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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.

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

    SKU: AF-2376  Little Bird
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    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 arrangement...

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    Getting Started with Adafruit FLORA

    SKU: AF-1839  Little Bird
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    Making Wearables with an Arduino-Compatible Electronics PlatformThis book introduces readers to building wearable electronics projects using Adafr...

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    64x32 RGB LED Matrix - 4mm pitch

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    Bring a little bit of Times Square into your home with this sweet 64 x 32 square RGB LED matrix panel. These panels are normally used to make vi...

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    BlinkyTile - Light Sculpture Kit

    SKU: AF-2418  Little Bird
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    BlinkyTile is a system of LED lights on pentagonal tiles for creating dynamic light sculptures in any shape you can imagine!Our friends at Blinkin...

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    Adafruit DotStar LED Strip - APA102 Warm White - 144 LED/m [~3000K - One Meter]

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    Move over NeoPixels, there's a new LED strip in town! These fancy new DotStar LED strips are a great upgrade for people who have loved and used ...

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    Adafruit DotStar LED Strip - APA102 Cool White - 30 LED/m [~6000K]

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    Analog RGBW LED Strip - RGB plus Warm White - 60 LED/m [~3000K] - 4m Reel

    SKU: AF-2439  Adafruit
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    A dream come true...an analog LED strip with both RGB and Warm White LEDs...It's so........bbbeeeaaaaauuuttttiiiifuuulllll!!! These LED strips a...

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    Adafruit DotStar LED Strip - APA102 Warm White - 60 LED/m [~3000K]

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    Adafruit DotStar LED Strip - APA102 Cool White - 60 LED/m [~6000K] 1m

    SKU: AF-2433  Little Bird
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    Adafruit DotStar LED Strip - APA102 Warm White - 30 LED/m [~3000K]

    SKU: AF-2435  Little Bird
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    Analog RGBW LED Strip - RGB plus Cool White - 60 LED/m [~6000K]

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    DotStar RGB LED Disk - 240mm diameter

    SKU: AF-2477  Little Bird
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    Bullseye! This disk is chock full of *255* Dotstar LEDs and it's BRIGHT! The Dotstar RGB LED Disk is sprinkled with digitally-addressable LEDs, ...

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    Addressable Through-Hole 8mm RGB LED with Diffused Lens, WS2811 Driver (10-Pack)

    SKU: PL-2536  Little Bird
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    This 10-pack of 8 mm through-hole RGB LEDs offers an easy way to add colorful and complex lighting effects to a project. Each diffused LED feature...

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    3-Wire LED Module 8 Digital (Arduino Compatible)

    SKU: DF-DFR0090  Little Bird
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    This is 8 digital bits serial LED display. It features a flick free display and 3-Wire interface which allows more than 2 modules can be seri...

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    Addressable RGB 60-LED Strip, 5V, 2m (SK6812)

    SKU: PL-2527  Little Bird
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    This 2-meter long strip contains 60 RGB LEDs that can be individually addressed using a one-wire interface, allowing you full control over the colo...

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    Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip Starter Pack - 30 LED meter - Black

    SKU: AF-2562  Adafruit
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    Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip Starter Pack - 30 LED meter - White

    SKU: AF-2561  Adafruit
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    SmartMatrix SD Shield v3 - for Teensy 3.2

    SKU: AF-1902  Little Bird
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    So you have a Teensy and a RGB LED Matrix Panel and you want an easy way to add graphics to your matrix without having to toss aside your Teensy...

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    Spikenzielabs Rainbow Light Show Kit

    SKU: AF-2602  Little Bird
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    Play the light fantastic with this DIY kit for NeoPixels. The Rainbow Light Show Kit from Spikenzielabs is a great electronics kit with easy to ...

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    Metal illuminated pushbutton-Blue Ring

    SKU: DF-FIT0115-B  Little Bird
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    This is a water proof push button with illuminator. It is made by stainless steel with excellent quality. The switcher comes with blue color....

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    Metal illuminated pushbutton-Red Ring

    SKU: DF-FIT0115-R  Little Bird
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    This is a water proof push button with illuminator (LED). It is made by stainless steel with excellent quality. It comes at red illuminated r...

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    LED Voltage Meter (Green)

    SKU: DF-DFR0130-G  Little Bird
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    This is a standalone DC voltage meter. It measures 3V-30V with 1% accuracy. Best suited for battery level display. Just apply two wires on the ...

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    LED Voltage Meter (Red)

    SKU: DF-DFR0130-R  Little Bird
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    This is a standalone DC voltage meter. It measures 3V-30V with 1% accuracy. Best suited for battery level display. Just apply two wires on the ...

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