The NeoMatrix 8x8 RGBW – Natural White packs 64 individually addressable LEDs into a compact 8×8 grid, giving you full RGB colour plus a dedicated white channel for cleaner whites, better lighting effects, and bold, eye-catching displays… and more!
Put on your sunglasses before wiring up this LED matrix — 64 bright RGBW LEDs adorn the NeoMatrix for bold colour and clean white output. Arranged in a 8x8 grid, each pixel is individually addressable, and only a single microcontroller pin is required to control the entire matrix.
This is the Natural White RGBW version. We also offer this NeoMatrix in Warm White, Cool White, and classic RGB.
Each NeoPixel is ‘split’: one half delivers the RGB output you know and love, while the other half is a white LED with a yellow phosphor coating. Unlit, it resembles an egg yolk. When illuminated, the LEDs are extremely bright and can be controlled with 8-bit PWM per channel (8 bits × 4 channels = 32-bit colour per pixel), making it suitable for projects that require both vibrant colours and dedicated white light.
Wiring is simple. The board includes two 3-pin connection ports. Solder wires to the input port, provide 5V DC to the +5V and GND pins, and connect DIN to your microcontroller. If you’re using the Adafruit NeoPixel Arduino library, digital pin #6 is typically used. Ensure you connect the ground from the 5V power supply to your microcontroller ground. Each LED can draw up to 60mA, which means up to 3.5A per panel if all LEDs are set to bright white. For most applications, expect around 1–2A per panel, and a 5V 2A power supply is recommended for moderate brightness use.
If you need a larger display, panels can be chained together by connecting the DOUT of the first panel to the DIN of the next, along with 5V and GND. You can chain multiple matrices, although with four or more panels you may run low on RAM if using an Arduino UNO. Monitor total power draw carefully — larger installations may require a 5V 10A power supply.
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