--- product_id: 539926437 title: "RP2040 RGB LED Matrix Tiny MCU Board Based On Raspberry Pi RP2040 Microcontroller Chip with 5×5 RGB LED Matrix for Colorful Lighting Display, with USB Type-C Port,Support Arduino,C/C++, MicroPython" price: "£16.86" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/539926437-rp2040-rgb-led-matrix-tiny-mcu-board-based-on-raspberry store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Dual-core 133 MHz Arm Cortex M0+ USB Type-C with drag-and-drop programming 5×5 RGB LED matrix display RP2040 RGB LED Matrix Tiny MCU Board Based On Raspberry Pi RP2040 Microcontroller Chip with 5×5 RGB LED Matrix for Colorful Lighting Display, with USB Type-C Port,Support Arduino,C/C++, MicroPython **Price:** £16.86 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💡 Light up your innovation with RP2040’s colorful power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** RP2040 RGB LED Matrix Tiny MCU Board Based On Raspberry Pi RP2040 Microcontroller Chip with 5×5 RGB LED Matrix for Colorful Lighting Display, with USB Type-C Port,Support Arduino,C/C++, MicroPython - **How much does it cost?** £16.86 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/539926437-rp2040-rgb-led-matrix-tiny-mcu-board-based-on-raspberry) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Vibrant Visuals:** Onboard 5×5 RGB LED matrix delivers colorful, eye-catching lighting displays to elevate your projects. - • **Developer Friendly:** Supports Arduino, C/C++, MicroPython with comprehensive SDK and tutorials to accelerate your build. - • **Flexible Integration:** 20 multifunction GPIO pins and castellated module design enable seamless soldering and expansion. - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** USB Type-C port supports drag-and-drop programming—no complex setup, just instant creativity. - • **Powerhouse Performance:** Dual-core Arm Cortex M0+ processor running up to 133 MHz for lightning-fast multitasking. ## Overview The RP2040 RGB LED Matrix Tiny MCU Board is a compact, high-performance microcontroller module featuring a dual-core 133 MHz Arm Cortex M0+ processor, 264KB SRAM, and 2MB flash memory. It integrates a vibrant 5×5 RGB LED matrix for dynamic lighting effects and offers 20 multifunction GPIO pins with a castellated design for easy soldering onto carrier boards. Compatible with Arduino, C/C++, and MicroPython, it supports USB Type-C drag-and-drop programming, making it ideal for rapid prototyping and creative embedded projects. ## Description Introduction RP2040-Matrix is a Pico-like MCU board based on Raspberry Pi RP2040. This castellated module allows soldering directly to carrier boards, adapting 20 x multi-function GPIO pins in this mini board. Onboard 5*5 RGB LEDs are for colorful lighting displays or simple images. Castellated module, suitable for SMD applications. Board specifications 1) RP2040 microcontroller chip designed by Raspberry Pi in the United Kingdom. 2) Dual-core Arm Cortex M0+ processor, flexible clock running up to 133 MHz. 3) 264KB of SRAM, and 2MB of on-board Flash memory. 4) Onboard 5 × 5 RGB LED matrix for colorful lighting display. 5) Castellated module allows soldering direct to carrier boards. 6) USB 1.1 with device and host support. 7) Low-power sleep and dormant modes. 8) Drag-and-drop programming using mass storage over USB. 9) 20 × multi-function GPIO pins. 10) 2 × SPI, 2 × I2C, 2 × UART, 4 × 12-bit ADC, 16 × controllable PWM channels. 11) Accurate clock and timer on-chip. 12) Temperature sensor. 13) Accelerated floating-point libraries on-chip. 14) 8 × Programmable I/O (PIO) state machines for custom peripheral support. Online Development Resources /User Manual ://bit.ly/3NyorlQ Note: 1) When the RGB LED matrix is fully on and the current is about 350MA, it is recommended to use a power adapter of 500MA or more. 2) Please do not touch the RGB LED beads when the RGB LED matrix is fully on. 3) It is not recommended to fully illuminate the RGB LED matrix for a long period of time, as it will cause the LEDs to accumulate heat and lead to high temperature, which will lead to a decrease in the life of the lamp beads or burn them out. Package Content RP2040-Matrix x1 Review: It was fine for 5 minutes, then a segment started flickering and got stuck. - Neat little board, tiny, the LED patch covers about a cm^3. I have a bunch of rp2040s and just wanted something convenient. However, a few minutes after having it plugged, before I even got to programming it, an LED developed a flicker and started getting stuck on. I thought, maybe it's just TX/RX.. Not that I like the differential wear that would cause, but now that I've programmed it to ensure the rp2040 isn't doing anything and had some time to watch it, the led flicker is obviously coupled to a power regulation issue and possibly an intermittent short. 1 star because a 5 minute test would have caught this if they did any QC. I suppose I'll try reflowing it or frankensteining a dev board, but I paid 3x the cost of a usual rp2040 dev board to not have a hack. $15 simply isn't worth driving 20 miles to UPS to return this in time. I might try reflowing it. NEver again though, just make your hats people, you can replace them. ## Features - RP2040 RGB LED Matrix Board (RP2040-Matrix ) is a Pico-like MCU board based on Raspberry Pi RP2040. The RP2040 microcontroller chip is designed by Raspberry Pi in the United Kingdom. Dual-core Arm Cortex M0+ processor, flexible clock running up to 133 MHz. 264KB of SRAM, and 2MB of on-board Flash memory. - Onboard 5 × 5 RGB LED matrix for colorful lighting display. - 20 × multi-function GPIO pins, configurable pin function, allows flexible development and integration. - Castellated module allows soldering direct to carrier boards, suitable for SMD applications - Supports C/C++, MicroPython, Arduino. Comprehensive SDK, dev resources, tutorials to help you easily get started. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #7,225 in Single Board Computers (Computers & Accessories) | | Customer Reviews | 3.0 out of 5 stars 4 Reviews | ## Images ![RP2040 RGB LED Matrix Tiny MCU Board Based On Raspberry Pi RP2040 Microcontroller Chip with 5×5 RGB LED Matrix for Colorful Lighting Display, with USB Type-C Port,Support Arduino,C/C++, MicroPython - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710Wm1zNEyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ It was fine for 5 minutes, then a segment started flickering and got stuck. *by G***R on May 24, 2024* Neat little board, tiny, the LED patch covers about a cm^3. I have a bunch of rp2040s and just wanted something convenient. However, a few minutes after having it plugged, before I even got to programming it, an LED developed a flicker and started getting stuck on. I thought, maybe it's just TX/RX.. Not that I like the differential wear that would cause, but now that I've programmed it to ensure the rp2040 isn't doing anything and had some time to watch it, the led flicker is obviously coupled to a power regulation issue and possibly an intermittent short. 1 star because a 5 minute test would have caught this if they did any QC. I suppose I'll try reflowing it or frankensteining a dev board, but I paid 3x the cost of a usual rp2040 dev board to not have a hack. $15 simply isn't worth driving 20 miles to UPS to return this in time. I might try reflowing it. NEver again though, just make your hats people, you can replace them. ## Frequently Bought Together - RP2040 RGB LED Matrix Tiny MCU Board Based On Raspberry Pi RP2040 Microcontroller Chip with 5×5 RGB LED Matrix for Colorful Lighting Display, with USB Type-C Port,Support Arduino,C/C++, MicroPython - Waveshare RP2040-Zero High-Performance Pico-Like MCU Board Based On Raspberry Pi Microcontroller RP2040 Castellated Module Allows Soldering Direct to Carrier Boards-3pcs --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/539926437-rp2040-rgb-led-matrix-tiny-mcu-board-based-on-raspberry](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/539926437-rp2040-rgb-led-matrix-tiny-mcu-board-based-on-raspberry) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-25*