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Small 1.2 8x8 Ultra Bright White LED Matrix [KWM-30881CWB]
A small 8×8 ultra-bright cool white LED matrix in a 30 × 30 mm (1.2″) package. With 64 LEDs, 16 pins (8 per side), and standard 2.54 mm (0.1″) pin spacing, i...
A small 8×8 ultra-bright cool white LED matrix in a 30 × 30 mm (1.2″) package. With 64 LEDs, 16 pins (8 per side), and standard 2.54 mm (0.1″) pin spacing, it plugs directly into a breadboard with one row free on each side for wiring.
Specifications
- Part Number – KWM-30881CWB
- Matrix Size – 8×8 (64 LEDs)
- Colour – Cool white (ultra bright)
- Package Size – 30 × 30 mm (1.2″ square)
- Pins – 16 (8 per side), 2.54 mm spacing
- Multiplexing – Requires 1:8 multiplex control
Driving Options
- MAX7219 – Single chip handles all multiplexing automatically
- Shift Registers – 74HC595 (anodes) + TPIC6B595 (cathodes) for manual control
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
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