Adafruit NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Strip - White 30 LED 1m

A versatile NeoPixel strip with 30 individually addressable RGB LEDs per metre on a flexible white PCB. Each pixel offers full 24-bit colour control with only a single data pin required. The white PCB blends naturally into light-coloured surfaces. Also available with a black PCB.

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. Sold by the metre from 5-metre reels.

Key Features

• 30 RGB LEDs per Metre – Great balance of density and affordability for general-purpose lighting
• 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
• White Flex PCB – Blends into light-coloured surfaces and enclosures
• WS2812B Chip LED – 4-pin integrated controller with built-in polarity protection
• Weatherproof Sheathing – Removable IP65 casing included
• Chainable & Cuttable – Connect strips together or cut every 3.4 cm with wire cutters

Specifications

• Dimensions – 12.5 mm wide × 4 mm thick (with casing), 33 mm per segment
• LED Wavelengths – 630 nm (red) / 530 nm (green) / 475 nm (blue)
• Connector – 2-pin JST SM
• Max Draw per Segment – 60 mA at 5V (all LEDs full white)

Power Requirements

• Voltage – 5V DC (do not exceed 6V — no polarity protection)
• Max Current – ~2A at full white (9.5W per metre)
• Typical Current – Colourful patterns typically draw 1/3 to 1/2 of maximum
• Recommended Supplies – 5V 2A supply for 1 metre, 5V 10A supply for up to 10 metres

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 — 30 LEDs per metre uses only 90 bytes, making long runs feasible on Arduino Uno
• For processors without strict timing capability, consider DotStar LED strips which use SPI-based control

Ideal For

• Accent and ambient lighting for desks, shelves, and furniture
• Long LED runs on a budget
• Light-coloured enclosures and displays
• Wearable electronics and cosplay

Package Contents

• 1× NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Strip – 30 LED/m, 1 metre, white PCB

Resources

• NeoPixel Uberguide – Comprehensive wiring, coding, and power guide