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A versatile NeoPixel strip with 30 individually addressable RGB LEDs per metre on a flexible black PCB, supplied in a 5-metre length (150 LEDs total). Each p...
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A versatile NeoPixel strip with 30 individually addressable RGB LEDs per metre on a flexible black PCB, supplied in a 5-metre length (150 LEDs total). Each pixel offers full 24-bit colour control with only a single data pin required. Also available in 1-metre and 2-metre lengths.
The strip is 12.5 mm wide (10 mm without casing) and comes with weatherproof sheathing. Cut lines are spaced every 3.4 cm (one LED each), making it easy to create custom lengths.
Key Features
- 30 RGB LEDs per Metre – Great balance of density and affordability for general-purpose lighting
- 5-Metre Length – 150 LEDs total, ideal for room-scale installations
- 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 Flex PCB – Blends into dark enclosures and provides high contrast when LEDs are off
- Weatherproof Sheathing – Included protective casing (removable if not needed)
- Chainable & Cuttable – Connect strips together or cut every 3.4 cm with wire cutters
Power Requirements
- Voltage – 5V DC (do not exceed 6V or the strip will be damaged)
- Max Current – ~10A at full white (47.5W for 5 metres)
- Typical Current – Colourful patterns typically draw 1/3 to 1/2 of maximum
- Recommended Supply – A 5V 10A power supply is recommended for the full 5-metre length
Warning: You must use a 5V DC power supply to power these strips. Do not exceed 6V or you risk destroying the entire strip. For 5-metre runs, inject power at both ends to avoid voltage drop.
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 — 150 LEDs uses 450 bytes, feasible on Arduino Uno (~1,500 bytes free)
- For processors without strict timing capability, consider DotStar LED strips which use SPI-based control
Ideal For
- Room-scale accent and ambient lighting
- Under-cabinet and furniture lighting
- Stage and event lighting
- Architectural and signage projects
Package Contents
- 1× NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Strip – 30 LED/m, 5 metres, black PCB
Resources
- NeoPixel Uberguide – Comprehensive wiring, coding, and power guide
Jargon buster
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.
- ESP32
- ESP32 is a family of low-cost microcontroller chips and modules from Espressif with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. They support programmable firmware and over-the-air updates, and are commonly programmed with toolchains such as the Arduino core and ESP-IDF.
- 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.
- 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.
- RAM
- RAM (random-access memory) is fast, temporary memory a device uses for working data while it is running; in its common volatile form, its contents are lost when power is removed. Some devices offer a mode that applies settings to RAM only, which is handy for testing changes temporarily because they are not stored permanently and disappear at power-off.
- 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.
- 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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