Description
Chain Mono is an LED display node from the M5Stack Chain series, featuring an 8×8 monochrome LED dot matrix unit. It supports independent pixel control, batch pixel writing, and fast full-screen buffer refresh. It integrates built-in ASCII character generation, string scrolling, brightness adjustment, and multi-angle screen rotation, enabling diverse dynamic light and pixel animation effects. Ideal for pixel light creations, desktop ambient lighting, creative light signage, and smart device indicator lighting.
Chain Mono is powered by an STM32G031G8U6 main controller and uses a UART serial daisy-chain communication protocol. Through two HY2.0-4P expansion interfaces, it can be extended with more Chain series devices to build richer interactive applications.
Features
- M5Stack Chain series
- STM32G031G8U6 main controller
- 8×8 monochrome LED dot matrix display unit
- Built-in ASCII character generation, supports character drawing
- Supports independent pixel control and batch writing
- 8‑byte frame buffer, supports full-screen refresh
- Custom patterns, string scrolling – up to 256 characters per node
- Supports 0°/90°/180°/270° screen rotation
- UART serial daisy-chain communication protocol
- 2× HY2.0-4P expansion interfaces for Chain series devices
Includes
- 1 x Chain Mono
- 1 x Chain Bridge
Applications
- Pixel light creation
- Desktop ambient lighting
- Creative light signage
- Smart device indicator lighting
Specifications
| Specification | Parameter |
|---|---|
| MCU | STM32G031G8U6 |
| Input Power | DC 5V |
| Communication | UART 115200bps @ 8N1 |
| Interface | 2 x HY2.0-4P |
| LED Color | White |
| Standby Power | DC 5V@8.13mA |
| Operating Power | DC 5V@22.29mA (max brightness, all on) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 ~ 40°C |
| Product Size | 24.0 x 24.0 x 16.0mm |
| Product Weight | 6.2g |
| Package Size | 138.0 x 93.0 x 11.0mm |
| Gross Weight | 13.2g |