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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 ...
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
Resources
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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.
- 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.
- 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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