LED Matrix RGB LED 5X8 4-6v NeoPixel Compatible Shield WS2812 Driver Module Board

Features

• 40 individually addressable WS2812 RGB LEDs
• 5 x 8 matrix layout
• Single digital data pin control (Digital pin 6)
• Powered by Arduino 5V or external 4–6V supply
• Supports multiple panel chaining using DIN/DOUT pins
• Simple integration with Arduino NeoPixel libraries
• Compact and lightweight for easy project integration
• Ideal for learning, animations, indicators, and creative displays

Specifications

• LED Type: WS2812 RGB LED
• Total LEDs: 40
• Matrix: 5 rows x 8 columns
• Control Pin: Digital 6
• Operating Voltage: 5V DC
• External Power Input: 4–6V DC via terminal block
• Logic Level: 5V
• Chaining: DIN/DOUT supported
• Recommended Board: Arduino Uno or compatible

Pinout automatically connected on the Arduino Uno

Arduino Wiring

• Optionally connect an external 4–6V power supply to the terminal block for higher power demand.

Example Arduino Code

• Open the Arduino IDE.

• Go to Sketch → Include Library → Manage Libraries…

• In the Library Manager search bar, type:

• Adafruit NeoPixel

• Look for “Adafruit NeoPixel by Adafruit” in the list.

• Click Install.

• Done! You can now include it in your sketch:

This example lights up all LEDs sequentially in red, green, and blue.

#include "Adafruit_NeoPixel.h"
#define PIN 6 // Pin connected to DIN
#define NUMPIXELS 40 // Total LEDs
Adafruit_NeoPixel pixels(NUMPIXELS, PIN, NEO_GRB + NEO_KHZ800);
void setup() {
 pixels.begin(); // Initialize NeoPixel library
}
void loop() {
 // Red
 for(int i=0; i<NUMPIXELS; i++){
 pixels.setPixelColor(i, pixels.Color(255,0,0));
 pixels.show();
 delay(50);
 }
 // Green
 for(int i=0; i<NUMPIXELS; i++){
 pixels.setPixelColor(i, pixels.Color(0,255,0));
 pixels.show();
 delay(50);
 }
 // Blue
 for(int i=0; i<NUMPIXELS; i++){
 pixels.setPixelColor(i, pixels.Color(0,0,255));
 pixels.show();
 delay(50);
 }
}