Adafruit NeoPixel NeoMatrix - 64 RGBW - Cool White - ~6000K

A dazzling 8×8 RGBW LED matrix with 64 individually addressable NeoPixels, each containing red, green, blue, and a dedicated cool white (~6000K) LED element. The dedicated white provides clean, bright illumination while full RGB gives you over 4 billion colour combinations with 32-bit control.

Only one microcontroller pin is needed to control all 64 pixels. Two 3-pin connection ports allow easy daisy-chaining of multiple panels for larger displays.

Key Features

• 64 RGBW NeoPixels – 8×8 matrix with dedicated cool white (~6000K) LED element per pixel
• 32-Bit Colour – 8-bit PWM per channel across 4 channels (R, G, B, W)
• Individually Addressable – Control each pixel independently with single-pin data
• Chainable – Connect DOUT to the next panel's DIN for larger displays
• Two 3-Pin Ports – Input and output connections for easy wiring and chaining
• Compact Form Factor – 8×8 grid on a single PCB

Power Requirements

• Voltage – 5V DC
• Max Current – Up to 3.5A per panel (all LEDs full white); typical use is 1–2A
• Recommended Supply – 5V 2A supply for a single panel; 5V 10A supply for multiple chained panels

Compatibility Notes

• Works with Arduino (8 MHz+), ESP32, and other real-time microcontrollers
• Not compatible with Linux-based boards or interpreted microcontrollers (netduino, Basic Stamp)
• Requires an RGBW-compatible NeoPixel library — using a standard RGB library will produce incorrect results
• Each panel uses 256 bytes of RAM (4 bytes × 64 pixels); an Arduino Uno supports up to ~4 panels before running low

Wiring

• Solder wires to the input port: +5V, GND, and DIN (digital pin 6 recommended for Arduino)
• Connect a common ground between the 5V power supply and the microcontroller
• To chain panels: connect first panel's DOUT to second panel's DIN, plus shared 5V and GND

Ideal For

• LED displays and scrolling text
• Pixel art and animations
• Status indicators and data visualisation
• Combined colour and white lighting effects

Package Contents

• 1× NeoPixel NeoMatrix 8×8 – 64 RGBW LEDs, Cool White ~6000K

Resources

• NeoPixel Uberguide – Comprehensive wiring, coding, and power guide