M5Stack U217 Chain Mono Matrix with 8x8 LEDs
M5Stack U217 Chain Mono Matrix features an 8x8 monochrome LED dot matrix unit ideal for pixel light creations, creative light signage, desktop ambient lighting, and smart device indicator lighting. This Chain series LED display node supports batch pixel writing, independent pixel control, and fast full-screen buffer refresh. The module integrates built-in ASCII character generation, string scrolling, brightness adjustment, and multi-angle screen rotation for dynamic light and pixel animation effects. The U217 Chain Mono Matrix from M5Stack is designed around an STMicroelectronics STM32G031G8U6 main controller and uses a UART serial daisy-chain communication protocol. Through two HY2.0-4P expansion interfaces, the U217 display node can be extended with more Chain series devices to create richer interactive applications.
Features
- M5Stack Chain series
- STM32G031G8U6 main controller
- 8x8 monochrome LED dot matrix display unit
- Built-in ASCII character generation, supports character drawing
- Supports independent pixel control and batch writing
- 8‑byte frame buffer, supports full-screen refresh
- Custom patterns, string scrolling – up to 256 characters per node
- Supports 0°/90°/180°/270° screen rotation
- UART serial daisy-chain communication protocol
- 2x HY2.0-4P expansion interfaces for Chain series devices
Applications
- Pixel light creation
- Desktop ambient lighting
- Creative light signage
- Smart device indicator lighting
Kit Contents
- 1x Chain Mono
- 1x Chain Bridge
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