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# 16x8 1.2 LED Matrix + Backpack - Ultra Bright Round Blue LEDs

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/16x8-1-2-led-matrix-backpack-ultra-bright-round-blue-leds

## Pricing

- **Price:** $36.97
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 13 units
- **SKU:** AF-2039

## Description

A 16×8 LED matrix backpack kit featuring two ultra-bright 1.2" blue 8×8 round LED matrices on a single I2C-controlled driver board. The HT16K33 chip handles all the multiplexing, so you only need two I2C pins (SDA and SCL) to control 128 LEDs — no complex wiring required. The backpack features constant-current drivers for consistent brightness, 1/16-step dimming control, and three address-selection jumpers allowing up to 8 backpacks on a single I2C bus. A small amount of soldering is required to attach the two matrices to the backpack board. Key Features 16×8 Blue LED Matrix – Two ultra-bright 1.2" round 8×8 blue matrices on one backpack HT16K33 Driver – Built-in clock and constant-current drivers for consistent brightness I2C Interface – Only 2 pins needed for full matrix control 16-Step Dimming – Adjustable brightness from very dim to full intensity Chainable – Up to 8 backpacks on one I2C bus (addresses 0x70–0x77) Ideal For Scrolling text displays and small signage Compact notification and status indicators Arduino and microcontroller display projects Multi-backpack chainable display setups Package Contents 1× 16×8 1.2" LED Backpack (fully assembled and tested) 2× Ultra-bright 8×8 round blue LED matrices 1× 4-pin header Note: Some soldering is required to attach the matrices to the backpack. A microcontroller is not included — any board with I2C support will work. Resources Adafruit LED Backpack Tutorial Arduino Library – Adafruit LED Backpack

**Product Type:** physical

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