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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...
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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 (made by Microchip, formerly Atmel) used in many classic Arduino-style boards such as the Uno and Nano. They are widely supported but older, which can be a limit for memory- or speed-intensive tasks.
- 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.
- 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.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip that runs a stored program and controls connected inputs and outputs such as buttons, sensors, displays and communication interfaces. In a device built around one, it is the part that executes the code and coordinates the device's behaviour.
- 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, 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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