DESCRIPTION
This flexible RGB LED strip uses the newer APA102C LED chips instead of the older WS2801 chips. The APA102C chips are easier to control and offer faster (20kHz) PWM rates for flicker free performance. This strip comes with a white PCB.
There are 60 LEDs per meter, and each strip is sold in a 1 metre long length. Each strip can be easily cut, or can be ‘daisy chained’ with other strips in order to produce long chains of LEDs.
Each LED on the strip is 5050 size, and has an embedded microcontroller inside it which controls brightness levels, and interprets the data you send it. Each strip needs two wires to control all LEDs, one clock and one data. This arrangement makes it easier to use with slower devices like the Arduino Uno.
Power supply to the strip is 5V. It’s wise to consider that each LED can consume around 60mA at full brightness – multiply that by 60 (per metre) and you have over 3.5A, or about 18W of power dissipation. We recommend a relatively meaty power supply, with connections every 2 to 3 metres on a long run strip.
Each strip is mounted inside a plastic weatherpoof sleeve. This can be easily removed with a sharp knife if need be. At the ends of the strips are male/female 4 pin JST-SM plugs which allow multiple strips to be connected. The power lines are broken out onto separate wires for easy access.
Addressable LED Strips – Common Questions
Please Note:
- The strips we supply will be either APA102 or SK9822 both operate/perform in the same way and are DotStar Compatible.
- This item is sometimes sold under the made up name ‘Dotstar’ – but this is just a name. Our APA102 strips come from the same factory and are exactly equivalent
FEATURES
- Dimensions: Width 14mm in flexible plastic coating, 12mm out of the coating.
RESOURCES
- Fast LED Library for Arduino
- APA102C Datasheet
- Adafruit guide to powering LED strips
- APA102C AKA Dotstar overview
Fast Shipping and Professional Packaging
We have a range of shipping options due to our long-term relationship with UPS FedEx DHL. Our warehouse staff will package every item to our exacting requirements. The goods you send us are checked thoroughly and properly secured before shipping. We deliver to hundreds of thousands of customers every day across different countries. The fact that we're dedicated to becoming the largest online retailer in the world is obvious. We have distribution centers as well as warehouses in Europe as well as the USA.
Note: Orders with more than one item will be assigned a distinct processing time, depending on the specific product.
Prior to shipment, all purchased products will be thoroughly inspected. Today, most orders will be delivered within 48 hours. It is expected that delivery will take between three and seven days.
Returns
Stock is dynamic. It is not managed entirely by us since we are involved with multiple entities, including the factory and the storage. The actual levels of stock can change at any moment. You may not receive your order once it has been placed.
Our policy is valid for 30 days. If you have passed 30 days by since your purchase however, we're unable to give you a return or exchange.
Your item must be in the original packaging and not be used. It must also be in the original packaging.
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