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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...
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
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- 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.
- 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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