A Pico W-powered controller board for HUB75 LED matrix panels. Plugs directly into the back of LED panels for quick setup of scrolling signage, sensor displays, and internet-connected information boards with wireless connectivity.

Powered via the Pico W's micro-USB port, which can also power connected panels at moderate brightness. Features two user buttons, reset button, onboard RGB LED, and a Qw/ST connector for adding Qwiic/STEMMA QT breakouts.

Key Features

Pico W Built-in – RP2040 dual-core processor with 2.4GHz WiFi
HUB75 Compatible – Works with 32×32, 32×64, and 64×64 LED matrices
Screw Terminals – Sturdy connections for panel power
Qw/ST Connector – Easy connection for Qwiic/STEMMA QT breakouts
User Controls – Two buttons plus reset
Onboard RGB LED – Status indicator
Fully Assembled – No soldering required

Ideal For

Scrolling signage and message boards
Transit and traffic information displays
Sensor data visualisation
Retro-style pixel art displays
IoT dashboards with live data

Supported Panel Arrangements

When chaining panels with PicoGraphics:

32×32, 64×32, 96×32, 128×32
64×64, 128×64, 192×64, 256×64

Pico W Specifications

Processor: Dual ARM Cortex M0+ @ 133MHz
RAM: 264KB SRAM
Flash: 2MB QSPI
Wireless: 2.4GHz WiFi
Programming: USB Micro-B

Board Specifications

LED Matrix Support: HUB75 (32×32, 32×64, 64×64)
Colour Depth: 10-bit gamma corrected
Connectors: HUB75, screw terminals, Qw/ST
Dimensions: 64.3 × 40 × 18mm

Package Contents

1× Interstate 75 W (with Pico W aboard)

Resources

Getting Started Guide
MicroPython Firmware
MicroPython Examples
C/C++ Examples
Schematic (PDF)

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