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led-charlieplexed-matrix-9x16-warm-white

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LED Charlieplexed Matrix - 9x16 LEDs - Warm White

Details

  • Location: Cabinet-1, Bin 23
  • Category: LED Displays
  • Type: 9x16 Charlieplexed LED Matrix
  • Color: Warm White
  • LEDs: 144 individually addressable
  • Quantity: 3
  • Product URL: https://www.adafruit.com/product/3162

Description

9x16 Charlieplexed LED matrix with 144 warm white LEDs designed to work with the Adafruit IS31FL3731 PWM LED Matrix Driver. This is just the LED matrix board - no driver chip or resistors included. Perfect for creating scrolling text displays, animations, or other LED matrix projects.

Specifications

  • Part Number: 3162
  • LED Count: 144 (9x16 matrix)
  • LED Color: Warm White
  • Technology: Charlieplexed arrangement
  • Dimensions: 43.3mm x 28.1mm x 2.4mm (1.7” x 1.1” x 0.1”)
  • Weight: 5.7g (0.2oz)
  • Interface: Requires IS31FL3731 driver board
  • RoHS Compliant: Yes

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LED Charlieplexed Matrix - 9x16 LEDs - Warm White

Features

  • 144 Individual LEDs: Each LED can be controlled independently
  • Charlieplexed Design: Efficient pin usage for maximum LED count
  • Warm White Color: ~3000K color temperature for pleasant lighting
  • Compact Size: Small form factor for embedded projects
  • IS31FL3731 Compatible: Designed to work with Adafruit’s PWM driver
  • RoHS Compliant: Environmental compliance

Applications

  • Scrolling text displays
  • LED animations and effects
  • Status indicators
  • Decorative lighting
  • Wearable projects
  • Interactive art installations
  • Educational LED matrix projects

Interface Requirements

  • Driver: Adafruit IS31FL3731 16x9 Charlieplexed PWM LED Matrix Driver
  • Communication: I2C via driver board
  • Power: 3.3V or 5V (via driver)
  • Current: Varies based on number of LEDs lit

Notes

  • This is just the LED matrix - driver board sold separately
  • Requires IS31FL3731 driver for operation
  • Charlieplexed arrangement allows 144 LEDs with minimal pins
  • Warm white provides pleasant, eye-friendly illumination
  • Can be daisy-chained with multiple matrices
  • Arduino and CircuitPython libraries available

Tags

led-display, matrix, charlieplexed, warm-white, adafruit, 9x16

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