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# LED Matrix Kit

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** DEV-11861 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/led-matrix-kit.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/led-matrix-kit.html.md))

## Retired product

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## Description

Do you like LED matrices? We do! Now we are giving you the power to make your own with minimal soldering any beginner can perform and give you a great introduction to programming an LED Matrix. This kit will show you how to use the MAX7219 to interface Arduino to easily drive an 8X8 LED matrix.

 See the links below for assembly instructions, example code, and other information.

**Kit Includes:**

- 1 x LED Matrix PCB
- 1 x 8x8 Red LED Matrix
- 1 x MAX7219CNG
- 1 x 10uF/25V Electrolytic Decoupling Capacitors
- 1 x 10k Resistor
- 1 x 0.1uF Capacitor
- 1 x 28-Pin IC Socket
- 2 x 8-Pin Machine Pin Header
- 2 x 5-Pin Right Angle Header
 
**Documents:**

- Schematic
- Example Code
- Product Page

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/l/e/led_matrix_kit__dev-11861__01.jpg)