What is it?

ULTIM8x8 is an LED panel that does it all. From small wearable projects to huge displays, ULTiM8x8 has you covered. We’ve designed a super-bright, extendable LED panel system that you can assemble without soldering or special skills. ULTiM8x8 is a flexible, reconfigurable display that perfectly suits your changing needs.

Connect multiple ULTiM8x8s together with the ULTiMBus (also available on Tindie)

Why did you make it?

We set out to make the VERY BEST LED PANEL ever. So Maniacal Labs teamed with WyoLum to make that happen.

What makes it special?

There are a lot of LED panels out there. What sets the ULTiM8x8 apart is the ease with which large custom LED panels can be made. The ULTiM8x8 is designed for people who need an easily controlled LED display in a solid and very flexible system that puts out lots of color. Whether you need a small, powerful LED matrix or you’re putting together a monster display, you will love the mounting and connection options the ULTiM8x8 provides. Because it’s compatible with existing software libraries and hardware controllers, you avoid the extra headache commonly found with obscure control components and protocols. Art installations, ad spots, cosplay, info displays, and any IoT widget needing a few more status lights will welcome the addition of the ULTiM8x8.

Features

• Smallest stackable 5050 RGB LED matrix board
• Stackable design allows large matrices
• Connections via threaded metal posts allow “no solder” assembly
• Maintainable. When assembled using threaded metal posts, each panel in a matrix can be removed from the front side.
• Four-pin header connections are available for power and signals (if threaded post construction is not used).

Specifications

• RGB LED : APA102C
• Matrix : 8 x 8 per panel (total 64 LEDs / Panel)
• Panel Size : 2.4” x 2.4“ (approx. 61mm x 61mm)
• LED pitch : 0.3” (7.62mm)
• Max. input voltage : 5.5 V DC
• Current consumption : 3.84 A per panel (at 20 mA per channel per LED, to drive all 64 LEDs at full brightness)
• Inputs : 3 to 5 V, Data_In, Clock_In, GND
• Outputs : 3 to 5 V, Data_Out, Clock_Out, GND