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An RGBW NeoPixel strip with 30 individually addressable LEDs per metre on a flexible black PCB. Each pixel contains four LED elements — red, green, blue, and...
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An RGBW NeoPixel strip with 30 individually addressable LEDs per metre on a flexible black PCB. Each pixel contains four LED elements — red, green, blue, and a dedicated white — providing 32-bit colour control and superior white output compared to RGB-only strips. Also available at 144 LED/m density.
The dedicated white LED with yellow phosphor produces clean, bright white light without colour mixing artifacts. The 30 LED/m density makes this ideal for longer runs with lower power requirements.
Key Features
- 30 RGBW LEDs per Metre – Dedicated white element for true white output alongside full RGB colour
- 32-Bit Colour – 8-bit PWM per channel across 4 channels (R, G, B, W) for over 4 billion colour combinations
- Individually Addressable – Control each LED independently with single-pin data
- Black Flex PCB – Blends into dark enclosures with high contrast when off
- Weatherproof Sheathing – Clear protective casing included (removable)
- Chainable & Cuttable – Cut every 3.4 cm with wire cutters; solder to 0.1" copper pads
- 5050-Sized LEDs – Integrated microcontroller inside each LED package
Power Requirements
- Voltage – 5V DC (do not exceed 6V or the strip will be damaged)
- Recommended Supplies – 5V 2A supply for 1 metre; 5V 10A supply for longer runs
Warning: You must use a 5V DC power supply to power these strips. Do not exceed 6V or you risk destroying the entire strip.
Compatibility Notes
- Works with Arduino (8 MHz+), Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and other fast microcontrollers
- Uses 800 KHz protocol with ~400 Hz PWM refresh rate
- Each LED requires 4 bytes of RAM (vs 3 for RGB) — 30 LEDs uses only 120 bytes per metre
- Requires an RGBW-compatible NeoPixel library — using a standard RGB library will produce incorrect results. The Adafruit NeoPixel library supports RGBW mode
- The blue LED element is adjacent to the white phosphor, so blue light may have slight white bleed
Ideal For
- High-quality white lighting combined with full colour effects
- Architectural and ambient lighting where true white matters
- Longer LED runs requiring both colour and white output
- Under-cabinet and shelf lighting
Package Contents
- 1× NeoPixel Digital RGBW LED Strip – 30 LED/m, black PCB
Note: These strips come from 5-metre reels. If you order less than 5 metres, you will receive a cut piece which may or may not include a JST SM connector. If the piece comes from the end of the reel, the connector may be on the output end.
Resources
- NeoPixel Uberguide – Comprehensive wiring, coding, and power guide (includes RGBW examples)
Jargon buster
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.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a chip that runs your program and controls connected inputs and outputs. For this product, it is the part that reads buttons and sensors, drives the display and speaker, and communicates over Bluetooth.
- 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.
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