MAX7219 8×8 LED Dot Matrix Module V2

The MAX7219 8×8 LED Dot Matrix Module V2 is a ready-to-use display that puts 64 individually controllable LEDs on a single compact board, driven by the popular MAX7219 chip. It handles all the multiplexing and refresh work itself, so your microcontroller only needs three pins (DIN, CS, and CLK) to display text, symbols, icons, and simple animations.

Each module has a 5-pin input header and a matching 5-pin output header, so you can chain several modules together into longer scrolling banners or larger pixel displays using the same three control lines. The MAX7219 includes onboard display memory and adjustable brightness control, which keeps your code simple and your display steady and flicker-free.

Running from a 5V supply, the module works with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and most other microcontrollers, and widely available libraries make it easy to get started. It is a great fit for scrolling message boards, clocks, score displays, and game projects. Whether you are a beginner exploring displays or a maker building a multi-panel sign, this module gives you a bright, simple, and affordable way to add visual output.

Specification:

• Driver IC : MAX7219
• Matrix Size : 8 x 8 (64 LEDs)
• LED Type : Common cathode
• LED Color : Red
• Operating Voltage : 5V DC
• Control Interface : 3-wire serial (DIN, CS, CLK)
• Maximum Clock Rate : 10MHz
• Input Header : 5-pin (VCC, GND, DIN, CS, CLK)
• Output Header : 5-pin (VCC, GND, DOUT, CS, CLK)
• Cascading : Supported
• Package Includes : 1 x MAX7219 8×8 LED Dot Matrix Module