{"product_id":"adafruit-matrix-portal-s3-circuitpython-powered-internet-display","title":"Adafruit Matrix Portal S3 CircuitPython Powered Internet Display","description":"\u003cp\u003eFolks love \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/rgb-led-matrix-panel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRGB matrices\u003c\/a\u003e and accessories for making custom colorful LED displays... and our RGB Matrix Shields and FeatherWings can be quickly soldered together to make the wiring much easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what if we made it even easier than that? \u003cstrong\u003eLike, no solder, no wiring, just instant plug-and-play?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dream no more - with the \u003cstrong\u003eAdafruit Matrix Portal S3 add-on for RGB Matrices\u003c\/strong\u003e, there's never been an easier way to create powerful Internet-connected LED displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can plug directly into the back of any HUB-75 compatible display from 16x32 up to 64x64 or use the stock 2x8 IDC cables to plug into the front. Use the included screws to attach the power cable to the power plugs with a common screwdriver, then power it with any USB C power supply. Chain dozens of displays for long stretches, or you can panelize them in a grid for bigger displays. For larger projects, power the matrices with a separate 5V power adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen code up your project in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/rgb-led-matrices-matrix-panels-with-circuitpython\"\u003eCircuitPython\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/adafruit-protomatter-rgb-matrix-library\"\u003eArduino\u003c\/a\u003e, our Protomatter matrix library works great on the ESP32-S3 chipset, knowing that you've got the wiring and level shifting all handled. Here's what you get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESP32-S3 processor\u003c\/strong\u003e, 8 MB flash, 2 MB of SRAM, with full Arduino or CircuitPython support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi  and Bluetooth LE \u003c\/strong\u003ebaked right in, full Arduino support. CircuitPython only supports WiFi at this time, not BLE on the S3 chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Type C\u003c\/strong\u003e connector for data and power connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/collections\/adafruit?tags=STEMMA%20QT\u0026amp;product_type=Breakout\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eI2C STEMMA QT connector\u003c\/strong\u003e for plug-n-play use of any of our STEMMA QT devices or sensors\u003c\/a\u003e can also be used with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/product\/4528\"\u003eany Grove I2C devices using this adapter cable\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJST 3-pin connector\u003c\/strong\u003e that also has analog input \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/search?q=jst+2mm\"\u003efor quick connection with any JST PH 2.0mm pitch cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLIS3DH accelerometer\u003c\/strong\u003e for digital sand projects or detecting taps\/orientation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGPIO breakout strip - \u003c\/strong\u003ehas reset, boot selection, TX debug output, and 6 GPIO including 4 analog inputs with PWM, SPI, or I2S support for adding other hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress E line jumper\u003c\/strong\u003e for use with 64x64 matrices (check your matrix to see which pin is used for address E, we default to pin 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo user interface buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e + one reset button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndicator NeoPixel\u003c\/strong\u003e and red LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen power indicator LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e for both 3V and 5V power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2x10 socket connector\u003c\/strong\u003e fits snugly into 2x8 HUB75 ports without worrying about 'off by one' errors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2x8 IDC plug connector\u003c\/strong\u003e works with standard cables that come with matrices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Matrix Portal uses an Espressif ESP32-S3 Wi-Fi+BLE chipset, and has dropped the SAMD51 from the original Matrix Portal due to silicon shortages. But turns out the S3 is really great at doing all the work of the original all on its own:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe S3 has a parallel output drive peripheral which means that controlling the matrix is done without bitbanging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe S3 has two cores so one can be dedicated to WiFi networking or matrix control while the other runs your code. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith native USB, its easy to have it act like a keyboard, or mouse, or MIDI device and it also has plenty of I2C, SPI, I2S, UART and analog inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLots of memory: 8MB of Flash means plenty of space for code, files, GIFs and more. 2MB of PSRAM means you can read and parse a lot of IoT data and still have plenty of RAM for the matrix display buffers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe only real thing missing from the original Matrix Portal is the S3 does not have an analog output DAC pin, we recommend an I2S amplifier for audio instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with one fully programmed and assembled MatrixPortal, preprogrammed with a basic display demo for 32x64 LED matrices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not come with an RGB Matrix (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/rgb-led-matrix-panel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003euse any HUB75 compatible matrix\u003c\/a\u003e) or a USB type C power supply!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adafruit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41128308179027,"sku":"ADA5778","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/5778-01.jpg?v=1745608059","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/adafruit-matrix-portal-s3-circuitpython-powered-internet-display","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}