4x4 Addressable LED Matrix

SKU: CE09639 Brand: Core Electronics

Add some sparkle to your projects!

Special Price $4.85 AUD, inc GST
Regular Price $5.70 AUD, inc GST
$4.41 AUD, exc GST

In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM
Delivered by Tue, 26th of Nov

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34 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Shipping:

  • $7+ Standard (5+ days*, tracked)
  • $11+ Express (2+ days*, tracked)
  • FREE Pickup (Newcastle only - must order online*)

Shipping costs may increase for heavy products or large orders.

Exact shipping can be calculated on the view cart page.

*Conditions apply, see shipping tab below.

Perfect for showing basic data or making some flashy cosplay pieces!

This 4x4 WS2812 Matrix has lots of libraries for different development boards.

Talk to each pixel individually through the single-wire protocol.

Specifications

  • 4x4 WS2812 LED's
  • 16 million colours per pixel (24-bit colour)

Examples

Raspberry Pi Pico - Micropython

import glowbit
from utime import sleep

def remap_4x4_zigzag(x, y):
    if 0 <= x <= 3 and 0 <= y <= 3:
        if y == 0:
            return x
        elif y == 1:
            return 7 - x
        elif y == 2:
            return 8 + x
        elif y == 3:
            return 15 - x
    else:
        raise ValueError("Invalid input: x and y must be between 0 and 3")


matrix = glowbit.matrix4x4(brightness = 20, pin=16, mapFunction = remap_4x4_zigzag)

######## Set individual pixels ########
matrix.pixelSetXY(1,1, matrix.white())
matrix.pixelsShow()
sleep(1)

######## Blank pixels ########
matrix.pixelsFill(matrix.black())
matrix.pixelsShow()
sleep(1)

######## Set all ascending ########
print('testin')
matrix.pixelsFill(matrix.black())
for i in range(4):
    for j in range(4):
        matrix.pixelSetXY(j,i, matrix.white())
        matrix.pixelsShow()
        sleep(.2)

matrix.pixelsShow()
sleep(1)

######## Graphing data ########
matrix.pixelsFill(matrix.black())
matrix.pixelsShow()

graph = matrix.graph1D(originX = 0, originY = 3, length = 4, direction = "Up", minValue = 0, maxValue = 255)

for i in range(255):
    matrix.updateGraph1D(graph, i)
    matrix.pixelsShow()

for i in range(255, 0, -1):
    matrix.updateGraph1D(graph, i)
    matrix.pixelsShow()

######## Demo ########
matrix.demo()

Product Comments

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We deliver Australia-wide with these options (depends on the final destination - you can get a quote on the view cart page):

  • $3+ for Stamped Mail (typically 10+ business days, not tracked, only available on selected small items)
  • $7+ for Standard Post (typically 6+ business days, tracked)
  • $11+ for Express Post (typically 2+ business days, tracked)
  • Pickup - Free! Only available to customers who live in the Newcastle region (must order online and only pickup after we email to notify you the order is ready). Orders placed after 2PM may not be ready until the following business day.

Non-metro addresses in WA, NT, SA & TAS can take 2+ days in addition to the above information.

Some batteries (such as LiPo) can't be shipped by Air. During checkout, Express Post and International Methods will not be an option if you have that type of battery in your shopping cart.

International Orders - the following rates are for New Zealand and will vary for other countries:

  • $12+ for Pack and Track (3+ days, tracked)
  • $16+ for Express International (2-5 days, tracked)

If you order lots of gear, the postage amount will increase based on the weight of your order.

Our physical address (here's a PDF which includes other key business details):

Unit 18, 132 Garden Grove Parade
Adamstown
NSW, 2289
Australia

Take a look at our customer service page if you have other questions such as "do we do purchase orders" (yes!) or "are prices GST inclusive" (yes they are!). We're here to help - get in touch with us to talk shop.

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