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Adafruit Mini Skinny NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Strip - 144 LED/m [1m WHITE]
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The Mini Skinny NeoPixel strip packs 144 individually addressable RGB LEDs into just one metre, with an ultra-narrow 7.5 mm wide flexible PCB. This is the wh...
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The Mini Skinny NeoPixel strip packs 144 individually addressable RGB LEDs into just one metre, with an ultra-narrow 7.5 mm wide flexible PCB. This is the white PCB version — identical specs to the black PCB variant, just with a different-coloured flex strip for a brighter, more visible look.
Each LED is controlled by a built-in WS2812B driver, giving you full 24-bit colour (8-bit per channel) on every pixel. Only a single data pin is needed, and once you set your colours, the strip continues to drive the LEDs without further commands. Cut every 7 mm (1 LED) and solder to 0.1" pads to customise the length.
Key Features
- 144 LEDs per Metre – High-density addressable RGB pixels for smooth, continuous lighting effects
- Ultra-Narrow – Only 7.5 mm wide (without casing) for tight-space installations
- Single-Pin Control – One digital output drives the entire strip via the WS2812B protocol
- 24-Bit Colour – 8-bit PWM per red, green, and blue channel on every LED
- Chainable – Connect multiple strips end to end (watch your current budget)
- Cuttable – Trim at any LED with cut lines every 7 mm
- Weatherproof Sheathing – Flexible PCB comes with a protective silicone sleeve
- JST SM Connectors – 2 or 3-pin connectors on each end with separated power/ground wires
Warning: These strips must be powered at 5 V DC. Do not exceed 6 V or the entire strip may be permanently damaged.
Power Requirements
- Maximum draw – ~40 W per metre (8 A at 5 V) with all LEDs on full white
- Typical draw – Less than one-third of maximum for colourful patterns
- Recommended: 5 V 2 A supply for short sections, or 5 V 10 A supply for full-metre runs
Ideal For
- Wearable electronics and cosplay costumes
- High-density LED art and light installations
- Ambilight-style TV backlighting
- Compact lighting effects in tight spaces
Package Contents
- 1× 1 m Mini Skinny NeoPixel Strip – 144 LED/m, white PCB (with weatherproof sheathing)
Note: Multiple-quantity orders ship as separate 1 m reels, not as a single continuous strip. Requires a microcontroller with precise timing (Arduino, Feather, Raspberry Pi). Not compatible with interpreted/virtual machine processors or boards slower than 8 MHz.
Resources
- NeoPixel Uberguide – Comprehensive guide with wiring, code examples, and best practices
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- DC
- DC means direct current, where electricity flows in one constant direction, as supplied by batteries, USB ports and many plug-pack power supplies. When a product specifies DC, it runs from a DC supply rather than mains AC, so you need to provide the correct voltage and polarity.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode (LED) is a small electronic component that emits light when current flows through it in the correct direction. Because it only conducts one way, its polarity matters, and a through-hole LED must be soldered the correct way around to light up.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip that runs a stored program and controls connected inputs and outputs such as buttons, sensors, displays and communication interfaces. In a device built around one, it is the part that executes the code and coordinates the device's behaviour.
- NeoPixel
- A type of addressable LED system where colour data is sent along a single digital data line from one LED or controller to the next. Compatibility matters because the timing and signal format must match for the lights or driver board to respond correctly.
- PCB
- A printed circuit board (PCB) is a board, usually rigid, with etched copper tracks that connect electronic components together without loose wiring. Components are mounted on the board and signals route between them through the copper layout.
- PWM
- Pulse Width Modulation is a way for a digital pin to simulate variable output power by switching on and off very quickly. It matters for controlling things like LED brightness, motor speed, or servo-style signals from a microcontroller pin.
- RGB
- Short for red, green and blue, the three primary colours of light that are mixed in varying amounts to make a wide range of colours. In electronics RGB can refer to an LED or pixel that blends these three colours, or to a colour signal or interface that carries separate red, green and blue channels.
- WS2812B
- A smart RGB LED chip with a tiny built-in controller, commonly used in addressable light strips and panels. It matters because many WS2812B LEDs can be chained together and controlled from one microcontroller pin, but they need compatible code and careful power planning as the number of LEDs grows.
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