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# Adafruit Small 1.2 8x8 LED Matrix w/I2C Backpack - Red

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-small-1-2-8x8-led-matrix-w-i2c-backpack-red

## Pricing

- **Price:** $19.41
- **Stock:** Out of stock
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 0 units
- **SKU:** AF-1049

## Description

The Adafruit Small 1.2" 8×8 LED Matrix w/I2C Backpack in red combines a bright 8×8 LED matrix with a dedicated HT16K33 driver backpack, letting you add a compact display to any microcontroller project with just two I2C data lines. Instead of wiring 16 pins to multiplex 64 LEDs, the backpack handles all the multiplexing, constant-current drive, and 1/16-step dimming over I2C. Three address-selection jumpers let you connect up to eight backpacks on a single I2C bus for larger display arrays. Key Features HT16K33 I2C Driver – Built-in multiplexing and constant-current drive for bright, consistent colour 1/16-Step Dimming – Fine-grained brightness control via I2C commands I2C Interface – Only two data lines (SDA/SCL) needed, freeing up GPIO pins Address Jumpers – Three jumpers allow up to 8 units on a single I2C bus 1.2" Red LED Matrix – 8×8 grid of ultra-bright red LEDs Simple Assembly – Solder the matrix onto the backpack in about 5 minutes Also Consider Small 1.2" 8×8 LED Matrix w/I2C Backpack – Blue Small 1.2" 8×8 LED Matrix w/I2C Backpack – Green Small 1.2" 8×8 LED Matrix w/I2C Backpack – Pure Green 1.2" 8×8 LED Matrix Backpack – Backpack driver board only (BYO matrix) Package Contents 1× Assembled and tested 1.2" LED backpack (HT16K33) 1× Ultra-bright 1.2" 8×8 red LED matrix 1× 4-pin header Note: Some soldering is required to attach the matrix to the backpack. Resources Adafruit LED Backpack Tutorial Adafruit LED Backpack Arduino Library

**Product Type:** physical

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