Adafruit RGB Matrix HAT + RTC for Raspberry Pi - Mini Kit

This HAT plugs into your Pi and makes it super easy to control RGB matrices such as those we stock in the shop and create a colorful scrolling display or mini LED wall with ease.

Specifications

• Power protection circuitry - you can plug a 5V 4A wall adapter into the HAT and it will automatically protect against negative, over or under-voltages.
• Onboard level shifters to convert the RasPi's 3.3V to 5.0V logic for clean and glitch free matrix driving
• DS1307 Real Time Clock can keep track of time for the Pi even when it is rebooted or powered down.

Works with any of Adafruit's 16x32, 32x32 or 32x64 RGB LED Matrices with HUB75 connections. You can even chain multiple matrices together for a longer display, you can chain as many as you like but the bigger the display the harder it is on the Pi so keep that in mind! We don't recommend more than 32x128 pixel setups.  Not for use with NeoPixel, DotStar, or other 'addressable' LEDs.

Each order comes with a HAT PCB with all surface mount parts assembled, a 2x20 female socket connector, a 2 pin terminal block, and a 2x8 IDC socket connector.

Note

RGB Matrix, CR1220 coin cell, 5V power supply (For powering the matrix), Raspberry Pi is not included, sold here: LED Matrix  / Power Supply / Raspberry Pi

(To calculate the max current of your matrix set up, multiply the width of all the chained matrix by 0.12 : A 32 pixel wide matrix needs 32*0.12 = 3.85A.)

Some light soldering is required to attach the headers to your Pi.