Building a LED matrix by hand is certainly an ambitious project with a high risk of errors. First of all, it involves soldering individual diodes and resistors together, then connecting them into rows and columns to form an LED matrix and connecting a control system to them in the form of, for example, a microcontroller programmed for this purpose. Such assembly is very time-consuming, but you can easily bypass this process thanks to ready matrices and LED strips offered by Botland shop. In our offer you will also find the necessary accessories such as power modules and drivers for LED strips and matrices.
LED strings, chains, matrices
LED Matrix 16x8 MAX7219 for Raspberry Pi
The cover plate is equipped with two 64 LED matrices' slots. Two LED matrix modules with a total of 128 LEDs and red colour are included. The overlay module is based on the...LED RGB Ring WS2812B 5050 x 24 diodes - 68mm
The ring consists of 16 individually addressed RGB LEDs 5050 with integrated control unit. Module needs one microcontroller output. Outer circle diameter is 68 mm.Module 3x LED SMD5050 12V IP65 white cold
Module consisting of 3 LEDs SMD 5050. The strip is taped on the reverse side. Price for 1 PC.LED RGB Ring WS2812 5050 x 16 diodes - 44mm
The ring consists of 16 individually addressed RGB LEDs 5050 with integrated control unit. Module needs one microcontroller output. Outer circle diameter is 44 mm.Pixel chain - 50x LED 5mm cool white
50 bright LEDs in cool white color united in one chain. Each pixel has a diameter of 5 mm, protected by a silicone case, IP65.Ring LED RGB WS2812B 5050 x 24 diodes - 90mm
A ring of 24 individually addressable 5050 RGB LEDs with integrated driver. One pin of the microcontroller is enough to operate the module. The outer diameter of the circle is...LED matrix 8x8 + MAX7219 controller - small 32x32mm
Matrix module consisting of 64 LEDs arranged in an 8 x 8 square. The set also includes is also a printed circuit board, SPI driver, passive components and goldpin connectors....Module Pixel x2 with addressed diodes LED RGB WS2812B 5050 - 28mm
The strip consists of 2 individually addressed RGB LEDs 5050 with integrated control unit. Module requires one microcontroller output. The modules's length is 28 mm.Matrix LED 8x8 + driver MAX7219 - small 32x32mm with wires
Matrix module consisting of 64 LEDs arranged in an 8 x 8 square. The set consists of the board with built-in controller and martix as well as female-female wires.STOP:bit - Traffic Light for BBC micro:bit - Kitronik 5642
Expansion board for BBC micro:bit with 3 large 10mm LEDs in red, yellow and green. The board is designed to mimic a fully functioning traffic light based on the BBC...LED RGB Ring WS2812 5050 x 12 diodes - 38mm
The ring consists of 12 individually addressed RGB LEDs 5050 with integrated control unit. Module needs one microcontroller output. Outer circle diameter is 38 mm.LED RGB Ring WS2812B 5050 x 12 diodes - 50mm
A ring of 12 individually addressable 5050 RGB LEDs with integrated driver. One pin of the microcontroller is enough to operate the module. The outer diameter of the circle is...Pixel module with addressed RGB LED WS2812B
Module with digital RGB LED WS2812B with the outputs in the form of goldpin raster of 2.54 mm, It allows to obtain any color with a mixture of RGB colors.Pixel chain - 50x LED 5mm green
50 bright LEDs in green color united in one chain. Each pixel has a diameter of 5 mm, protected by a silicone case, IP65.LED strip RGB WS2812 5050 x 8 LEDs - 53mm
The strip consists of 8 individually addressed RGB LEDs 5050 with integrated driver. To control the module, one microcontroller's pin is sufficient. The module length is 53 mm.Seeed Studio 6x10 RGB MATRIX for XIAO
Expansion board for the XIAO and QT modules Py from Seeedstudio , is equipped with as many as 60 LEDs . It is perfect for lighting various types of projects, and is...Pixel Boost module - 3.3V / 5V voltage buffer for WS2812B diodes
The module is used to control the WS2812B LEDs, in the case of a microcontroller running on voltage 3.3 V. It includes a buffer that allows you to convert voltages. Module...RGB LED Matrix Driver - 117 LED RGB Matrix Module - IS31FL3741 - STEMMA QT / Qwiic - Adafruit 5201
LED matrix module consisting of 117 RGB LEDs arranged in 13 columns and 9 rows. Each diode has dimensions of 2 x 2 mm and the spacing between them is 3 mm. The module is...NeoPixel Stick - LED RGB 8 x WS2812 5050 - Adafruit 1426
The panel consists of 8 individually addressed RGB LEDs WS2812 5050 with integrated control unit. The module has one microcontroller output. The length of the panel is 51 mmGrove - LED RGB module - 20 diodes WS2813 - Seeedstudio 104020170
The module is equipped with 20 RGB WS2813 LEDs . On the board there is a Grove connector for simple connection to the base plate. Each of the LEDs is individually addressed ,...Ring LED RGB 7 x WS2812 5050 - soldered connectors
Module in a form of ring consisting of 7 individually addressable RGB LEDs based on popular WS2812 chip in 5050 standard. The board is equipped with two mounting holes. To...Module Pixel x4 with addressed diodes LED RGB WS2812B 5050 - 48mm
The strip consists of 4 individually addressed RGB LEDs 5050 with integrated control unit. Module requires one microcontroller output. The modules's length is 48 mm.See also
How is an LED string constructed?
A single chain of LEDs is usually approximately 10 mm wide and up to 5 m long. Its structure allows for cutting between the diodes that constitute its cells. The LEDs are distributed along the chain, usually 50 to 120 LEDs for each meter. The color and quality of individual diodes influence the visual lighting effect of the LED chain. On the other side of the chain there is pre-glued double-sided tape - after removing it, you can stick the chain of LEDs on any surface. Since the electrical circuit of the LED chain is flexible, it also allows installation on uneven surfaces with an irregular structure. A similar construction technology is characterized by a multi-color LED matrix, to which you only need to connect one microcontroller output to control it. Addressable LED strip allows you to diversify lighting effects, including: in decoration elements.
Power supply and connection of LED lighting
LED strips and matrices most often require a 5V DC power supply, but there are also modules that can be powered with 3V or 12V. For this purpose, the simplest solution will be a 230V power supply. When selecting a power supply, you need to pay attention to its current capacity, so that it is large enough for the planned number of diodes in the powered matrix or LED strip. One way to connect LED strips is daisy chaining, which means that each piece of LED strip must be connected directly to a power source or another piece of LEDs that is connected to a power source. This connection method depends on the geometry of the wires and the shape of the connectors in the LED strip and the shape of the power supply output plug - if you like soldering, this will be the most flexible and cheapest installation method. However, if you do not want to use a soldering iron, you can use connectors that allow you to connect LED lighting modules and power sources without the need for soldering.
LED chains and matrices - FAQ
An LED matrix is a display made of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). This term also applies to liquid crystal matrices illuminated with LED diodes.
An IPS matrix is a type of liquid crystal matrix in which the crystals are arranged parallel to the screen surface. Both IPS, VA and TN matrices can have LED backlighting.
In everyday language, these terms are used interchangeably, but the correct name for the element that displays the image is display.
The cost of a TV matrix depends on the device model and can range from several hundred zlotys to even several thousand.