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# 8x8 RGB LED Dot Matrix - Compatible with Rainbowduino (Seeed Studio)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SS104990026 · **Brand:** [Seeed Studio](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/seeed-studio-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/8x8-rgb-led-dot-matrix-compatible-with-rainbowduino-seeed-studio.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/8x8-rgb-led-dot-matrix-compatible-with-rainbowduino-seeed-studio.html.md))

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## Description

Do you know how is the cool advertising display made? It is exactly composed of these small RGB LED matrix. If you want to make a similar display, this RGB LED matrix will meet you need. The 8x8 LED matrix has 32 of pins, you may need a driver to control it. It sounds quite complex, but don't worry, we have provided a driver board [Rainbowduino](https://www.seeedstudio.com/Rainbowduino-LED-driver-platform-Atmega-328-p-371.html) for this LED matrix as your reference. Make it easy for you to start your project. **Features**

- Fully compatible with Rainbowduino
- Full color RGB variation
- Circular LED point source

 **Specifications (IF = 20mA)**- Forward voltage(RED): DC 2.2V
- Forward voltage(GREEN): DC 3.3V
- Forward voltage(BLUE): DC 3.3V
- Luminous intensity(RED): 140mcd
- Luminous intensity(GREEN): 280mcd
- Luminous intensity(BLUE): 80mcd
- Wavelength(RED): 620～622.5nm
- Wavelength(GREEN): 520～522.5nm
- Wavelength(BLUE): 465～467.5nm

 **Documents**- Datasheet

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/p/6/p6041004.jpg)