{"product_id":"adafruit-rgb-matrix-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi","title":"Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou can now create a dazzling display with your Raspberry Pi with the Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet. These boards plug into your Pi and makes it super easy to control \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/rgb-led-matrix-panel\"\u003eRGB matrices\u003c\/a\u003e such as those we stock in the shop and create a colorful scrolling display or mini LED wall with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Bonnet\" boards work on any Raspberry Pi with a 40-pin GPIO header — Zero, Zero W\/WH, Model A+, B+, Pi 2 and Pi 3.\u003c\/strong\u003e They \u003cem\u003edo not work\u003c\/em\u003e with older 26-pin boards like the original Model A or B. Note with the Pi Zero you may need to solder a header on the Pi board; it’s normally unpopulated on that model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/adafruit-rgb-matrix-hat-rtc-for-raspberry-pi-mini-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWe also have an older, HAT version of the RGB Matrix design.\u003c\/a\u003e The HAT version does not come fully assembled, does not support 1\/32-scan matrices, but \u003cem\u003edoes\u003c\/em\u003e come with a real time clock (RTC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bonnet will make your matrix projects super easy and avoids wiring complexity. Let me break it down for you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple design\u003c\/strong\u003e - plug in power, plug in IDC cable, run Adafruits Python code!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower protection circuitry\u003c\/strong\u003e - you can plug a 5V 4A wall adapter into the bonnet and it will automatically protect against negative, over or under-voltages! Yay for no accidental destruction of your setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard level shifters\u003c\/strong\u003e to convert the RasPi's 3.3V to 5.0V logic for clean and glitch free matrix driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully assembled compact design\u003c\/strong\u003e no soldering required! Plugs onto any Raspberry Pi with a 2x20 connector, and you're ready to glow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks with 16x32, 32x32 or 32x64 RGB LED Matrices with HUB75 connections. You can also use 64x64 matrices by soldering a small jumper on the PCB. Want \u003cem\u003emore lights? \u003c\/em\u003eNo problem, chain multiple matrices together for a longer display - Adafruit have only tested up to 32x128 but it works just fine. The bigger the display the harder it is on the Pi, so keep that in mind if you're using a lower-powered Pi Zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e this Bonnet is only for use with HUB75 type RGB matrices. Not for use with NeoPixel, DotStar, or other 'addressable' LEDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach order comes with a fully assembled and ready to go bonnet with all parts assembled. \u003cstrong\u003eRGB Matrix is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 5V power supply is also required, not included,\u003c\/strong\u003e for power the matrix itself, the Pi cannot do it, to calculate the power, multiply the width of all the chained matrices * 0.12 Amps : A 32 pixel wide matrix can end up drawing 32*0.12 = 3.85A so pick up a 5V 4A power supply. Actual power usage will vary with how many LEDs you light up at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi not included\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/raspberry-pi-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e(but we have 'em in the shop so pick one up, Zero, Model A+, B+, Pi 2 or Pi 3)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/adafruit-rgb-matrix-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAdafruit have a full guide tutorial with installation, software, datasheets, EagleCAD PCB files, Fritzing objects and more!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/adafruit-rgb-matrix-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDatasheets, EagleCAD PCB files, and Fritzing available in the product tutorial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Dimensions: 66.2mm x 30.7mm x 17.2mm \/ 2.6\" x 1.2\" x 0.7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Weight: 13.9g \/ 0.5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Adafruit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2257849155594,"sku":"ADA3211","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/3211-05.jpg?v=1524399392","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/adafruit-rgb-matrix-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}