# RGB Matrix Panels With Raspberry Pi 5 ## Overview https://youtu.be/Qb7yY5xZX2E?si=EpIJJmE01L7VF_s_ Each new generation of the Raspberry Pi brings improvements over the last, and the Raspberry Pi 5 is no exception. However, along with the great new features and enhanced performance can also come some incompatibility with the way things were done on prior versions of the hardware. One such incompatibility with the Pi 5 was the ability to drive HUB75 compatible RGB Matrices like the older Pi's could. The new [Adafruit Blinka Raspberry Pi5 PioMatter](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Blinka_Raspberry_Pi5_Piomatter) library brings this capability to the Raspberry Pi 5 by way of the PIO peripherals.  Danger: This guide and library support the Raspberry Pi 5 only. They cannot be used with older Raspberry Pi devices. ## Hardware Requirements You'll need a [Raspberry Pi 5](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5813), we recommend the [official Raspberry Pi 5V power supply](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5814) for it. There are a variety of matrix panels and power supplies to choose from depending on how big or small you're project will be. Each panel requires up to 4A of power at max brightness with all pixels on. Keeping things a bit dimmer, or not using all the pixels at once will save power. I've had success running 2 panels off of one 4A power adapter, the matrices are still plenty bright for indoor projects. If you're driving more than 2 panels, you'll need another 4A adapter. The female DC power adapter makes it easy to power additional matrices separate from the two that can be powered from the Bonnet's terminal blocks. The library supports both the RGB Matrix Bonnet, and the RGB Matrix HAT. Only one is needed though, choice is up to you. ## Parts ### Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi [Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3211) You can now create a dazzling display with your Raspberry Pi with the Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet. These boards plug into your Pi and make it super easy to control RGB matrices such as those we stock in the shop and create a colorful scrolling... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3211) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3211/guides) ![Still image of a Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet powering a Matrix. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3211-05.jpg) ### Adafruit RGB Matrix HAT + RTC for Raspberry Pi - Mini Kit [Adafruit RGB Matrix HAT + RTC for Raspberry Pi - Mini Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2345) You can now create a dazzling display with your Raspberry Pi Model Zero/A+/B+/Pi 2/3/4/5 with the Adafruit RGB Matrix HAT. This HAT plugs into your Pi and makes it super easy to control RGB matrices such as those we stock in the shop and create a colorful scrolling display or mini LED... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2345) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2345/guides) ![Top view of Adafruit RGB Matrix HAT + RTC assembled onto a Pi and matrix LED panel. The LED panel displays an off-set square rainbow gradient.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/2345-06.jpg) ### 64x32 RGB LED Matrix - 3mm pitch [64x32 RGB LED Matrix - 3mm pitch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2279) Bring a little bit of Times Square into your home with this sweet 64 x 32 square RGB LED matrix panel. These panels are normally used to make video walls, here in New York we see them on the sides of busses and bus stops, to display animations or short video clips. We thought they looked... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2279) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2279/guides) ![Two white hands hold out an assembled and powered on 64x32 RGB LED Matrix Panel - 3mm pitch. The matrix displays "Adafruit Industries LED MATRIX! 32x64 *RGB*"](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/2279-00.jpg) ### 5V 4A (4000mA) switching power supply - UL Listed [5V 4A (4000mA) switching power supply - UL Listed](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1466) Need a lot of 5V power? This switching supply gives a clean regulated 5V output at up to **4 Amps** (4000mA). 110 or 240 input, so it works in any country. The plugs are "US 2-prong" style so you may need a plug adapter, but you can pick one up at any hardware store for $1 or so,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1466) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1466/guides) ![Angled shot of 5V 4A switching power supply brick with power cable.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/1466-10.jpg) ### 5V 10A switching power supply [5V 10A switching power supply](https://www.adafruit.com/product/658) This is a beefy switching supply, for when you need a lot of power! It can supply 5V DC up to 10 Amps, running from 110V or 220V power (the plug it comes with is for US/Canada/Japan but you can use any plug adapter for your country, or just replace the cable with a standard computer/appliance... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/658) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/658/guides) ![5V 10A switching power supply brick with IEC power port.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/658-07.jpg) ### Female DC Power adapter - 2.1mm jack to screw terminal block [Female DC Power adapter - 2.1mm jack to screw terminal block](https://www.adafruit.com/product/368) If you need to connect a DC power wall wart to a board that doesn't have a DC jack - this adapter will come in very handy! There is a 2.1mm DC jack on one end, and a screw terminal block on the other. The terminals are labeled with positive/negative assuming a positive-tip configuration... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/368) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/368/guides) ![Angle shot Female DC Power adapter - 2.1mm jack to screw terminal block](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/368-03.jpg) ### GPIO Ribbon Cable 2x8 IDC Cable - 16 pins 12" long [GPIO Ribbon Cable 2x8 IDC Cable - 16 pins 12" long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4170) Connect this to that! If you want to bridge those contacts out onto another PCB, you'll want this **GPIO Ribbon Cable**! Comes in a classic Adafruit Black, has a nice soft flexible 16-line 0.05" ribbon cable and keyed IDC connectors on both ends. In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4170) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4170/guides) ![16-pin Ribbon Cable 2x8 IDC Cable](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4170-01.jpg) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/rgb-matrix-panels-with-raspberry-pi-5/raspberry-pi-5-setup.md) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi [Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3211) You can now create a dazzling display with your Raspberry Pi with the Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet. These boards plug into your Pi and make it super easy to control RGB matrices such as those we stock in the shop and create a colorful scrolling... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3211) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3211/guides) ### Adafruit RGB Matrix HAT + RTC for Raspberry Pi - Mini Kit [Adafruit RGB Matrix HAT + RTC for Raspberry Pi - Mini Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2345) You can now create a dazzling display with your Raspberry Pi Model Zero/A+/B+/Pi 2/3/4/5 with the Adafruit RGB Matrix HAT. This HAT plugs into your Pi and makes it super easy to control RGB matrices such as those we stock in the shop and create a colorful scrolling display or mini LED... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2345) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2345/guides) ### 64x32 RGB LED Matrix - 3mm pitch [64x32 RGB LED Matrix - 3mm pitch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2279) Bring a little bit of Times Square into your home with this sweet 64 x 32 square RGB LED matrix panel. These panels are normally used to make video walls, here in New York we see them on the sides of busses and bus stops, to display animations or short video clips. We thought they looked... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2279) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2279/guides) ### 5V 4A (4000mA) switching power supply - UL Listed [5V 4A (4000mA) switching power supply - UL Listed](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1466) Need a lot of 5V power? This switching supply gives a clean regulated 5V output at up to **4 Amps** (4000mA). 110 or 240 input, so it works in any country. The plugs are "US 2-prong" style so you may need a plug adapter, but you can pick one up at any hardware store for $1 or so,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1466) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1466/guides) ### 5V 10A switching power supply [5V 10A switching power supply](https://www.adafruit.com/product/658) This is a beefy switching supply, for when you need a lot of power! It can supply 5V DC up to 10 Amps, running from 110V or 220V power (the plug it comes with is for US/Canada/Japan but you can use any plug adapter for your country, or just replace the cable with a standard computer/appliance... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/658) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/658/guides) ### Female DC Power adapter - 2.1mm jack to screw terminal block [Female DC Power adapter - 2.1mm jack to screw terminal block](https://www.adafruit.com/product/368) If you need to connect a DC power wall wart to a board that doesn't have a DC jack - this adapter will come in very handy! There is a 2.1mm DC jack on one end, and a screw terminal block on the other. The terminals are labeled with positive/negative assuming a positive-tip configuration... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/368) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/368/guides) ### GPIO Ribbon Cable 2x8 IDC Cable - 16 pins 12" long [GPIO Ribbon Cable 2x8 IDC Cable - 16 pins 12" long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4170) Connect this to that! If you want to bridge those contacts out onto another PCB, you'll want this **GPIO Ribbon Cable**! Comes in a classic Adafruit Black, has a nice soft flexible 16-line 0.05" ribbon cable and keyed IDC connectors on both ends. In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4170) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4170/guides) ## Related Guides - [RGB LED Matrix Cube with 25,000 LEDs](https://learn.adafruit.com/rgb-led-matrix-cube-for-pi.md) - [Raspberry Pi LED Matrix Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-led-matrix-display.md) - [Adafruit RGB Matrix + Real Time Clock HAT for Raspberry Pi](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-rgb-matrix-plus-real-time-clock-hat-for-raspberry-pi.md) - [Matrix Portal New Guide Scroller](https://learn.adafruit.com/matrix-portal-new-guide-scroller.md) - [Moon Phase Clock for Adafruit Matrix Portal](https://learn.adafruit.com/moon-phase-clock-for-adafruit-matrixportal.md) - [Stream Deck controlled RGB Message Panel using Adafruit IO](https://learn.adafruit.com/stream-deck-controlled-rgb-message-panel-using-adafruit-io.md) - [Raspberry Pi LED Matrix Sand Toy](https://learn.adafruit.com/matrix-led-sand.md) - [RGB LED Matrix Basics](https://learn.adafruit.com/32x16-32x32-rgb-led-matrix.md) - [Image Correction for RGB LED Matrices](https://learn.adafruit.com/image-correction-for-rgb-led-matrices.md) - [Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet for Raspberry Pi](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-rgb-matrix-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi.md) - [Creating MatrixPortal Projects with CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/creating-projects-with-the-circuitpython-matrixportal-library.md) - [NextBus transit clock for Raspberry Pi](https://learn.adafruit.com/nextbus-transit-clock-for-raspberry-pi.md) - [Motion Controlled Matrix Bed Clock](https://learn.adafruit.com/motion-controlled-matrix-bed-clock.md) - [Raspberry Pi RGB LED Matrix Webapp](https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-rgb-led-matrix-webapp.md) - [Mu Keyboard Shortcut Cheat Sheets](https://learn.adafruit.com/mu-keyboard-shortcut-cheat-sheets.md)