{"title":"8x16 matrix module","handle":"8x16-matrix-module","url":"/products/8x16-matrix-module","description":"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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nKey Features\n\n\n8×16 LED Matrix – 128 individually controllable LEDs for text, numbers, and symbols\n\nI2C Interface – Simple two-wire connection via standard micro:bit I2C port\n\nConfigurable Address – Three hardware address bits for multi-module setups\n\nScrolling Display – Supports vertical and horizontal scroll-display modes\n\nHigh Brightness, Low Power – Bright LEDs with efficient power consumption\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nBBC micro:bit projects requiring visual output\nScrolling text displays and message boards\nSTEM and classroom activities\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× 8×16 LED Matrix Module\n\n\n\nTip: Connect the module to a sensor:bit expansion board's I2C port for easy plug-and-play use with the micro:bit. Program it using MakeCode with the ElecFreaks extension.\n","vendor":"ElecFreaks","product_type":"physical","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":4775,"title":"Default Title","sku":"EF-EF03418","price":10.49,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":100,"option1":"Default Title"}]}