NeoPixel FlexMatrix 16x16 - 256 x WS2812B RGB LED

This flexible RGB LED matrix features 256 small RGB LEDs (4.9x4.9mm). The LEDs come mounted on a flexible PCB board. Multiple NeoPixel matrices can be operated in sequence and each LED can be controlled individually via a microcontroller, for example, Arduino UNO, Mega, Nano, ESP32, or ESP8266, via a single output. There are also many sample programs, just search for NeoPixel or Fastled. We recommend adding a 3300 µF capacitor between GND and 5V to ensure stable voltage supply and thus prolong the lifespan of the LEDs.

Info: If you want to operate the WS2812B matrix with a 3.3V microcontroller like the ESP8266 or ESP32, you will need a "Logic Level Converter".

Arduino Libraries:

• FastLED: https://github.com/FastLED/FastLED
• Adafruit NeoPixel: https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_NeoPixel
• WS2812FX ESP8266 Library with ready-made animations: https://github.com/kitesurfer1404/WS2812FX
• NeoPixelBus ESP8266 Library: https://github.com/Makuna/NeoPixelBus

Downloads:

• WS2812 Datasheet

Connections:

• DIN / DOUT
• 5 VDC
• GND

Technical Details:

• Operating voltage: 5 V DC
• Current consumption: 20mA per color and LED (at full brightness white max = 20mA*3*64=15.3A)
• Driver Chip: 256x WS2812B
• LED: 5050 RGB
• Color: White / Black
• Size: 160 x 160 x 4mm
• Weight: 50g

Package Contents:

• 1x NeoPixel FlexMatrix 16x16 - 256 x WS2812B RGB LED