NeoPixel Mini PCB - Pack of 5

These are the tiniest NeoPixel breakouts available! Add these super - bright RGB pixels to your project. Measuring just 8mm x 10mm, these small PCBs feature two sets of three pads on the back for soldering wires. The ultra - bright LEDs come with a built - in constant - current driver right in the LED package. The pixels are chainable, which means you only need one pin or wire to control as many LEDs as you wish. These pixels offer full 24 - bit color capabilities, with the PWM managed by the controller chip. Thanks to their high brightness, you need less current and power to achieve the desired effects. The constant - current driver ensures stable performance even if your battery power fluctuates a bit. Each pixel consumes up to 60mA when all three RGB LEDs are on for full - brightness white. An Arduino can drive up to 500 pixels at 30 FPS (it will run out of RAM after that). You can use ribbon cable to space these pixels up to 6 feet apart; beyond that, you may experience power drops and data corruption. Each order includes 5 individually controllable pixel buttons. Our detailed NeoPixel Uberguide provides all the information you need to use NeoPixels in any shape and size, including ready - to - go libraries and example code for various Arduino models.

Using these Mini NeoPixel PCBs is easy. First, you'll want to solder wires to the pads on the back of the PCBs. Once that's done, connect them to your project, like an Arduino. Since they're chainable, you can link multiple pixels together with just one pin or wire. When it comes to power, remember that each pixel can draw up to 60mA at full brightness. An Arduino can handle up to 500 pixels at 30 FPS, but don't push it further or it'll run out of RAM. You can space the pixels up to 6 feet apart using ribbon cable, but be careful if you go beyond that as you might face power and data issues. Also, because the driver is constant - current, you don't have to worry too much if your battery power changes a little. For programming, refer to our NeoPixel Uberguide. It has all the library and example code you need for different Arduino models. As for maintenance, keep the PCBs in a dry place and avoid bending or damaging the soldered wires. That way, your NeoPixels will work great for a long time.