WS2812B RGB LED HAT for Raspberry Pi - 4x8 Matrix Expansion Board

Overview

Elevate your Raspberry Pi projects with the vibrant WS2812B RGB LED HAT. This true-color RGB LED matrix easily plugs directly onto any Raspberry Pi, bringing dynamic, colorful visual effects to your creations. With its simple single-pin control, it's perfect for both beginners and experienced makers looking to add a stunning display.

Features

• Direct-Plug Compatibility: Designed to fit any Raspberry Pi model, making integration seamless and hassle-free.
• High-Resolution Display: Features an onboard 4x8 RGB LED matrix, powered by WS2812B chips, for a total of 32 individually addressable LEDs.
• Flexible Control: The control pin is configurable via onboard 0Ω resistors, allowing for easy customization.
• Expandable Design: Breakout pins (DIN, DOUT) make it easy to chain multiple units or integrate with other microcontrollers (MCUs) like Arduino.
• True Color Capability: Enjoy a vast spectrum of colors with 24-bit true color depth (8-bit per R/G/B channel), giving you access to over 16.7 million colors.

Specifications

• Operating Voltage: 5V
• Brightness: 256 adjustable levels
• Color Depth: 24-bit (16,777,216 colors)
• Data Rate: 800Kbps (typical)
• Dimensions: 65mm x 30.2mm
• Mounting Hole Size: 3.0mm

How to Use Simply attach the HAT to your Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins. For use with an external microcontroller, follow these connections:

• 5V ↔ 5V power
• GND ↔ GND
• DIN ↔ Signal input
• DOUT ↔ Signal output (optional, for chaining)