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An ultra-high-density NeoPixel strip packed with 144 individually addressable RGB LEDs per metre on a flexible black PCB with black mask. Each pixel offers f...
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An ultra-high-density NeoPixel strip packed with 144 individually addressable RGB LEDs per metre on a flexible black PCB with black mask. Each pixel offers full 24-bit colour control, and only a single data pin is needed to drive the entire strip.
The strip comes in a 1-metre length with weatherproof sheathing (removable if not needed) and JST SM connectors on each end for easy chaining. The extra-heavy flex PCB provides durability for demanding installations.
Key Features
- 144 RGB LEDs per Metre – Maximum pixel density for seamless colour blending and smooth animations
- Individually Addressable – Set each LED's colour independently with 8-bit PWM per channel (24-bit colour)
- Single-Pin Control – Only one digital output pin required; built-in PWM controller in each LED maintains colour without continuous data
- Black PCB + Black Mask – Blends into dark enclosures and provides high contrast when LEDs are off
- Weatherproof Sheathing – Included silicone sleeve for weather resistance (removable with scissors)
- Chainable – JST SM connectors on each end for extending or shortening
- Cuttable – Cut between any two LEDs with wire cutters; solder to 0.1" copper pads
Power Requirements
- Voltage – 5V DC (do not exceed 6V or the strip will be damaged)
- Max Current – ~7A at full white (35W per metre)
- Typical Current – Colourful patterns typically draw 1/3 to 1/2 of maximum
Warning: You must use a 5V DC power supply to power these strips. Do not exceed 6V or you risk destroying the entire strip. A quality 5V 10A power supply is recommended.
Compatibility Notes
- Works with Arduino (8 MHz+), Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and other fast microcontrollers
- Requires precise 100 ns timing — not compatible with interpreted platforms (Basic Stamp, NETduino) or processors slower than 8 MHz
- Each LED requires 3 bytes of RAM — budget approximately 432 bytes for the full metre (Arduino Uno has ~1,500 bytes free after libraries)
- For processors without strict timing capability, consider DotStar LED strips which use SPI-based control
Ideal For
- High-density light bars and ambient lighting
- LED art installations and props
- Cosplay and wearable projects
- Architectural accent lighting
Package Contents
- 1× NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Strip – 144 LED/m, 1 metre, black PCB
Note: There is a join in the middle of the strip where LED spacing may not be perfectly even — this is a manufacturing tradeoff at this pixel density.
Resources
- NeoPixel Uberguide – Comprehensive wiring, coding, and power guide
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- ESP32
- ESP32 is a family of microcontroller modules with built-in wireless features such as Bluetooth and WiFi. Knowing this product uses an ESP32-based module helps explain how it provides wireless serial communication and firmware update features.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
- 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 is a rigid board with copper tracks that connect electronic parts without loose wires. For this kit, the PCBs also form the airplane shape, so they are both the circuit base and part of the finished model.
- 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.
- RAM
- RAM is temporary memory used while a device is running, and its contents are lost when power is removed. A “Run in RAM” mode is useful for testing settings without permanently programming the module, but it may not support every feature.
- RGB
- Short for red, green and blue, usually referring to an LED that can mix those three colours. It matters because controlling an RGB LED teaches how separate outputs combine to create different colours.
- SPI
- A fast serial communication bus often used for displays, memory cards, and sensors. It matters because SPI devices need specific pins for clock and data, plus a separate chip-select line for each device.
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