ElecFreaks
ELECFREAKS PlanetX Rainbow LED Strip (10 Pixels)
· MPN: EF05054
The Elecfreaks PlanetX Rainbow LED Strip features 10 individually addressable WS2812 RGB LEDs on a flexible strip. Part of the PlanetX sensor ecosystem, it c...
The Elecfreaks PlanetX Rainbow LED Strip features 10 individually addressable WS2812 RGB LEDs on a flexible strip. Part of the PlanetX sensor ecosystem, it connects via an RJ11 (4P4C) plug for simple, tool-free wiring to compatible breakout boards and the micro:bit.
Program custom colour patterns, animations, and lighting effects using MakeCode or MicroPython. The flexible strip material lets you mount it on curved surfaces, inside enclosures, or anywhere you need colourful LED feedback.
Key Features
- 10 Addressable RGB LEDs – WS2812-based pixels with individual colour control
- RJ11 (4P4C) Connector – Plug-and-play connection to PlanetX-compatible boards
- 3.3V Operating Voltage – Safe for micro:bit and similar 3.3V platforms
- Flexible Strip – Soft material that can be mounted on curved or flat surfaces
- Programmable Effects – Create rainbow cycles, chases, colour fades, and custom animations
Ideal For
- micro:bit projects with colourful LED feedback
- Classroom coding activities and visual programming
- Wearable and decorative lighting projects
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- breakout
- A breakout is a small circuit board that makes a tiny or hard-to-solder component easier to connect to with standard pins. It matters because this OLED module can be wired into a microcontroller project without needing to solder directly to the display’s fine contacts.
- 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.
- MicroPython
- A version of the Python programming language made to run on microcontrollers. It matters because it lets beginners write readable code to control LEDs, sensors, motors and displays without needing to start with lower-level languages.
- 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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