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Adafruit NeoPixel LED Side Light Strip - Black 90 LED
A mid-density side-emitting NeoPixel strip with 90 individually addressable RGB LEDs per metre on a flexible black PCB. Unlike standard NeoPixel strips that ...
A mid-density side-emitting NeoPixel strip with 90 individually addressable RGB LEDs per metre on a flexible black PCB. Unlike standard NeoPixel strips that emit light upward, these side-light LEDs emit at 90 degrees — perfect for accent lighting along thin edges, curves, and corners.
The skinny form factor allows these strips to run along edges and curve around shapes where traditional top-emitting strips won't fit. Also available at 60 LED/m and 120 LED/m densities.
Key Features
- 90 Side-Emitting LEDs per Metre – Mid-density option balancing smooth illumination and power draw
- 90-Degree Light Emission – LEDs emit sideways rather than upward for edge and accent lighting
- Individually Addressable – Control each LED independently with single-pin data
- Skinny Form Factor – Narrow enough to fit along thin edges and curves
- Black Flex PCB – Blends into dark surfaces when off
- Weatherproof Sheathing – Protective casing included
- Cuttable – Cut line at the halfway point; solder to 0.1" copper pads
Power Requirements
- Voltage – 5V DC
- Recommended Supplies – 5V 2A supply for 1 metre; 5V 10A supply for multiple metres
Ideal For
- Edge and accent lighting along furniture, shelves, and displays
- Backlighting for signs and lettering
- Curved surface illumination
- Architectural detail lighting
Package Contents
- 1× NeoPixel LED Side Light Strip – 90 LED/m, 1 metre, black PCB, with 2-pin JST SM connectors
Resources
- NeoPixel Uberguide – Comprehensive wiring, coding, and power guide
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- 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.
- 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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