You need a display that shows text and simple graphics without wiring up sixteen data lines. This 8×16 matrix has 128 bright blue LEDs and talks to your microcontroller over I2C – just GND, VCC, SDA, SCL. The AIP1640 chip handles the multiplexing so your code stays clean. Brightness is adjustable. It runs on 3.3V or 5V, and the box includes a 220mm four-pin cable so you can mount it away from the controller board. 400mW draw. 450kHz oscillation frequency
| brand | JAYCAR |
| category | ELECTRONICS & COMPONENTS |
| subcategory | TOOLS & SOLDERING |
| led_count | 128 |
| grid | 8 x 16 |
| led_colour | Blue |
| driver_chip | AIP1640 |
| interface | I2C (GND, VCC, SDA, SCL) |
| operating_voltage | 3.3V or 5V |
| cable_length | 220mm, 4-pin |
| oscillation_frequency | 450kHz |
| power_consumption | 400mW |
| rrp | 28.57 |