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The AllPixel PowerTap is a tiny accessory board (under 1" square) that simplifies power injection on long runs of LEDs. When running long LED strips, voltage...
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The AllPixel PowerTap is a tiny accessory board (under 1" square) that simplifies power injection on long runs of LEDs. When running long LED strips, voltage drops can cause dimming and colour inconsistency — the PowerTap lets you easily inject power at regular intervals with a quick connect/disconnect barrel jack port.
Key Features
- 2.1mm DC Barrel Jack – Accepts 5–12V at up to 5A for easy power injection
- 0.1" Screw Terminals – Input and output terminals carry data, clock, and ground through to the next LED section
- 1000µF Capacitor – Smooths out power fluctuations for stable LED operation
- Compact Design – Less than 1" square, fits inline between LED strip sections
Ideal For
- Long LED strip installations requiring power injection every 5m or 5A
- Addressable LED projects with WS2812, APA102, or similar strips
- AllPixel-based LED setups
Package Contents
- 1× PowerTap PCB
- 1× 2.1mm DC barrel jack
- 2× 0.1" screw terminals
- 1× 1000µF capacitor
Note: Basic soldering skills required to assemble this kit. It is recommended to inject power every 5m or 5A, whichever comes first.
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- DC
- DC means direct current, where electricity flows in one constant direction, as supplied by batteries, USB ports and many plug-pack power supplies. When a product specifies DC, it runs from a DC supply rather than mains AC, so you need to provide the correct voltage and polarity.
- DC barrel jack
- A round power connector commonly used for low-voltage DC power supplies, often described by its outer and inner diameters such as 5.5 x 2.1 mm. Matching the barrel size and polarity is important so the plug physically fits and powers the device correctly.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode (LED) is a small electronic component that emits light when current flows through it in the correct direction. Because it only conducts one way, its polarity matters, and a through-hole LED must be soldered the correct way around to light up.
- PCB
- A printed circuit board (PCB) is a board, usually rigid, with etched copper tracks that connect electronic components together without loose wiring. Components are mounted on the board and signals route between them through the copper layout.
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