The 8×8 RGB 64 LED Dot Matrix Display Module is a raw 8-by-8 matrix of full-color RGB LEDs — each of the 64 pixel positions contains three individual LEDs (red, green, and blue) that can be controlled independently to produce any color including yellow (red + green), cyan (green + blue), magenta (red + blue), and white (all three on) — making it the only dot matrix component in the range capable of displaying multicolor patterns, rainbow effects, and color-coded pixel animations, compared to the red-only single-color output of the MAX7219 modules.
The 8×8 rgb led dot matrix display has 16 external pins arranged in two rows of 8 — one row for the 8 matrix columns and one row for the 8 matrix rows — in a standard common cathode configuration with 2V forward voltage and 5 to 10mA per LED segment. The cathode dot matrix display is a raw LED matrix component with no onboard driver IC, unlike the MAX7219 modules which include the driver on the module PCB — this means the builder needs to use external shift registers (such as the 74HC595) or a dedicated RGB LED matrix driver to control all row and column signals simultaneously for the multiplexed display operation.
The led dot matrix display’s 16-pin interface allows full control over which row and column combination is active at any time, giving the builder complete per-pixel color control across the 8×8 grid for custom color animation projects. Available from StemVolt. This rgb led matrix arduino component is ideal for Arduino ESP32 color pixel art rainbow animation custom RGB matrix and STEM project multicolor LED display builds in India.
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Features:
- RGB per pixel — red green blue mix produces any display color
- 16 raw pins — direct access to all row and column lines
- Common cathode — standard configuration for external driver circuits
- 2V 5-10mA per LED — low forward voltage and current per pixel
Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display Type | 8 × 8 RGB LED Dot Matrix Display |
| LED Color | RGB |
| Total LEDs | 64 (8 × 8 Matrix) |
| Forward Voltage | 2V |
| Forward Current | 5–10mA |
| Number of Pins | 16 Pins |
| Module Color | Black |
Applications:
- Arduino color pixel art display using 8×8 RGB 64 LED Dot Matrix Display Module
- maker builds rainbow LED animation with rgb led matrix
- STEM project for 8×8 dot matrix display module RGB color mixing demo
- Color-coded game display using red green blue pixel indicator matrix
- cathode dot matrix display for RGB row column control
Package Includes:
- 1 × 8×8 RGB 64 LED Dot Matrix Display Module – Cathode














Vijay Raaz –
Original quality module
Lokendra Singh Kalvi –
RGB LED dot matrix display brought animations to life in my school project.
Sankaranarayanan Thampi –
Great for LED projects
Satya Chakraborty –
Secure packaging and timely delivery made this cathode dot matrix display a pleasant purchase.
Aniket Dixit –
Colors look amazing
Vikramjit Singh –
I was impressed by the brightness and clarity of this 8×8 dot matrix display module.