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# 1.2 8x8 Matrix Square Pixel - Blue

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/1-2-8x8-matrix-square-pixel-blue

## Pricing

- **Price:** $9.65
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 11 units
- **SKU:** AF-1817

## Description

This 1.2″ 8×8 LED Matrix features 64 blue LEDs arranged in a square grid, perfect for building scrolling signs, simple animations, or small pixel displays. The compact package plugs directly into a breadboard with 0.1″ pin spacing — eight pins on each side. The matrix requires 1:8 multiplex driving. A dedicated driver such as the MAX7219 handles all the multiplexing work, or you can use shift registers (74HC595 for anodes, TPIC6B595 for cathodes) for a more hands-on approach. Key Features 8×8 LED Matrix – 64 blue LEDs in a square pixel grid 1.2″ Form Factor – Compact yet highly visible Breadboard Compatible – 16 pins with 0.1″ spacing (8 per side) Deep Blue Colour – Vibrant, eye-catching tone Specifications LED Colour: Blue Configuration: 8×8 matrix (64 LEDs) Size: 1.2″ × 1.2″ Pin Count: 16 (8 anodes, 8 cathodes) Pin Spacing: 0.1″ (2.54 mm) Driving Method: 1:8 multiplex Ideal For Scrolling text signs and marquees Simple animations and pixel art displays Arduino and microcontroller LED projects Learning multiplexed display driving Package Contents 1× 1.2″ 8×8 Blue LED Matrix Note: This blue matrix uses a different manufacturing process than other 1.2″ blue LED matrices. Colours may not match exactly if used side by side.

**Product Type:** physical

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