Adafruit NeoPixel Slim LED Dot Strand - 20 LEDs at 2" Pitch

Need to add little dots of colour to a costume, wearable, or structure? The Adafruit NeoPixel Slim LED Dot Strand uses soft plastic cords of plated wire instead of a rigid PCB, making it easy to embed, sew over, or cast into any project. Each tiny NeoPixel dot is spaced every ~50 mm (~2″) along a 1-metre strand.

Unlike traditional NeoPixel strips that can crack when bent too far, these flexible strands move freely and conform to curves. The wires are PVC-coated and the LEDs are sealed with epoxy dots for light weather resistance. Also see the NeoPixel LED Dots Strand for the original thicker-wire version.

Key Features

• 20 RGB NeoPixels – Individually addressable LEDs at ~50 mm (~2″) pitch along a 1-metre strand
• Slim, Flexible Wires – Soft plastic plated-wire cords that are easy to sew, embed, or cast
• Connectors Pre-Attached – Ready to connect; can also be carefully soldered to the flexible wires
• Cuttable – Trim to any length with standard wire cutters
• Chainable – Connect multiple strands together for longer runs
• Semi-Weatherproof – PVC-coated wires and epoxy-sealed LEDs for temporary outdoor use

Wiring

There are no power/data markings on the strand (no PCB). Identify wires by colour through the translucent coating:

• Red wire – V+ power (5 V)
• Middle wire – Data in
• Last wire – Ground

Power Requirements

• Supply voltage: 5 V DC (do not exceed 6 V or the entire strand may be damaged)
• Maximum draw: ~60 mA per pixel (up to ~1.2 A for the full 20-LED strand at full white)

Ideal For

• Wearable electronics and costumes
• Sewable LED projects
• Embedding in props, structures, and castings
• Curved and irregular surface lighting
• Decorative string lighting

Package Contents

• 1× Adafruit NeoPixel Slim LED Dot Strand – 20 LEDs at 2″ pitch (1 m total length)

Resources

• NeoPixel Uberguide – Wiring, power calculations, and example code