{"title":"Adafruit NeoPixel Shield for Arduino - 40 RGB LED Pixel Matrix","handle":"adafruit-neopixel-shield-for-arduino-40-rgb-led-pixel-matrix-1","url":"/products/adafruit-neopixel-shield-for-arduino-40-rgb-led-pixel-matrix-1","description":"Put on your sunglasses before plugging in this shield — 40 eye-blistering RGB LEDs adorn the NeoPixel Shield for a blast of configurable colour. Arranged in a 5×8 matrix, each pixel is individually addressable using just one pin (Digital #6 by default, changeable by cutting a trace).\n\nThis is the RGB version of the NeoPixel Shield. For projects that also need a dedicated white channel, check out the RGBW versions: Warm White (~3000K), Natural White (~4500K), and Cool White (~6000K).\n\nKey Features\n\n\n40 RGB LEDs – 5×8 individually addressable matrix with full 24-bit colour\n\nArduino Shield Form Factor – Plugs directly onto Arduino Uno, Mega, Leonardo, and compatible boards\n\nFlexible Power Options – Powered from Arduino 5 V by default, or via included terminal block for external 4–6 V DC supply with polarity protection\n\nChainable – Connect DOUT of one shield to DIN of the next for larger displays\n\nHeaders Included – Both stacking headers and plain headers provided for your preferred configuration\n\n\nPower Options\n\n\nDefault: Powered from the Arduino's onboard 5 V supply — suitable for moderate brightness use\n\nExternal: Solder the included terminal block (best placed on the underside) to connect a 4–6 V DC supply, which also powers the Arduino\n\nIsolated: Cut the solder jumper next to the terminal block to power the shield externally while keeping the Arduino on USB/DC power only\n\n\n\nTip: When chaining five or more shields, you may run low on RAM on the Arduino Uno (3 bytes per RGB pixel, 120 bytes per shield). Consider a Mega or other board with more memory for larger installations.\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nArduino-based LED displays and signage\nScrolling text and pixel art\nPrototyping addressable LED effects\nInteractive art and notification displays\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× Adafruit NeoPixel Shield – 40 RGB LED Pixel Matrix\n1× Terminal block for external power\n1× Set of stacking headers\n1× Set of plain headers\n\n\n\nNote: The terminal block included with your product may be blue or black.\n\n\nResources\n\n\nNeoPixel Uberguide – Comprehensive guide covering wiring, libraries, and example code\n","vendor":"Adafruit","product_type":"physical","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":8982,"title":"Default Title","sku":"AF-1430","price":57.93,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":7,"option1":"Default Title"}]}