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RGB LED Strip Driver Shield v1.0
The RGB LED Strip Driver Shield allows you to control 12 V RGB LED strips (common anode) directly from an Arduino. With three PWM outputs capable of up to 3 ...
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The RGB LED Strip Driver Shield allows you to control 12 V RGB LED strips (common anode) directly from an Arduino. With three PWM outputs capable of up to 3 A each, the shield can drive up to 10 metres of RGB LED strip. A built-in IR receiver enables remote control operation, and an on-board fuse provides overcurrent protection.
Key Features
- 3-Channel PWM Output – Each channel handles up to 3 A at 12 V
- Up to 10 m LED Strip – Drives up to 10 metres of RGB LED strip at full brightness
- Built-in IR Receiver – Control via IR remote (pin D4)
- Overcurrent Protection – On-board fuse
- Recommended Power: 72 W (2 A per channel)
Pin Mapping
- D9 → Blue output
- D10 → Red output
- D11 → Green output
- D4 → IR receiver
Compatibility
- Arduino UNO R2/R3
- Arduino Mega 1280/2560
- Romeo and compatible boards
- 12 V RGB LED strips (common anode)
Package Contents
- 1× RGB LED Strip Driver Shield
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- 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.
- 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.
- Shield
- An add-on board that plugs into a main controller board to give it extra features such as sensing, motor control or communication. Knowing a product supports shields helps you judge whether it can connect neatly into an existing maker-board setup.
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