{"product_id":"matrice-led-rgb-8x8-ws2812","title":"8x8 WS2812 RGB LED matrix — 64 addressable pixels, DIY pixel art","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.6em;\"\u003e8x8 WS2812 LED matrix: a real pixel display for your retro builds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pixel art clock, an animated logo on a bartop, a sign that pulses above the cartridge shelf: it all starts from the same building block. This module lines up \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003e64 individually addressable RGB LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e on an 8x8 grid, driven by \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003ea single data wire\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a DIY component, not a finished product: you need a board and a few lines of code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003e64 independent pixels\u003c\/strong\u003e: each 5050 LED has its own built-in driver, with its own colour and brightness — enough to display a complete 8x8 sprite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eA single data pin\u003c\/strong\u003e: the WS2812 protocol daisy-chains the LEDs in series. One digital output on your board is enough, whatever the size of the animation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eChainable\u003c\/strong\u003e: the data output (DOUT) feeds the next matrix. Several modules can be combined into a larger panel, within the limits of your 5 V power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eWidely used libraries\u003c\/strong\u003e: FastLED and Adafruit NeoPixel have supported this type of matrix for years, with ready-made code examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it doesn't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis module does not work on its own: without a programmed microcontroller, it stays dark. No board, no cable and no power supply are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt does not connect to any console. It is neither a replacement screen nor a repair part for a retro machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAt full brightness in white, 64 LEDs draw several amps at 5 V: the USB port of an Arduino board is not enough. A dedicated 5 V power supply is essential for sustained use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe module comes bare, with no enclosure or diffuser. For crisp pixels, you need to add a diffuser panel and a separator grid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo images, graphics or licensed sprites are provided: what you display is up to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny board capable of generating the WS2812 signal: Arduino Uno, Nano and Mega, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi Pico, Raspberry Pi. On a board with 3.3 V logic (ESP32, Pico, Raspberry Pi), a level shifter to 5 V makes the data signal more reliable over long cables. The expected supply is \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003e5 V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e: do not power it with 12 V, the LEDs will not survive it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eSkill level required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics DIY for an informed beginner. No soldering is required if you use clip leads or connectors, but soldering the three wires (5 V, GND, DIN) remains the long-lasting solution. You need to know how to upload a sketch to a board and install a library. Allow an evening for a first build that displays something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 8x8 matrix module with 64 WS2812 RGB LEDs (5050 package)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003eRead before ordering: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fun-esports.com\/en\/collections\/accessoires-gaming\" style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eAccessories \u0026amp; workshop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery in 10 to 18 days · ships within 3 to 5 days · 2-year legal guarantee of conformity · 14-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fun-Esports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54540457738573,"sku":"1005006127587095-Default Title","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/7636\/5133\/files\/matrice-led-rgb-8x8-ws2812_8319a95b-c393-47ef-bb58-6b537b7de0af.png?v=1787318666","url":"https:\/\/fun-esports.com\/en\/products\/ws2812-8x8-rgb-led-matrix","provider":"Fun-Esports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}