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NeoPixel Stick - 8 x 5050 RGBW LEDs - Natural White - ~4500K
A stick of 8 individually addressable RGBW NeoPixel LEDs (Natural White, ~4500 K). Each 5050-size LED contains four elements — red, green, blue, and a dedica...
A stick of 8 individually addressable RGBW NeoPixel LEDs (Natural White, ~4500 K). Each 5050-size LED contains four elements — red, green, blue, and a dedicated white LED with yellow phosphor — delivering rich colours plus true white light with 32-bit colour control (8-bit PWM per channel).
The stick features mounting holes and a chainable design. Connect the output of one stick to the input of another, all controlled from a single microcontroller pin. Each LED has ~18 mA constant-current drive for consistent colour even with varying voltage. Power with 5 V DC (4–7 V works).
Key Features
- 8× RGBW LEDs – RGB + dedicated white (Natural White ~4500 K)
- 32-Bit Colour – 8-bit PWM per channel (4 channels per LED)
- Individually Addressable – Driver chip inside each LED
- Chainable – Connect multiple sticks from a single data pin
- Constant-Current Drive – ~18 mA per LED for consistent output
- Mounting Holes – Easy to secure in your project
Specifications
- LEDs: 8× WS2812-compatible RGBW 5050
- White Colour Temperature: ~4500 K (Natural White)
- Operating Voltage: 5 V DC (4–7 V)
- Data Protocol: 800 KHz single-wire (NeoPixel)
- PWM Rate: ~400 Hz
Package Contents
- 1× NeoPixel Stick with 8× RGBW LEDs (assembled and tested)
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- AVR
- AVR is a family of 8-bit microcontrollers used in many classic Arduino-style boards. If a USB host library mentions AVR support, it suggests the examples or compatibility may be aimed at those older microcontroller boards.
- 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.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a chip that runs your program and controls connected inputs and outputs. For this product, it is the part that reads buttons and sensors, drives the display and speaker, and communicates over Bluetooth.
- NeoPixel
- A type of addressable LED system where colour data is sent along a single digital data line from one LED or controller to the next. Compatibility matters because the timing and signal format must match for the lights or driver board to respond correctly.
- PWM
- Pulse Width Modulation is a way for a digital pin to simulate variable output power by switching on and off very quickly. It matters for controlling things like LED brightness, motor speed, or servo-style signals from a microcontroller pin.
- 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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