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Mote - Complete Kit (Host + 4 Sticks + Cables)
Mote is a stylish USB-controlled RGB LED lighting system, perfect for under-shelf, under-cabinet, or mood lighting. This complete kit includes a USB controll...
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Mote is a stylish USB-controlled RGB LED lighting system, perfect for under-shelf, under-cabinet, or mood lighting. This complete kit includes a USB controller with four channels, four APA102 LED strips (16 pixels each, 64 pixels total), four 1-metre custom cables, and a USB A to Micro B cable — everything you need to get started.
The USB controller connects to any computer (Linux, Mac, Windows, or Raspberry Pi) and can be powered directly from USB. For maximum brightness, connect a 2A+ power supply to the Micro USB power boost port. Multiple controllers can run on the same computer for larger installations.
Key Features
- 4-Channel USB Controller – Controls up to four LED strips independently
- 64 APA102 RGB Pixels – 16 pixels per strip across four strips (128 pixels per channel supported in firmware)
- 18cm LED Strips – Compact size ideal for shelf and cabinet lighting
- Cross-Platform Compatible – Works with Linux (including Raspberry Pi), macOS, and Windows
- Power Boost Port – Micro USB port for connecting a 2A+ supply for full brightness
- Python Library – Easy-to-use software with rainbow, Cheerlights, and Siri/HomeKit examples
- Chainable – Run multiple USB controllers on the same computer
Ideal For
- Under-shelf and under-cabinet accent lighting
- Mood lighting and ambient displays
- Raspberry Pi smart home lighting projects
- Siri/HomeKit voice-controlled lighting setups
Package Contents
- 1× Mote USB Controller (4 channels)
- 4× APA102 RGB LED Strips (16 pixels each, 18cm)
- 4× 1m Mote Cables (Micro USB)
- 1× USB A to Micro B Cable
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- 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.
- RGB
- Short for red, green and blue, the three primary colours of light that are mixed in varying amounts to make a wide range of colours. In electronics RGB can refer to an LED or pixel that blends these three colours, or to a colour signal or interface that carries separate red, green and blue channels.
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