Small 1.2 8x8 Ultra Bright Red LED Matrix [KWM-30881CVB]

A compact 8×8 red LED matrix (KWM-30881CVB) measuring 30.5 mm (1.2") per side. The ultra-bright red LEDs are arranged in a grid with 16 pins (8 per side) on standard 2.54 mm (0.1") pitch, allowing the display to plug directly into a breadboard with one row of pins on each side.

The matrix requires 1:8 multiplexed control. It can be driven using shift registers (such as a 74HC595 for anodes and TPIC6B595 for cathodes) or a dedicated LED driver like the MAX7219, which handles multiplexing automatically.

Key Features

• 8×8 LED Grid – 64 individually addressable red LEDs
• Ultra-Bright – High-visibility red output
• Breadboard Compatible – 16 pins on 2.54 mm pitch (8 per side)
• Compact Size – 30.5 × 30.5 mm

Specifications

• Part Number – KWM-30881CVB
• Display – 8×8 red LED matrix
• Size – 30.5 × 30.5 mm (1.2" × 1.2")
• Pin Count – 16 (8 anodes + 8 cathodes)
• Pin Pitch – 2.54 mm
• Multiplexing – 1:8 required

Ideal For

• Scrolling text displays and signage
• Small video and animation displays
• Arduino and microcontroller LED projects
• Learning about multiplexed LED control

Package Contents

• 1× 8×8 red LED matrix (KWM-30881CVB)

Resources

• LED Matrix Tutorials (Arduino Playground)