{"product_id":"adafruit-triple-led-matrix-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi-for-hub75","title":"Adafruit Triple LED Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi - For HUB75","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrive three HUB75 RGB LED matrix panels in parallel from your Raspberry Pi computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can now create large, dazzling LED matrix displays with your Raspberry Pi with the\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdafruit Triple Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis boards plugs into your Raspberry Pi with 2x20 header, and makes it super easy to control three parallel strings of HUB75 RGB matrices such as those we stock in the shop and create colorful scrolling displays or mini LED walls with ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/adafruit-rgb-matrix-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUnlike the single-panel Matrix Bonnet\u003c\/a\u003e, this board can drive 3 panels in parallel, also known as \"active3\" pinout. This means it can handle approximately 3x as many panels\/pixels. However, as a trade-off, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epower management is not done on-board. Instead you will have to provide the 5V 10A+ power separately!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/product\/737\"\u003eWe recommend two power distribution bus bars\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ethey're good for many amps and make wiring easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Bonnet\" boards work on Raspberry Pi with a 40-pin GPIO header — Zero, Zero W\/WH, Model A+, B+, Pi 2, Pi 3, Pi 4, Pi 5 \u003c\/strong\u003eThey \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. For best performance we recommend a Pi 4 or Pi 5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Pi 0, 2, 3, and 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewe recommend the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/hzeller\/rpi-rgb-led-matrix\"\u003erpi-rgb-matrix driver\u003c\/a\u003e, with C and Python bindings. It works great, just select the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003estandard\/active3\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003epinout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Pi 5+,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/rgb-matrix-panels-with-raspberry-pi-5\"\u003ewe recommend using our PIO-based matrix driver\u003c\/a\u003e which supports up to 3 panels - check the guide for the demo code for the triple bonnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy default the bonnet has a slim 2x20 header on it. If you need to 'lift' the bonnet above an enclosure,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/booster-header\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epick up a 2x20 riser header\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you want to get access to GPIO while the bonnet is installed,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/2x20-pin-gpio-header-for-raspberry-pi-2-b-a\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epick up a 2x20 stacking header\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- the pins will slide through the socket and you can plug something else on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bonnet will make your mega-matrix projects super easy and avoid wiring complexity and mistakes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple design\u003c\/strong\u003e - plug in IDC cables, provide separate power to each panel, run our Python code!\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 any of our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/rgb-led-matrix-panel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e16x32, 32x32, 32x64, or 64x64 RGB LED Matrices with HUB75 connections\u003c\/a\u003e. When using with 64x64 you can select whether the Address E pin is on the 4'th or 8'th IDC pad with an on-board switch. Want even \u003cem\u003emore lights? \u003c\/em\u003eNo problem, chain multiple matrices together for a longer display. 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. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/rgb-led-matrix-panel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRGB Matrix is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e, please check out our fine selection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA serious 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eper panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso we recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/product\/658\"\u003ea 5V 10A power supply\u003c\/a\u003e. 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 (but we have 'em in the shop so pick one up! \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/raspberry-pi-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePi 5\u003c\/a\u003e is recommended as its the newest, but \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/raspberry-pi-4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePi 4\u003c\/a\u003e will also work well)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"145\" alt=\"RoHS 2 2011 65 EU Compliant\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/includes\/templates\/shop2019\/images\/RoHS2_2011_65_EU.svg\"\u003e \u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"145\" alt=\"RoHS 2 2015 863 EU Compliant\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/includes\/templates\/shop2019\/images\/RoHS2_2015_863_EU.svg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/adafruit-triple-led-matrix-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi-with-hub75\"\u003ePrimary Guide: Adafruit Triple LED Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi with HUB75\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDrive 3 HUB75 RGB Matrices directly from a Raspberry Pi. 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