Datasheet

The RGB matrix also came with a 2x8 data cable.
Connect one end to the matrix's INPUT side and the
other end to the IDC socket on the HAT/bonnet.
It wont damage the matrix if you accidentally get the
cable connected to the output end of the matrix but it
wont work so you might as well get it right first time!
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