The 8×8 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 that can be controlled independently to produce 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 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 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 on StemVolt. This led matrix arduino component is ideal for Arduino ESP32 color pixel art rainbow animation custom led matrix and STEM project multicolor LED display.
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Features:
- 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 LED Dot Matrix Display |
| 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 64 LED Dot Matrix Display Module
- maker build rainbow LED animation with rgb led matrix
- STEM project for 8×8 dot matrix display module mixing demo
- Color-coded game display using pixel indicator matrix
- cathode dot matrix display for row column control
Package Includes:
- 1 × 8×8 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.