Skip to the content
PCBKitNew board
2 layers58 × 18 mmLed matrix, the printed circuit board in 3D

Complete design files for a 2x6 LED metrix, created using KiCad.

Size
58 × 18 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
25
Nets
15
Pads
78
Tracks, vias
61, 2
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
Created
10 Jun 2025
Updated
14 Jul 2025

Overview

Led matrix is an open-source printed circuit board by ImSeanConroy, from the ImSeanConroy/led-matrix repository on GitHub, published under the MIT licence. It is a 2-layer board of 58 × 18 mm with 25 parts on 15 nets, routed with 61 tracks and 2 vias.

Its parts include 12 capacitors, 12 diodes and 1 connector. It belongs with the lEDs and displays boards of this library.

README

README.md

LED Matrix

This project is a minimal, compact 12-pixel LED matrix (2 rows × 6 columns), based on WS2812D addressable LEDs and created using KiCad.

Project Image

Getting Started

  1. Open the Project - Open the .kicad_pro file in KiCad to view the project.
  2. Review the Design - Inspect the schematic and PCB layout to ensure it meets your needs.
  3. Customize or Export - Make any modifications and export the Gerber files for fabrication.
  4. Order the PCB - Submit the Gerber files to your preferred PCB manufacturer.
  5. Get the Components - Purchase the components from the BOM and a compatible board.
  6. Assemble the Hardware - Solder the components and assemble the board.
  7. Upload the Firmware - Connect the board via USB and upload the firmware.

Required Components

The following are the required components to build the 2x6 LED Matrix:

QuantityComponentDescriptionSource
12WS2812D 8mm LEDsIndividually addressable RGB LEDsAliExpress
12×03 Pin Header2-row, 3-pin male headerAliExpress

Contributing

Contributions are welcome. Please open an issue or submit a pull request for any enhancements or bug fixes.

License

This project is Distributed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for information.

Support

If you are having problems, please let me know by raising a new issue.

Parts

25
QtyValueFootprintReferences
12100nCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12
12APA-106-F5WS2812D:WS2812DD1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D11, D12
1Conn_02x03_Odd_EvenConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_2x03_P2.54mm_Vertical_SMDJ1

Questions

How big is the Led matrix PCB?

It measures 58 × 18 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Led matrix use?

25 parts. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the Led matrix KiCad files?

From the ImSeanConroy/led-matrix repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/led-matrix.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/led-matrix.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Led matrix design in my own project?

Its repository publishes it under the MIT licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).

Similar boards

  • 2 layers159.5 × 30 mmType f, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Type f

    google/mozc-devices

    Circuit diagrams and firmware source code for Gboard DIY keyboards

    25 parts3kApache-2.0
  • 2 layers113.5 × 95.1 mmSweep high, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Sweep high

    davidphilipbarr/Sweep

    Sweep - a small promicro based keyboard inspired by the Ferris.

    25 parts2.1k
  • 2 layers58.4 × 114.3 mmPicoPedal, the printed circuit board in 3D

    PicoPedal

    hackclub/OnBoard

    💡 Join 1,000 teenagers and make your first PCB with a $100 grant!

    25 parts915
  • 2 layers54 × 15 mmXyp gpib, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Xyp gpib

    xyphro/UsbGpib

    Versatile, cheap and portable USB to GPIB converter (USBTMC class based)

    25 parts690MIT
  • 2 layers50 × 76 mmVoron 0, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Voron 0

    dennisss/dacha

    Monorepo for awesome tools/projects/libraries

    25 parts397Apache-2.0
  • 2 layers237.5 × 102.9 mmStorage, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Storage

    jes/scamp-cpu

    A homebrew 16-bit CPU with a homebrew Unix-like-ish operating system.

    25 parts301Unlicense
  • 2 layers43.3 × 21 mmNanoS3 Carrier, the printed circuit board in 3D

    NanoS3 Carrier

    UnexpectedMaker/esp32s3

    Assorted files for my ESP32-S3 development boards

    25 parts296