Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet
The Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet allows you to create a dazzling display with your Raspberry Pi. These boards plug into your Pi and makes it super easy to control RGB matrices and create a colorful scrolling display or mini LED wall with ease.
"Bonnet" boards work on any Raspberry Pi with a 40-pin GPIO header — Zero, Zero W/WH, Model A+, B+, Pi 2 and Pi 3. They do not work with older 26-pin boards like the original Model A or B. Note with the Pi Zero you may need to solder a header on the Pi board.
This bonnet will make your matrix projects super easy and avoids wiring complexity:
- Simple design - plug in power, plug in IDC cable, run the Python code
- Power protection circuitry - you can plug a 5V 4A wall adapter into the bonnet and it will automatically protect against negative, over or under-voltages
- Onboard level shifters to convert the RasPi's 3.3V to 5.0V logic for clean and glitch free matrix driving
- Fully assembled compact design no soldering required! Plugs onto any Raspberry Pi with a 2x20 connector, and you're ready to glow
Note: this Bonnet is only for use with HUB75 type RGB matrices. Not for use with NeoPixel, DotStar, or other 'addressable' LEDs.

Product Video
Resources
- Product Page
- Product Overview
- Pinout
- Driving Matrices
- MAX4866 5V protection chip Datasheet
- Fritzing object in the Adafruit Fritzing Library
- EagleCAD PCB files on GitHub
- Downloads
Shipping List
- 1 x Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet (Raspberry Pi and Matrix not included)
Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet
- Brand: Adafruit
- Product Code: AF3211
- Product Status : Active
Stock
Warehouse | Stock Status | Location |
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Centurion | Limited Stock | D17 |
Stellenbosch | Limited Stock | 897 |
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R325.00 (Inc Tax: R373.75)
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