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RGB LED weatherproof flexi-strip - 30 LED/m
This weatherproof RGB LED flexi-strip features 30 LEDs per metre on a white PCB backing with a silicone weatherproof coating and 3M adhesive on the reverse. ...
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This weatherproof RGB LED flexi-strip features 30 LEDs per metre on a white PCB backing with a silicone weatherproof coating and 3M adhesive on the reverse. The entire strip is controlled as one unit — drive the R, G, and B channels with a microcontroller and three N-channel MOSFETs (or NPN transistors) using PWM for colour mixing.
The strip runs on 9–12 V DC and can be cut every 100 mm (3 LEDs) along the marked cut lines. Solder to the 0.1" copper pads after trimming the weatherproof coating with a hobby knife.
Key Features
- 30 RGB LEDs per Metre – Uniform light output across the strip
- Weatherproof Coating – Silicone-coated for indoor or light outdoor use
- White PCB Background – Clean appearance when the strip is off
- 3M Adhesive Backing – Sticks to most smooth surfaces
- Cuttable – Trim every 100 mm (3 LEDs) at marked cut lines
- PWM Colour Mixing – Control R, G, B channels independently for any colour
Specifications
- LED Density – 30 LEDs/m
- Input Voltage – 9–12 V DC
- Control – 3-channel (R, G, B) — ground each channel via MOSFET/transistor
- Cut Interval – Every 100 mm (3 LEDs)
- Solder Pads – 0.1" pitch copper pads
- Length – 1 metre
Ideal For
- Decorative accent lighting for bikes, furniture, and displays
- Costuming and wearable projects
- Art installations and creative builds
Resources
Package Contents
- 1× RGB LED Weatherproof Flexi-Strip (1 m, 30 LEDs)
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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.
- 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.
- PCB
- A printed circuit board (PCB) is a board, usually rigid, with etched copper tracks that connect electronic components together without loose wiring. Components are mounted on the board and signals route between them through the copper layout.
- 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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