NeoPixel Ring - 12 x 5050 RGBW LEDs w/ Integrated Drivers - Natural White - ~4500K

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Smart RGB+White LEDs are even better than smart RGB LEDs! These NeoPixel rings now feature 4 LEDs (red, green, blue, and white) for amazing lighting effects. They'll light up your project in a circular way!

This is the 12-LED RGBW NeoPixel Ring in Natural White. There are plenty of other NeoPixel rings in our store for you to explore!

12 ultra-bright smart LED NeoPixels are arranged in a circle with a 1.45' (37mm) outer diameter. These rings are chainable - just connect the output pin of one to the input pin of another. You can control as many as you can chain together using only one microcontroller pin! Each LED is addressable as the driver chip is inside. With ~18mA constant current drive, the color remains consistent even with voltage variations, and no external choke resistors are needed, making the design sleek. Power it with 5VDC and you're good to go.

The NeoPixel is split - one half is the familiar RGB, and the other half is a white LED with a yellow phosphor. When unlit, it looks like an egg yolk. When lit, it's incredibly bright and can be controlled with 8-bit PWM per channel (32-bit color overall). It's perfect for adding colorful and white dots to your project!

NeoPixel LEDs use an 800 KHz protocol, requiring specific timing. Their PWM rate is ~400 Hz, which works well but may be noticeable 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 recommend DotStars if possible.)

NeoPixels are 5050-sized LEDs with an embedded microcontroller inside. You can set the brightness and color of each R/G/B/W with 8-bit PWM precision (32-bit color per pixel). They're controlled by shift-registers, and only 1 digital output pin is needed to send data. The PWM is built into each LED-chip, so once you set the color, it'll keep the LEDs lit.

We have a tutorial on wiring, power usage calculations, and example code for NeoPixel. Check it out! Note that you'll need a NeoPixel library with RGBW support, which isn't always available. Using a plain 'RGB' NeoPixel library may give strange results. Our Adafruit NeoPixel library supports RGBW, but be aware if you're using something else.

Our detailed NeoPixel Uberguide has all you need to use NeoPixels in any shape and size, including ready-to-go library and example code for various Arduino models.

Comes as a single ring with 12 individually addressable RGBW LEDs, assembled and tested.

Using this NeoPixel ring is easy. First, power it with 5VDC. Connect the rings by linking the output pin of one to the input pin of another, and you can control them all with just one microcontroller pin. Set the color and brightness of each LED using 8-bit PWM precision. But remember, you need a NeoPixel library with RGBW support. If you use a plain 'RGB' library, the results might be strange. When it comes to maintenance, keep it away from extreme temperatures and moisture. If you have any questions, refer to our detailed NeoPixel Uberguide which has example code for different Arduino models.