial SPI interface (DIN, CS, CLK), minimizing the I/O footprint on your microcontroller while maintaining high-speed updates.
Integrated Multiplexing: The onboard MAX7219 IC handles all LED multiplexing and BCD decoding internally, ensuring a flicker-free display and reducing software overhead.
Expandable Layout: Features output headers that allow you to "daisy-chain" multiple 8x8 modules together to create larger display surfaces or longer scrolling banners.
Software-Controlled Brightness: Supports 16 levels of digital brightness control via code, allowing you to optimize visibility for different lighting conditions.
Robust Mounting Design: The PCB includes four 3mm mounting holes, ensuring secure attachment to your project chassis or 3D-printed enclosures.