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8x16 matrix module
The 8×16 LED Matrix Module is an I2C-controlled dot matrix display designed for the BBC micro:bit. It can display numbers, letters, symbols, and scrolling te...
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The 8×16 LED Matrix Module is an I2C-controlled dot matrix display designed for the BBC micro:bit. It can display numbers, letters, symbols, and scrolling text, making it ideal for adding visual output to micro:bit projects.
The module connects via the I2C bus for simple two-wire communication and supports three configurable hardware address bits, allowing multiple modules on the same bus.
Key Features
- 8×16 LED Matrix – 128 individually controllable LEDs for text, numbers, and symbols
- I2C Interface – Simple two-wire connection via standard micro:bit I2C port
- Configurable Address – Three hardware address bits for multi-module setups
- Scrolling Display – Supports vertical and horizontal scroll-display modes
- High Brightness, Low Power – Bright LEDs with efficient power consumption
Ideal For
- BBC micro:bit projects requiring visual output
- Scrolling text displays and message boards
- STEM and classroom activities
Package Contents
- 1× 8×16 LED Matrix Module
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- I2C
- I2C is a two-wire communication bus used by many sensors and small modules. It matters because several I2C devices can share the same two wires, but each device needs a compatible address and your controller must support I2C.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode (LED) is a small electronic component that emits light when current flows through it in the correct direction. Because it only conducts one way, its polarity matters, and a through-hole LED must be soldered the correct way around to light up.
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Displays & Screens
micro:bit
Related Tutorials
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