8×8 MAX7219 LED Matrix Module – Display for Arduino & MCU

The 8×8 MAX7219 LED Matrix Module is a compact and efficient display solution for projects requiring text, numbers, and animations on a small LED grid. Widely used in Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, PIC, and other microcontroller projects, this module is perfect for creating dynamic display boards, clocks, advertising panels, and LED animations.

Thanks to the MAX7219 driver chip, controlling 64 LEDs becomes effortless, reducing the number of required microcontroller pins. This makes it ideal for projects that demand efficient I/O management.

Key Applications

• Dynamic Displays: Clocks, scoreboards, scrolling text.
• Rapid Prototyping: Educational projects or IoT prototypes.
• Retro Games: Create mini-games like Snake or Pong.
• Data Visualization: Display sensor readings (temperature, humidity).

Technical Specifications (12+ features)

1. LED Type: 8×8 matrix (red/green).
2. Driver IC: MAX7219 (supports cascading up to 8 modules).
3. Interface: SPI (DIN, CLK, CS pins).
4. Voltage: 5V (3.3V compatible with caution).
5. Current Draw: ~150 mA (max, all LEDs on).
6. Brightness Control: Software-adjustable (16 levels).
7. PCB Dimensions: 50 mm × 32 mm.
8. Resolution: 64 LEDs (8×8).
9. Viewing Angle: 120°.
10. Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
11. Compatibility: Arduino, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi, STM32.
12. Weight: 15 g.