Dot Matrix 8×8 Red 64 LED Display 3mm – Common Anode

An 8 x 8 LED matrix display is used in this project to display the information. LED matrices are available in different styles like single color, dual color, multi-color or RGB LED matrix.

They are also available in different dimensions like 5 x 7, 8 x 8, 16 x 16, 32 x 32 etc. Based on the arrangement of the LEDs in the matrix, an LED matrix can be either common row anode or common row cathode.

In case of common row anode type LED matrix, the current sources (high or positive voltage) are given to the rows A-D and the current sinks (low or negative voltage or ground) are given to the columns 1-4.

In case of common row cathode type LED matrix, the current sources (high or positive voltage) are given to the columns 1-4 and the current sinks (low or negative voltage or ground) are given to the rows A-D.

The LED matrix used in this project is a common row cathode type LED matrix. While developing the project, the type of LED matrix must be known and the program must be written accordingly.

Package includes:

1 x 8×8 Red 64 LED Dot Matrix Display 3mm Common Anode