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Side-Light Flexible White LED Strip - 480 LEDs per meter - 1m
A 1-metre flexible LED strip with 480 cool white SMT LEDs per metre, arranged in a chip-on-board configuration and diffused with silicone epoxy. The result i...
A 1-metre flexible LED strip with 480 cool white SMT LEDs per metre, arranged in a chip-on-board configuration and diffused with silicone epoxy. The result is a continuous, smooth light output that resembles neon tubing — without the need for transformers or glass.
This is a side-light strip, meaning light emits from the thinner edge rather than the face. The ultra-flexible design makes it ideal for slim, elegant edge lighting on art, signage, or architectural features.
Key Features
- LED Density – 480 LEDs per metre (chip-on-board)
- Colour – Cool white, non-addressable
- Voltage – 9V (bright) to 12V (very bright)
- Light Direction – Side-emitting (edge lighting)
- Diffuser – Translucent silicone rubber, sealed in silicone tube
- Mounting – Adhesive backing
- Weather Resistance – Silicone casing suitable for outdoor projects (not rated for submersion)
- Length – 1 metre
- Wiring – 2 wires (red/black)
Ideal For
- Art and signage edge lighting
- Architectural accent lighting
- Costumes and wearable projects
- Bike lighting and festival decorations
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.
- 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.
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