WS2812B 8x8 Addressable RGB LED Matrix Panel — 64 LEDs, 5V
This 8x8 matrix packs 64 WS2812B individually addressable RGB LEDs into a 65mm x 65mm panel, each with its own driver IC built into the LED package. A single data line from any 5V Arduino GPIO pin drives all 64 LEDs in a chain — setting colour, brightness, and animation patterns per LED independently. Current draw reaches 3.84A at full white brightness (60mA per LED maximum); for most projects, limiting brightness to 20% reduces current to under 800mA.
- 64x WS2812B addressable RGB LEDs — individual control per LED
- Single data wire — any 5V digital GPIO
- 5V supply — 3.84A maximum at full white
- 65 x 65mm panel
- FastLED and Adafruit NeoPixel compatible
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| LEDs | 64x WS2812B (8x8 grid) |
| Colours | 16.7 million (24-bit RGB) |
| Supply voltage | 5V DC |
| Max current | 3.84A (all LEDs full white) |
| Data interface | Single-wire, 800kbps |
| Panel size | 65 x 65mm |
How do you power the WS2812B matrix safely?
Never power the matrix through the Arduino 5V pin — it cannot supply enough current. Use a dedicated 5V/5A USB supply or bench power supply connected directly to the panel's VCC and GND pads. Connect only the data wire to the Arduino GPIO (with a 300-500 ohm series resistor to protect against signal glitches), and share ground between the Arduino and the panel supply.
Best for
LED matrix displays, pixel art animations, text scrolling displays, clock faces, audio spectrum visualisers, ambient lighting panels, interactive art installations, and maker badge displays.
Why Kunkune
Shipped from UK stock. 60-day returns, no minimum order. UK delivery in 2 to 4 working days, or the next working day after dispatch with Express.
Buying in bulk? For orders of 10+ units, contact us for trade pricing.
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