Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi
We have ✅ 2 available of the AF-3211 in our Sydney warehouse. An extra 100 units available with a short lead time.
The Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet makes it easy to drive HUB75-type RGB LED matrices directly from your Raspberry Pi. Simply plug the bonnet onto any Pi with a 40-pin GPIO header, connect your matrix via the IDC cable, attach a 5 V power supply, and run the provided Python code to create colourful scrolling displays and mini LED walls.
The bonnet comes fully assembled with built-in level shifters (3.3 V to 5.0 V) and power protection circuitry, so there's no soldering required and no risk of accidental damage from incorrect power connections.
Key Features
- Fully Assembled – No soldering required; plugs directly onto the Pi's 2×20 GPIO header
- Power Protection – Built-in circuitry guards against negative, over, or under-voltage from the 5 V supply
- Onboard Level Shifters – Converts the Pi's 3.3 V logic to 5.0 V for clean, glitch-free matrix driving
- HUB75 Compatible – Works with 16×32, 32×32, 32×64, and (with a small solder jumper) 64×64 RGB LED matrices
- Chainable Displays – Connect multiple matrices together for longer displays (tested up to 32×128)
Compatibility
- Supported Pi Models – Raspberry Pi Zero, Zero W/WH, Model A+, B+, Pi 2, Pi 3, and Pi 4 (any 40-pin GPIO header model)
- Not Compatible – Older 26-pin models (original Model A or B)
- Matrix Type – HUB75 RGB matrices only (not for NeoPixel, DotStar, or other addressable LEDs)
Ideal For
- Scrolling text displays and signage
- Mini LED video walls and art installations
- Information dashboards and status boards
- Event and retail display projects
Package Contents
- 1× Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi (fully assembled)
Resources
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