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

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Connectivity Technology I2C
Operating System No OS
Wireless Communication Standard Bluetooth

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  • Simple design - plug in power, plug in IDC cable, and run Adafruit's Python code.
  • Onboard level shifters to convert the RasPi's 3.3V to 5.0V logic for clean matrix driving.
  • Works with Adafruit 16x32, 32x32 or 32x64 RGB LED Matrices with HUB75 connections. You can even chain multiple matrices together for a longer display.
  • Included: RGB Matrix HAT controller. NOT Included: RGB LED Matrix (sold separately), Raspberry Pi, 5V power supply, or coin cell battery for Real Time Clock. (Real Time Clock not needed for unit to function)
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You can now create a dazzling display with your Raspberry Pi Model A+/B+/Pi 2 or Pi 3 with the Adafruit RGB Matrix HAT. 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. 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. A CR1220 coin cell is not included (required for real time clock). A 5V power supply is also required, not included, for powering the matrix itself. The Pi cannot do it due to the high currents. 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 so pick up a 5V 4A power supply.

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Customers like the performance and ease of installation of the single board computer. They mention that it works great and is easy to install. They also appreciate the hat which makes for an easy interface with their pi. Opinions are mixed on quality.

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9 customers mention7 positive2 negative

Customers like the performance of the single board computer. They mention that it works great and is easy to assemble. Customers also say that it worked great with the HUB75 displays.

"Easy to assemble kit, worked great with the HUB75 displays." Read more

"Works well as described. Fits over the top of my Raspberry Pi 3...." Read more

"I used this hat for a public art project and it worked great. I would say to look for the original code...." Read more

"...I followed their instructions perfectly and it failed to work both times...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation process of the single board computer to be easy. They mention that it is easy to hookup to the 16x32 RGB LED matrix, and that the hat makes for an easy interface with their pi.

"Easy to assemble kit, worked great with the HUB75 displays." Read more

"...Easy to put together and attach to the Raspberry PI. You can see the build hat in the pictures I have included...." Read more

"...This hat is plug and play. The only concern is that it comes with the plug unsoldered. You have to solder the the gpio on to the board. Easy peasy...." Read more

"Using this Pi Hat is far easier than wiring by hand. There are several other boards out there but this one is the easiest IMHO...." Read more

4 customers mention2 positive2 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the single board computer. Some mention it's a great hat, while others say that the HUB75 connector was very poorly made and made of cheap plastic that warps very easily with heat.

"...You have to solder the the gpio on to the board. Easy peasy. Great hat! No over or under current. Lots of safety features to protect your pi." Read more

"...The Hub75 connector that you have to solder on is made of cheap plastic that warps very easily with heat, unlike the other connectors...." Read more

"Nice product" Read more

"The HUB75 connector was very poorly made...." Read more

Worked right out of the Box! Happy Soldering!
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Worked right out of the Box! Happy Soldering!
It came in a little bag with all the parts I needed to solder on. I accidentally soldered the power supply pins the wrong direction but there was still enough space to attach the pins on the wrong side! take a screwdriver and open the gates before soldering it so you can tell the correct side. Also the board has a little box so you can make sure to attach the led controller ribbon the correct orientation as well. I connected it to my raspberry pi zero and it can power a 32x64 led grid. I got the suggested 5v power supply with it. I got an error on my pi when I tried to start it with everything but the 5v power supply connected. Then I unplugged the pi and plugged in the 5v and that was enough to power everything!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worked right out of the Box! Happy Soldering!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
It came in a little bag with all the parts I needed to solder on. I accidentally soldered the power supply pins the wrong direction but there was still enough space to attach the pins on the wrong side! take a screwdriver and open the gates before soldering it so you can tell the correct side. Also the board has a little box so you can make sure to attach the led controller ribbon the correct orientation as well. I connected it to my raspberry pi zero and it can power a 32x64 led grid. I got the suggested 5v power supply with it. I got an error on my pi when I tried to start it with everything but the 5v power supply connected. Then I unplugged the pi and plugged in the 5v and that was enough to power everything!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best RGB Matrix Hat
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2016
Adafruit hits another ball out of the park with this RGB Matrix Hat. I am building a 16 x 164 RGB Matrix to show the time and the local bus schedule for my wife. Easy to put together and attach to the Raspberry PI. You can see the build hat in the pictures I have included. The screws and spacers do not come with the hat. I added those.

As a plush they have included a Real Time Clock. Great Job Adafruit!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for prototyping projects.
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2019
Perfect for prototyping projects. This is far easier for fast wiring [compatible] panels that traced direct GPIO connection. All pi demo projects Performed as expected. Though my C programming is crap and I’ve had limited success with my own compiling and running programs.
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Samuel
5.0 out of 5 stars Fácil de acoplar pero sino sabes soldar te darás de topes
Reviewed in Mexico on March 16, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fácil de acoplar pero sino sabes soldar te darás de topes
Reviewed in Mexico on March 16, 2022
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Herve
5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait pour s'ammuser avec des plaques à DEL RGB
Reviewed in France on January 4, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to play with!
Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2020
Olaf Bahr
5.0 out of 5 stars Funktioniert einwandfrei
Reviewed in Germany on June 21, 2018
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Tony N.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great value
Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2020