Adafruit NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Strip - White 30 LED [WHITE] - 5m
A versatile NeoPixel strip with 30 individually addressable RGB LEDs per metre on a flexible white PCB, supplied as a full 5-metre reel (150 LEDs total) with JST SM connectors on each end. Each pixel offers full 24-bit colour control with only a single data pin required. Also available in a 1-metre length or with a black PCB.
The strip is 12.5 mm wide (10 mm without casing) and comes with weatherproof sheathing. Cut lines are spaced every 3.4 cm (one LED each), making it easy to create custom lengths.
Key Features
- 30 RGB LEDs per Metre – Great balance of density and affordability for general-purpose lighting
- Full 5-Metre Reel – 150 LEDs total with JST SM connectors on both ends
- Individually Addressable – Set each LED's colour independently with 8-bit PWM per channel (24-bit colour)
- Single-Pin Control – Only one digital output pin required; built-in PWM controller in each LED maintains colour without continuous data
- White Flex PCB – Blends into light-coloured surfaces and enclosures
- Weatherproof Sheathing – Removable IP65 casing included
- Chainable & Cuttable – Connect strips together or cut every 3.4 cm with wire cutters
Power Requirements
- Voltage – 5V DC (do not exceed 6V or the strip will be damaged)
- Max Current – ~10A at full white (47.5W for 5 metres)
- Typical Current – Colourful patterns typically draw 1/3 to 1/2 of maximum
- Recommended Supply – A 5V 10A power supply is recommended for the full 5-metre reel
Compatibility Notes
- Works with Arduino (8 MHz+), Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and other fast microcontrollers
- Requires precise 100 ns timing — not compatible with interpreted platforms (Basic Stamp, NETduino) or processors slower than 8 MHz
- Each LED requires 3 bytes of RAM — 150 LEDs uses 450 bytes, feasible on Arduino Uno (~1,500 bytes free)
- For processors without strict timing capability, consider DotStar LED strips which use SPI-based control
Ideal For
- Room-scale accent and ambient lighting
- Under-cabinet and furniture lighting
- Light-coloured enclosures and displays
- Stage and event lighting
Package Contents
- 1× NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Strip – 30 LED/m, 5 metres (full reel), white PCB
Resources
- NeoPixel Uberguide – Comprehensive wiring, coding, and power guide
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Description
A versatile NeoPixel strip with 30 individually addressable RGB LEDs per metre on a flexible white PCB, supplied as a full 5-metre reel (150 LEDs total) with JST SM connectors on each end. Each pixel offers full 24-bit colour control with only a single data pin required. Also available in a 1-metre length or with a black PCB.
The strip is 12.5 mm wide (10 mm without casing) and comes with weatherproof sheathing. Cut lines are spaced every 3.4 cm (one LED each), making it easy to create custom lengths.
Key Features
- 30 RGB LEDs per Metre – Great balance of density and affordability for general-purpose lighting
- Full 5-Metre Reel – 150 LEDs total with JST SM connectors on both ends
- Individually Addressable – Set each LED's colour independently with 8-bit PWM per channel (24-bit colour)
- Single-Pin Control – Only one digital output pin required; built-in PWM controller in each LED maintains colour without continuous data
- White Flex PCB – Blends into light-coloured surfaces and enclosures
- Weatherproof Sheathing – Removable IP65 casing included
- Chainable & Cuttable – Connect strips together or cut every 3.4 cm with wire cutters
Power Requirements
- Voltage – 5V DC (do not exceed 6V or the strip will be damaged)
- Max Current – ~10A at full white (47.5W for 5 metres)
- Typical Current – Colourful patterns typically draw 1/3 to 1/2 of maximum
- Recommended Supply – A 5V 10A power supply is recommended for the full 5-metre reel
Compatibility Notes
- Works with Arduino (8 MHz+), Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and other fast microcontrollers
- Requires precise 100 ns timing — not compatible with interpreted platforms (Basic Stamp, NETduino) or processors slower than 8 MHz
- Each LED requires 3 bytes of RAM — 150 LEDs uses 450 bytes, feasible on Arduino Uno (~1,500 bytes free)
- For processors without strict timing capability, consider DotStar LED strips which use SPI-based control
Ideal For
- Room-scale accent and ambient lighting
- Under-cabinet and furniture lighting
- Light-coloured enclosures and displays
- Stage and event lighting
Package Contents
- 1× NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Strip – 30 LED/m, 5 metres (full reel), white PCB
Resources
- NeoPixel Uberguide – Comprehensive wiring, coding, and power guide
