{"title":"1.2 8x8 square LED matrix","handle":"1-2-8x8-square-led-matrix","url":"/products/1-2-8x8-square-led-matrix","description":"This 1.2″ 8×8 square LED matrix features 64 white LEDs in a compact grid format, ideal for scrolling text signs, simple animations, and small pixel displays. The module fits directly onto a breadboard with 0.1″ pin spacing for easy prototyping.\n\nWith 16 control pins (8 per side), the matrix is driven using 1:8 multiplexing. A dedicated driver IC such as the MAX7219 simplifies control, or you can drive the LEDs directly from a microcontroller using shift registers.\n\nKey Features\n\n\n8×8 LED Matrix – 64 white LEDs in a square pixel grid\n\n1.2″ Form Factor – Compact yet easily visible\n\nBreadboard Compatible – 16 pins with 0.1″ spacing (8 per side)\n\nWhite LEDs – Bright, clean output\n\n\nSpecifications\n\n\nLED Colour: White\n\nConfiguration: 8×8 matrix (64 LEDs)\n\nSize: 1.2″ × 1.2″\n\nPin Count: 16 (8 anodes, 8 cathodes)\n\nPin Spacing: 0.1″ (2.54 mm)\n\nDriving Method: 1:8 multiplex\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nScrolling text signs and marquees\nSimple animations and pixel art displays\nArduino and microcontroller LED projects\nLearning multiplexed display driving\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× 1.2″ 8×8 White Square LED Matrix\n\n\nResources\n\nDatasheet (PDF)\n","vendor":"Pimoroni","product_type":"physical","in_stock":false,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":7814,"title":"Default Title","sku":"PI-COM0500","price":7.69,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":false,"available_quantity":0,"option1":"Default Title"}]}