{"title":"Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi","handle":"adafruit-rgb-matrix-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi","url":"/products/adafruit-rgb-matrix-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi","description":"The Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet makes it easy to drive HUB75-type RGB LED matrices directly from your Raspberry Pi. Simply plug the bonnet onto any Pi with a 40-pin GPIO header, connect your matrix via the IDC cable, attach a 5 V power supply, and run the provided Python code to create colourful scrolling displays and mini LED walls.\n\nThe bonnet comes fully assembled with built-in level shifters (3.3 V to 5.0 V) and power protection circuitry, so there's no soldering required and no risk of accidental damage from incorrect power connections.\n\nKey Features\n\n\nFully Assembled – No soldering required; plugs directly onto the Pi's 2×20 GPIO header\n\nPower Protection – Built-in circuitry guards against negative, over, or under-voltage from the 5 V supply\n\nOnboard Level Shifters – Converts the Pi's 3.3 V logic to 5.0 V for clean, glitch-free matrix driving\n\nHUB75 Compatible – Works with 16×32, 32×32, 32×64, and (with a small solder jumper) 64×64 RGB LED matrices\n\nChainable Displays – Connect multiple matrices together for longer displays (tested up to 32×128)\n\n\nCompatibility\n\n\nSupported Pi Models – Raspberry Pi Zero, Zero W/WH, Model A+, B+, Pi 2, Pi 3, and Pi 4 (any 40-pin GPIO header model)\n\nNot Compatible – Older 26-pin models (original Model A or B)\n\nMatrix Type – HUB75 RGB matrices only (not for NeoPixel, DotStar, or other addressable LEDs)\n\n\n\nNote: RGB LED matrix, 5 V power supply, and Raspberry Pi are sold separately. To calculate power requirements, multiply the total pixel width of all chained matrices by 0.12 A (e.g. a 32-pixel-wide matrix may draw up to ~3.85 A, so a 5 V 4 A supply is recommended).\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nScrolling text displays and signage\nMini LED video walls and art installations\nInformation dashboards and status boards\nEvent and retail display projects\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi (fully assembled)\n\n\nResources\n\nAdafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet Guide\n","vendor":"Adafruit","product_type":"physical","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":8219,"title":"Default Title","sku":"AF-3211","price":32.33,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":100,"option1":"Default Title"}]}