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Lesson 27  MAX7219 LED Dot Matrix Module 
Overview 
In this lesson, you will learn how to control an 8x8 dot-matrix display to implement the display 
of graphical characters or digits you want. 
Components Required 
Name  Qty  Name  Qty 
UNO R3 or MEGA 2560  1  DuPont Wire  5 
Max7219 Module  1     
Component Introduction 
This is  an 8x8 LED matrix  module which serially driven by  the  MAX7219 
common-cathode display drivers. The 8x8 LED Matrix is easy to use and 
compatible with Arduino, only needs three data lines and two power lines. 
It can be used in lots of place like various types of electronic display panels. 
Wiring Diagram 
Result   
The characters "UCTRONICS" will be displayed on the LED dot matrix module and then the 
LEDs light up line by line. And repeat this way again and again. 










