Flexible Adafruit DotStar Matrix 8x32 - 256 RGB LED Pixels

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For advanced DotStar fans, we how have a bendable, flexible 8x32 DotStar LED Matrix! Control all 256 ultra-bright LEDs using only 2 microcontroller pins, set each LED as you wish to scroll messages or draw little images. This matrix has a thick flexible PCB backing that can be gently bent and curved around surfaces

These are the same integrated LEDs that are used in our new fancy DotStar strips. This tiny 5050 (5mm x 5mm) SMD LED is the most compact way possible to integrate multiple bright LEDs to a design. Rather than NeoPixels, this matrix uses DotStar LEDs, which use a 2-wire protocol that is less timing-specific and has high-frequency PWM for smoother color blending.

Don't forget, with 256 LEDs, you could use over 15A of current if you turn on all the LEDs on to white (which we really do not recommend because we don't think the flex PCB can handle that much current). Try to keep the current draw at under 5A, you can use our 5V 4A or 5V 10A power supplyFor portable use, if you are drawing less than 3A, try out this [email protected] UBEC.

Like NeoPixels, DotStar LEDs are 5050-sized LEDs with an embedded microcontroller inside the LED. You can set the color/brightness of each LED to 24-bit color (8 bits each red green and blue). Each LED acts like a shift register, reading incoming color data on the input pins, and then shifting the previous color data out on the output pin. By sending a long string of data, you can control an infinite number of LEDs. The PWM is built into each LED-chip so once you set the color you can stop talking to the disk and it will continue to PWM all the LEDs for you.

Check out our tutorial showing wiring, power usage calculations, example code for usage, etc!

Please note: Flexible PCBs are not designed for repeated flexing! While we think this product may work in wearables or other situations where the matrix is bent around, we do not offer any guarantees or refunds if you end up cracking the LEDs or traces! This is for advanced users only, who already know how to use NeoPixels and are comfortable with the high current requirements and protecting the matrix from damage. There are no returns, refunds or replacements for damaged product. The cabling orientation and cable connector may vary. You cannot cut these panels into custom shapes as data/power lines run through the entire body of the PCB.



Technical Details

  • LED Datasheet
  • Weight: 65g
  • Matrix Dimensions: 317.5mm x 81mm x 2.5mm / 12.5" x 3.2" x .09"
  • Wire Length: 91.5mm / 3.5"
  • Spacing between LEDs: 5mm
  • Spacing between matrix border and LEDs: 2.5mm

Revision History:

  • As of July 2017, these matrices have a different color order. Please use DOTSTAR_BGR when you initialize the DotStar object to get the right color ordering
    RoHS 2 2011 65 EU Compliant


    Learn

    Imagine NeoPixels with a double shot of espresso…
    SMS TXT scroller on a NeoPixel Matrix with Fona + Flora
    Use the Pixel Framebuf library to easily add text, primitive graphics, and images to a grid of NeoPixels

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