Apollo Automation M-1 LED Matrix Now Available and Giveaway Contest!

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Sat, 12 Jul 2025 19:10:12 +0000
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We are excited to announce that the Apollo Automation M-1 LED Matrix is now available for purchase and will begin shipping starting this Monday, July 14, 2025. This vibrant and versatile LED matrix is designed for smart home enthusiasts, DIY makers, and creative professionals alike. We look forward to seeing how the smart home community uses the M-1 in their homes for automations, ambient lighting, custom notifications, and more.

What Makes the Apollo M-1 LED Matrix Special?

The Apollo M-1 features 4096 vibrant pixels in a HUB75 format with a 2mm pixel pitch, driven by a powerful and compact 5V 3Amp controller that requires no additional power sources. This controller comes pre-flashed with WLED firmware, providing an easy and fun user experience right out of the box.

The controller is discreetly hidden behind the panel, keeping installations sleek and clean. Users can customize displays with animations, effects, and colors, or create unique designs using the Pixel Magic tool. Up to four panels can be connected horizontally for larger displays, with additional power injection to maintain full brightness.

Versatile Applications for the M-1 LED Matrix

The Apollo M-1 LED Matrix is ideal for a wide range of projects including:

Smart home automation displays and custom notifications

Dynamic indoor digital signage for advertising or information

Interactive art installations and digital murals

Real-time data visualization such as weather, social media feeds, or stock prices

Ambient lighting with customizable patterns for mood setting

Scoreboards and event displays at venues or conferences

DIY gaming or retro pixel art projects

Contest: Show Us Your Coolest Apollo M-1 Project!

We are running a special giveaway! Whoever creates the coolest project using their Apollo M-1 LED Matrix will receive another M-1 panel for free. To enter, simply submit your project in our Showcase channel on our Discord community.

Join our Discord at Apollo Automation and share your creativity for a chance to win.

Thanks to the Open Source WLED Community and Netmindz

We want to give special thanks to the WLED-MM team for their outstanding open-source firmware that powers the M-1. Visit GitHub - MoonModules/WLED-MM: Control WS2812B and many more types of digital RGB LEDs with an ESP8266 or ESP32 over WiFi! MoonModules adds features on top of upstream. to learn more.

A huge thank you also goes to Netmindz for their support with firmware development. Visit Sponsor @netmindz on GitHub Sponsors · GitHub for more information.

Product Details and Ordering Information

Price: $64.99 USD (shipping and taxes calculated at checkout)

Dimensions: 6.3 in x 6.3 in x 1 in (160.3 mm x 160.3 mm x 25.4 mm)

Pixel pitch: 2mm

Power input: 5V 3A via USB-C or WAGO connector

Built-in Apollo LED controller with WLED pre-installed

Drives HUB75 LED panels with 4096 pixels

Compact form factor designed for wall or panel mounting

We love being a part of the smart home community and truly appreciate everyone’s continued support. Please tell us what to make next and take our survey! https://apolloautomation.com/pages/product-interest

Join our Discord at https://dsc.gg/ApolloAutomation
Check out our Apollo Wiki! https://wiki.apolloautomation.com/products/m1/introduction/

For full details, product specs, and ordering, visit https://apolloautomation.com/products/m-1-led-matrix

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