Skip to content

LEDs & NeoPixels

LEDs, or Light Emitting Diodes, are semiconductor devices that emit light when an electrical current passes through them. They are highly efficient, durable, and require low power to operate, making them popular in a wide range of applications, from indicator lights in devices to street lighting and automotive headlights.

NeoPixels is a brand name for individually addressable LEDs, popularised by Adafruit Industries. These LEDs are built into a small circuit along with a driver chip that allows each LED to be controlled independently in terms of brightness and colour. This is achieved through digital communication, where a single data line from a controller can manage multiple LEDs, allowing for complex lighting effects and animations with minimal wiring.

The technology behind NeoPixels typically involves WS2812, WS2812B, or similar integrated light sources that combine an RGB LED (red, green, and blue diodes) with a control circuit in a single package. By adjusting the intensity of each diode, these LEDs can produce a wide spectrum of colours. NeoPixels are used in a variety of applications, including dynamic lighting effects for wearable technology, art installations, and custom gaming setups. Their popularity stems from their ease of use, versatility, and the vibrant, dynamic displays they can create.
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $29.39 AUD inc GST
    $29.39 - $29.39
    Current price $29.39 AUD inc GST

    Quad Alphanumeric Display - White 0.54 Digits w/ I2C Backpack

    SKU: AF-2157  Adafruit
    Available (1 in Sydney. 25 more at supplier)

    Display, elegantly, 012345678 or 9! Gaze, hypnotized, at ABCDEFGHIJKLM - well it can display the whole alphabet. You get the point. This is a nice,...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $29.39 AUD inc GST
    $29.39 - $29.39
    Current price $29.39 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $109.65 AUD inc GST
    $109.65 - $109.65
    Current price $109.65 AUD inc GST

    64x32 RGB LED Matrix - 5mm pitch

    SKU: AF-2277  Little Bird
    Available (1 in Sydney. 100 more at supplier)

    Bring a little bit of Times Square into your home with this sweet 64x32 square RGB LED matrix panel. These panels are normally used to make vide...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $109.65 AUD inc GST
    $109.65 - $109.65
    Current price $109.65 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $8.69 AUD inc GST
    $8.69 - $8.69
    Current price $8.69 AUD inc GST

    APA102 5050 Warm White LED w/ Integrated Driver Chip - 10 Pack [~3000K]

    SKU: AF-2350  Adafruit
    Available (3 in Sydney. 9 more at supplier)

    For those of us who are maybe a little tired of rainbows, we now have 'smart LEDs' in monochrome! Make your own smart Warm White LED arrangem...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $8.69 AUD inc GST
    $8.69 - $8.69
    Current price $8.69 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $6.07 AUD inc GST
    $6.07 - $6.07
    Current price $6.07 AUD inc GST

    3W RGB LED - Common Anode

    SKU: AF-2530  Adafruit
    Available (2 in Sydney)

    Better grab your sunglasses, your sunscreen, and a bucket hat because this 3W RGB LED is so bright it's like like taking a beach vacation ON THE...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $6.07 AUD inc GST
    $6.07 - $6.07
    Current price $6.07 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $4.53 AUD inc GST
    $4.53 - $4.53
    Current price $4.53 AUD inc GST

    LED - RGB Diffused Common Cathode

    SKU: SF-COM-09264  SparkFun
    Available (5 in Sydney. 878 more at supplier)

    Ever hear of a thing called RGB? Red, Green, Blue? How about an RGB LED? These 5mm units have four pins - Cathode is the longest pin. One for each ...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $4.53 AUD inc GST
    $4.53 - $4.53
    Current price $4.53 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $35.01 AUD inc GST
    $35.01 - $35.01
    Current price $35.01 AUD inc GST

    Adafruit NeoPixel Digital RGBW LED Strip - White PCB 30 LED/m

    SKU: AF-2832  Adafruit
    Available (5 in Sydney)

    What is better than smart RGB LEDs? Smart RGB+White LEDs! These NeoPixels now have 4 LEDs in them (red, green, blue and white) for excellent lig...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $35.01 AUD inc GST
    $35.01 - $35.01
    Current price $35.01 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $0.99 AUD inc GST
    $0.99 - $0.99
    Current price $0.99 AUD inc GST

    LED - Basic Red 3mm

    SKU: SF-COM-00533  SparkFun
    Available (16 in Sydney. 261 more at supplier)

    LEDs - those blinky things. A must have for power indication, pin status, opto-electronic sensors, and fun blinky displays. This is a very standard...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $0.99 AUD inc GST
    $0.99 - $0.99
    Current price $0.99 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $13.55 AUD inc GST
    $13.55 - $13.55
    Current price $13.55 AUD inc GST

    Adafruit LED Charlieplexed Matrix - 9x16 LEDs - Yellow

    SKU: AF-2948  Adafruit
    Available (2 in Sydney. 62 more at supplier)

    These are 9x16 Charlieplexed LEDs designed to match with the Adafruit 16x9 Charlieplexed PWM LED Matrix Driver - IS31FL3731. You don't get any r...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $13.55 AUD inc GST
    $13.55 - $13.55
    Current price $13.55 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $13.55 AUD inc GST
    $13.55 - $13.55
    Current price $13.55 AUD inc GST

    Adafruit LED Charlieplexed Matrix - 9x16 LEDs - Green

    SKU: AF-2972  Adafruit
    Only 3 left! (3 in Sydney)

    These are 9x16 Charlieplexed LEDs designed to match with the Adafruit 16x9 Charlieplexed PWM LED Matrix Driver - IS31FL3731. You don't get any r...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $13.55 AUD inc GST
    $13.55 - $13.55
    Current price $13.55 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $4.53 AUD inc GST
    $4.53 - $4.53
    Current price $4.53 AUD inc GST

    LED - RGB Clear Common Cathode

    SKU: SF-COM-00105  SparkFun
    Available (15 in Sydney. 1468 more at supplier)

    Ever hear of a thing called RGB? Red, Green, Blue? How about an RGB LED? These 5mm units have four pins - Cathode is the longest pin. One for ea...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $4.53 AUD inc GST
    $4.53 - $4.53
    Current price $4.53 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $1.94 AUD inc GST
    $1.94 - $1.94
    Current price $1.94 AUD inc GST

    LED - 5mm Cycling RGB (fast)

    SKU: SF-COM-11451  SparkFun
    Available (14 in Sydney. 716 more at supplier)

    These color-changing LEDs take the work out of creating crazy, flashy, blinky… ness. Simply apply power and the LED will cycle through the RGB c...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $1.94 AUD inc GST
    $1.94 - $1.94
    Current price $1.94 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $31.21 AUD inc GST
    $31.21 - $31.21
    Current price $31.21 AUD inc GST

    RGB LED weatherproof flexi-strip - 30 LED/m

    SKU: AF-285  Adafruit
    Available (2 in Sydney. 100 more at supplier)

    These LED strips are fun and glowy. There are 30 RGB LEDs per meter, and you can control the entire strip at once with any microcontroller and t...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $31.21 AUD inc GST
    $31.21 - $31.21
    Current price $31.21 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $3.43 AUD inc GST
    $3.43 - $3.43
    Current price $3.43 AUD inc GST

    Rocker Switch - Round w/ Blue LED

    SKU: SF-COM-11155  SparkFun
    Available (1 in Sydney. 12 more at supplier)

    These panel-mounting rocker switches have built-in indicator lights to let you know when your switch is engaged. They mount into a 20.2mm diameter ...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $3.43 AUD inc GST
    $3.43 - $3.43
    Current price $3.43 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $37.89 AUD inc GST
    $37.89 - $37.89
    Current price $37.89 AUD inc GST

    LED Replacement for Caravan 2D Flouro Globe - 12VDC Cool White

    SKU: TB-ZD0670  Little Bird
    Available (1 in Sydney)

    One of the most common lights used in caravans up until quite recently, is the 16W 2D fluoro. The problem with these is not only do they dr...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $37.89 AUD inc GST
    $37.89 - $37.89
    Current price $37.89 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $12.67 AUD inc GST
    $12.67 - $12.67
    Current price $12.67 AUD inc GST

    Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Red

    SKU: AF-473  Adafruit
    Available (2 in Sydney)

    A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. They're the same size as commo...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $12.67 AUD inc GST
    $12.67 - $12.67
    Current price $12.67 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $9.95 AUD inc GST
    $9.95 - $9.95
    Current price $9.95 AUD inc GST

    LED - RGB Addressable, PTH, 5mm Diffused (5 Pack)

    SKU: SF-COM-12986  SparkFun
    Available (3 in Sydney. 1909 more at supplier)

    We know these look like a lot of our other LEDs, but they’re not! These are PTH Addressable RGB LEDs with a WS2812 control IC built right into the ...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $9.95 AUD inc GST
    $9.95 - $9.95
    Current price $9.95 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $1.68 AUD inc GST
    $1.68 - $1.68
    Current price $1.68 AUD inc GST

    Diffused LED - Blue 10mm

    SKU: SF-COM-10635  SparkFun
    Available (60 in Sydney. 572 more at supplier)

    Check out these big 10mm through-hole LEDs! The opaque epoxy package causes these LEDs to have a soft, diffuse glow.

    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $1.68 AUD inc GST
    $1.68 - $1.68
    Current price $1.68 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $1.68 AUD inc GST
    $1.68 - $1.68
    Current price $1.68 AUD inc GST

    Diffused LED - Red 10mm

    SKU: SF-COM-10632  SparkFun
    Available (38 in Sydney. 2664 more at supplier)

    Check out these big 10mm through-hole LEDs! The opaque epoxy package causes these LEDs to have a soft, diffuse glow.

    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $1.68 AUD inc GST
    $1.68 - $1.68
    Current price $1.68 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $10.31 AUD inc GST
    $10.31 - $10.31
    Current price $10.31 AUD inc GST

    Diffused White 3mm LED (25 pack)

    SKU: AF-778  Adafruit
    Available (1 in Sydney. 76 more at supplier)

    Need some indicators? We are big fans of these diffused white LEDs, as featured in the LoL shield. They are really bright so they can be seen in...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $10.31 AUD inc GST
    $10.31 - $10.31
    Current price $10.31 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $7.80 AUD inc GST
    $7.80 - $7.80
    Current price $7.80 AUD inc GST

    Green 7-segment clock display - 0.56 digit height

    SKU: AF-813  Adafruit
    Available (2 in Sydney)

    Design a clock, timer or counter into your next project using our pretty 4-digit seven-segment display. These bright crisp displays are good for...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $7.80 AUD inc GST
    $7.80 - $7.80
    Current price $7.80 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $0.99 AUD inc GST
    $0.99 - $0.99
    Current price $0.99 AUD inc GST

    LED - Basic Green 3mm

    SKU: SF-COM-09650  SparkFun
    Available (52 in Sydney. 201 more at supplier)

    LEDs - those blinky things. A must have for power indication, pin status, opto-electronic sensors, and fun blinky displays. This is a very standard...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $0.99 AUD inc GST
    $0.99 - $0.99
    Current price $0.99 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $7.95 AUD inc GST
    $7.95 - $7.95
    Current price $7.95 AUD inc GST

    LED - Basic Yellow 5mm x 100

    SKU: SF-COM-09594  SparkFun
    Available (10 in Sydney)

    LEDs - those blinky things. A must have for power indication, pin status, opto-electronic sensors, and fun blinky displays. This is a very basic 5...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $7.95 AUD inc GST
    $7.95 - $7.95
    Current price $7.95 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $7.95 AUD inc GST
    $7.95 - $7.95
    Current price $7.95 AUD inc GST

    LED - Basic Green 5mm x 100

    SKU: SF-COM-09592  SparkFun
    Available (10 in Sydney. 1969 more at supplier)

    LEDs - those blinky things. A must have for power indication, pin status, opto-electronic sensors, and fun blinky displays. This is a very basic 5m...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $7.95 AUD inc GST
    $7.95 - $7.95
    Current price $7.95 AUD inc GST
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $11.32 AUD inc GST
    $11.32 - $11.32
    Current price $11.32 AUD inc GST

    Little Bird Toucan 8 x APA102 RGB LED

    SKU: LB-TOUCAN  Little Bird
    Available (61 in Sydney)

    The Little Bird Toucan is an smart RGB LED HAT designed for the Raspberry Pi!Based on the APA102, the Toucan packs 8 super-bright LEDs.Each of t...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $11.32 AUD inc GST
    $11.32 - $11.32
    Current price $11.32 AUD inc GST