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We no longer stock Adafruit NeoPixel Shield - 40 RGBW - Warm White - ~3000K, but here are current alternatives in Arduino Shields.
Adafruit NeoPixel Shield - 40 RGBW - Warm White - ~3000K
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Put on your sunglasses before plugging in this shield — 40 eye-blistering RGBW LEDs adorn the NeoPixel Shield for a blast of configurable colour and white. Arranged in a 5×8 matrix, each pixel is individually addressable using just one pin (Digital #6 by default, changeable by cutting a trace).
This is the Warm White (~3000K) RGBW version, producing a soft, cosy warm tone ideal for ambient and decorative lighting. Each LED is split — one half is RGB, the other is a white LED with a yellow phosphor — delivering 32-bit colour (8-bit PWM per channel). Also available in Natural White (~4500K), Cool White (~6000K), and RGB.
Key Features
- 40 RGBW LEDs – 5×8 individually addressable matrix with warm white (~3000K) dedicated white channel
- 32-Bit Colour – 8-bit PWM per channel (R, G, B, W) for fine-grained colour and white control
- Arduino Shield Form Factor – Plugs directly onto Arduino Uno, Mega, Leonardo, and compatible boards
- Flexible Power Options – Powered from Arduino 5 V by default, or via included terminal block for external 4–6 V DC supply with polarity protection
- Chainable – Connect DOUT of one shield to DIN of the next for larger displays
- Headers Included – Both stacking headers and plain headers provided for your preferred configuration
Power Options
- Default: Powered from the Arduino's onboard 5 V supply — suitable for moderate brightness use
- External: Solder the included terminal block (best placed on the underside) to connect a 4–6 V DC supply, which also powers the Arduino
- Isolated: Cut the solder jumper next to the terminal block to power the shield externally while keeping the Arduino on USB/DC power only
Ideal For
- Arduino-based LED displays and signage
- Warm ambient and decorative lighting projects
- Prototyping addressable LED effects
- Interactive art and notification displays
Package Contents
- 1× Adafruit NeoPixel Shield – 40 RGBW Warm White (~3000K)
- 1× Terminal block for external power
- 1× Set of stacking headers
- 1× Set of plain headers
Resources
- NeoPixel Uberguide – Comprehensive guide covering wiring, libraries, and example code
