The built-in WS2812B driver IC simplifies wiring to a single digital pin, making it incredibly easy to control via Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi. Whether you are building a mini spectrum analyzer, a pixel art display, or a smart home status indicator, this matrix offers seamless cascading capabilities to expand your design. Its low power consumption and robust performance ensure reliability. Dive into the world of addressable LEDs and bring your ideas to life with stunning, programmable light shows. Get yours today and start creating!
Individually Addressable Pixels: Each of the 16 LEDs can be controlled separately, allowing for complex animations, gradients, and text displays with 16-bit full-color depth (256 shades per channel).
Integrated Smart Driver: Built-in WS2812B IC combines the controller and LED into a single 5050 package, requiring only one MCU data pin to control the entire matrix.
Easy Cascading (Daisy-Chain): Features data output (DOUT) pins, enabling you to connect multiple matrices seamlessly to create larger displays without using extra MCU pins.
Wide Compatibility: Fully compatible with popular platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP8266/ESP32, and supports mainstream libraries such as FastLED and Adafruit NeoPixel.
Compact & Versatile: The 4x4 layout is ideal for small-scale projects, wearables, or status indicators, offering a low-power, high-brightness solution for any embedded system.
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Specification |
Details |
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Product Name |
WS2812B 4x4 RGB LED Matrix Module |
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LED Type |
5050 SMD RGB LED (Integrated IC) |
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Resolution |
4 x 4 (16 Pixels total) |
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Operating Voltage |
DC 4.5V - 5.5V (Typical 5V) |
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Max Current Draw |
~0.8A (Full brightness, White color) |
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Communication Protocol |
Single-wire Serial (One-Wire) |
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Color Depth |
24-bit (R:8-bit, G:8-bit, B:8-bit) |
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Refresh Rate |
≥ 400 Hz |
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Viewing Angle |
120 Degrees |
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Interface Pins |
VCC (Power), GND (Ground), DIN (Data In), DOUT (Data Out) |
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Dimensions |
Approx. 40mm x 40mm (Varies slightly by manufacturer) |
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Compatible MCUs |
Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi, Micro:bit |
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Applications |
DIY Lighting, Signal Indicator, Pixel Art, Smart Home, Education |
