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Ultra Bright 4 Watt Chainable RGBW NeoPixel LED - Cool White
Better grab some sunglasses, sunscreen, and a bucket hat because these NeoPixels feature a 4W RGBW Cool White LED and are so bright it's like taking a v...
Better grab some sunglasses, sunscreen, and a bucket hat because these NeoPixels feature a 4W RGBW Cool White LED and are so bright it's like taking a vacation ON THE SUN.
Alright, maybe we're exaggerating, but these chainable NeoPixel LEDs are not only super-smart, they are also ridonkulously bright with 4W total, 1W per channel, compared to 0.2W of a 'standard' NeoPixel.
Each order comes with one RGBW NeoPixel LED on an aluminum PCB/holder/heatsink. Please note that even though the PCB acts as a heatsink, 4W is a lot of power to dissipate as heat so you may need an additional heatsink or fan or other cooling mechanisms!
Each order comes with ONE fully assembled NeoPixel with JST 3 SM connectors at both ends, we stock cables that you can use to connect! Note that the pinout and cable polarity does not necessarily match other NeoPixel strips, check the wire names/color and direction before use.
Don't forget to set your NeoPixel driver for RGBW mode, which is not the default usually. The 4th channel is connected to the 6000K white LED element.
Please note: these are high power LEDs, you need a strong 5V power supply that can provide at least 1/2 A per LED
We also have a Warm White version of these chainable NeoPixels.
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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.
- 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.
- PCB
- A printed circuit board is a rigid board with copper tracks that connect electronic parts without loose wires. For this kit, the PCBs also form the airplane shape, so they are both the circuit base and part of the finished model.
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