Looking for better lighting solutions? Look no further than these amazing Smart RGB + White LEDs! Our NeoPixels feature 4 LEDs (red, green, blue, and white) for outstanding lighting effects. You can create your own smart RGBW LED setup using the same integrated LED driver as our NeoPixel LED strips. This version comes with natural white light and a white casing. It's sold in a pack of 10 individual LEDs that you can solder into any design you fancy. We have a wide range of NeoPixel LEDs to choose from! These 5050 (5mm x 5mm) SMD LEDs are super bright. When unlit, they look like a school bus, but when lit, they're incredibly dazzling. You can control them with 8 - bit PWM per channel, giving you 32 - bit color overall. They're great for adding colorful and warm white dots to your projects. Soldering these tiny LEDs is relatively easy, and they're the most compact way to integrate multiple bright LEDs into your design. If you're prototyping, we recommend our 5050 - size LED breakout PCBs for a breadboard - friendly package. NeoPixel LEDs use an 800 KHz protocol, so specific timing is needed. The PWM rate is 400 Hz, which works well but may show pixelation if the LED is moving. In contrast, DotStars have a 20 KHz PWM rate, providing smooth blending even when the LED is in motion. We suggest DotStars if possible. Each NeoPixel LED has an embedded microcontroller inside. You can set the brightness of each R, G, B, and W. They act like shift registers, allowing you to control an unlimited number of LEDs by sending a long data string. The PWM is built - in, so once you set the brightness, you can stop communicating with the strip. Note that you'll need a NeoPixel library with RGBW support, which isn't always available. Our Adafruit NeoPixel library supports RGBW, but other libraries may need some adjustments. Also, the blue light may have a mix of white due to light bleeding from the white phosphor.
Using these NeoPixel RGBW LEDs is a breeze. First, if you're prototyping, solder the LEDs onto our 5050 - size LED breakout PCBs. This will make them breadboard - friendly. When soldering, take your time as the LEDs are quite small but easy to work with. To control the LEDs, you'll need a NeoPixel library with RGBW support. Our Adafruit NeoPixel library is a great option. If you're using another library, be prepared to make some adjustments. When setting up the LEDs, remember that they use an 800 KHz protocol, so specific timing is crucial. Once you've set the brightness for each color (red, green, blue, and white), the built - in PWM will keep the LEDs working, and you don't need to keep communicating with the strip. As for maintenance, keep the LEDs away from excessive heat and moisture. If you notice any issues with the lighting, check the connections first. And if you want to add or remove LEDs, you can do so easily by tacking on or disconnecting them at the end of the data string.
