Sign In SHOP BLOG LEARN FORUMS 0 Items VIDEOS LEDS / RGB MATRICES / FLEXIBLE ADAFRUIT DOTSTAR MATRIX 16X16 - 256 RGB LED PIXELS Flexible Adafruit DotStar Matrix 16x16 256 RGB LED Pixels PRODUCT ID: 2735 86 IN STOCK ADD TO CART 1 1-9 10-99 100+ ADD TO WISHLIST DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL DETAILS DESCRIPTION For advanced DotStar LED fans, we now have a bendable, Flexible 16x16 Dotstar LED Matrix! Control all 256 ultra-bright LEDs using only two microcontroller pins, set each LED as you wish to scroll messages or draw little images. This matrix has a thick flexible PCB backing that can be gently bent and curved around surfaces These are the same integrated LEDs that are used in our new fancy DotStar strips. This tiny 5050 (5mm x 5mm) SMD LED is the most compact way possible to integrate multiple bright LEDs to a design. Rather than NeoPixels, this matrix uses DotStar LEDs, which use a 2-wire protocol that is less timing-specific and has high-frequency PWM for smoother color blending. Don't forget, with 256 LEDs, you could use over 15A of current if you turn on all the LEDs on to white (which we really do not recommend because we don't think the flex PCB can handle that much current). Try to keep the current draw at under 5A, you can use our 5V 4A or 5V 10A power supply. For portable use, if you are drawing less than 3A, try out this 5V@3A UBEC. Like NeoPixels, DotStar LEDs are 5050-sized LEDs with an embedded microcontroller inside the LED. You can set the color/brightness of each LED to 24-bit color (8 bits each red green and blue). Each LED acts like a shift register, reading incoming color data on the input pins, and then shifting the previous color data out on the output pin. By sending a long string of data, you can control an infinite number of LEDs. The PWM is built into each LED-chip so once you set the color you can stop talking to the disk and it will continue to PWM all the LEDs for you. Check out our tutorial showing wiring, power usage calculations, example code for usage, etc! Please note: Flexible PCBs are not designed for repeated flexing! While we think this product may work in wearables or other situations where the matrix is bent around, we do not offer any guarantees or refunds if you end up cracking the LEDs or traces! This is for advanced users only, who already know how to use DotStars and are comfortable with the high current requirements and protecting the matrix from damage. There are no returns, refunds or replacements for damaged product. TECHNICAL DETAILS LED Datasheet Weight: 65g Matrix Dimensions: 162mm x 162mm x 2.5mm / 6.4" x 6.4" x .09" Wire Length: 91.5mm / 3.5" Spacing between LEDs: 5mm Spacing between matrix border and LEDs: 2.5mm LEARN Adafruit DotStar LEDs Imagine NeoPixels with a double shot of espresso... SMSsenger Bag SMS TXT scroller on a NeoPixel Matrix with Fona + Flora MAY WE ALSO SUGGEST... 32x32 RGB LED Matrix Panel - 4mm Pitch Flexible Adafruit DotStar Matrix 8x32 - 256 RGB LED DotStar RGB LED Disk 240mm diameter Adafruit NeoPixel NeoMatrix 8x8 - 64 RGB LED Pixel Flexible Adafruit DotStar Matrix 8x8 - 64 RGB LED Flexible 16x16 NeoPixel RGB LED Matrix Adafruit NeoPixel Shield for Arduino - 40 RGB LED Pixel Medium 16x32 RGB LED matrix panel Flexible 8x32 NeoPixel RGB LED Matrix Adafruit RGB Matrix HAT + RTC for Raspberry Pi - Mini 64x32 Flexible RGB LED Matrix - 5mm Pitch Adafruit DotStar High Density 8x8 Grid - 64 RGB DISTRIBUTORS CONTACT SUPPORT DISTRIBUTORS EDUCATORS JOBS EXPAND TO SEE DISTRIBUTORS "I don't think there's anything like saving someone's life to bring you satisfaction and happiness" Stephanie Kwolek FAQ SHIPPING & RETURNS TERMS OF SERVICE PRIVACY & LEGAL ABOUT US ENGINEERED IN NYC Adafruit (R) 4.9