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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # Adafruit Triple LED Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi - For HUB75 **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA6358 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/adafruit-triple-led-matrix-bonnet-raspberry-pi-hub75-driver.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/adafruit-triple-led-matrix-bonnet-raspberry-pi-hub75-driver.html.md)) You can now create large, dazzling LED matrix displays with your Raspberry Pi with the Adafruit Triple Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi. This boards plugs... ## Pricing - **Price:** $19.90 (inc GST) — $18.09 AUD, exc GST - **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $17.55 (exc GST) · 50+ $17.18 (exc GST) ## Availability & dispatch - In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney). - We can dispatch 2 today, and up to 35 more in 8–12 days. ## How to buy - **Build a cart:** compose `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link?items=ADA6358:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. Opening it shows a confirmation page with live pricing and stock before anything is added to the cart. - **Verify the cart first:** fetch `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link/ADA6358:1.md` for live line prices (inc & exc GST, quantity discounts applied), stock and dispatch estimates, and totals. Append `/to/{AU-postcode}` (or `/to/{country-code}:{postcode}`) before `.md` for delivery options and prices to that destination. Unknown, retired, or out-of-stock SKUs are flagged. (Query form `cart/link.md?items=...` also works but some robots parsers refuse query strings here.) - **Checkout** is completed on-site and includes a captcha at the payment step. Share the cart link; checkout takes it from there. - **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works) - **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt ## Description You can now create large, dazzling LED matrix displays with your Raspberry Pi with the **Adafruit Triple Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi.** This 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 Adafruit stock in the shop and create colorful scrolling displays or mini LED walls with ease. [Unlike Adafruit's single-panel Matrix Bonnet](https://core-electronics.com.au/adafruit-rgb-matrix-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi.html), 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 **power management is not done on-board. Instead you will have to provide the 5V 10A+ power separately! [Adafruit recommend two power distribution bus bars](https://core-electronics.com.au/power-distribution-bus-7-x-6mm-diameter-solid-brass.html),** they're good for many amps and make wiring easier. - **"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** They *do not work* 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 Adafruit recommend a Pi 4 or Pi 5. - **For Pi 0, 2, 3, and 4** Adafruit recommend the [rpi-rgb-matrix driver](https://github.com/hzeller/rpi-rgb-led-matrix), with C and Python bindings. It works great, just select the *standard/active3* pinout. - For Pi 5+, [Adafruit recommend using Adafruit's PIO-based matrix driver](https://learn.adafruit.com/rgb-matrix-panels-with-raspberry-pi-5) which supports up to 3 panels - check the guide for the demo code for the triple bonnet - By default the bonnet has a slim 2x20 header on it. If you need to 'lift' the bonnet above an enclosure, [pick up a 2x20 riser header](https://core-electronics.com.au/2x20-socket-riser-header-for-raspberry-pi-hats-and-bonnets.html). - If you want to get access to GPIO while the bonnet is installed, [pick up a 2x20 stacking header](https://core-electronics.com.au/gpio-header-for-raspberry-pi-b-extra-long-2x20-female-header.html) - the pins will slide through the socket and you can plug something else on top. This bonnet will make your mega-matrix projects super easy and avoid wiring complexity and mistakes: - **Simple design** - plug in IDC cables, provide separate power to each panel, run Adafruit's Python code! - **Onboard level shifters** to convert the RasPi's 3.3V to 5.0V logic for clean and glitch free matrix driving - **Fully assembled compact design** no soldering required! Plugs onto any Raspberry Pi with a 2x20 connector, and you're ready to glow. Works with any of our [16x32, 32x32, 32x64, or 64x64 RGB LED Matrices with HUB75 connections](https://www.adafruit.com/categories/327). 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 *more lights?* No 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. **Please note:** this Bonnet is only for use with HUB75 type RGB matrices. Not for use with NeoPixel, DotStar, or other 'addressable' LEDs. Each order comes with a fully assembled and ready to go bonnet with all parts assembled. [**RGB Matrix is not included**, please check out Adafruit's fine selection](https://www.adafruit.com/categories/327) **A serious 5V power supply is also required, not included,** 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 **per panel** so they recommend [a 5V 10A power supply](https://core-electronics.com.au/5v-10a-switching-power-supply.html). Actual power usage will vary with how many LEDs you light up at once. **Raspberry Pi not included** [(but Adafruit have 'em in the shop so pick one up! Pi 5 is recommended as its the newest, but Pi 4 will also work well)](https://www.adafruit.com/categories/176) ## Technical Details ![RoHS 2 2011 65 EU Compliant](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/RoHS2_2011_65_EU_7356c5574c.svg)![RoHS 2 2015 863 EU Compliant](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/RoHS2_2015_863_EU_86773f57f9.svg) Learn ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/guides/images/000/004/293/medium640/triplematrix_main_topdown.jpg)[](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-triple-led-matrix-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi-with-hub75)[ Primary Guide: Adafruit Triple LED Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi with HUB75 ](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-triple-led-matrix-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi-with-hub75) Drive 3 HUB75 RGB Matrices directly from a Raspberry Pi. More pixels, more rainbows, more awesome! ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/A/D/ADA6358-1.jpg)