DESCRIPTION
This flexible RGB LED strip uses the APA102 LED chips instead of the older WS2801 chips, LED strips that use these chips are often referred to by the name DotStar. This is a library created by Adafruit designed for use with this type of LED driver chip. The APA102 chips are easier to control and offer faster PWM rates for flicker free performance.
There are 144 addressable RGB LEDs per meter on a white PCB, 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. 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
The 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 144 (per metre) and you have over 8.6A. We recommend a relatively meaty power supply, with connections every 2 to 3 metres on a long run strip.
Please note:
- The exact LED chip used in these strips can vary from batch to batch between the SK9288 and the APA102.
FEATURES
- Emitting Colour: Full colour
- Operating Voltage: 5V DC
- Connections:
- V+: Red
- GND: Black
- DATA: Blue
- CLK: Green
- Power(W): 34W/m
- IC Control: APA102
RESOURCES
- Fast LED Library for Arduino
- Adafruit guide to powering LED strips
- APA102 AKA Dotstar overview
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Note: Orders with more than one item will be assigned a separate processing period for each item.
Prior to shipping the items, our staff will carry out a thorough inspection on the products you ordered. The majority of orders will be sent within 48 hours. The delivery time varies between 3-7 days.
Returns
Due to multiple entities which include the factory as well as the warehouse, we're unable to effectively manage inventory. The actual inventory can fluctuate at any time. Please understand it may happen that your order is out of stock when the order has been placed.
Our policy is valid for 30 days. If 30 days have gone in the past since you purchased however, we're unable to give you a return or exchange.
For your item to be eligible for return the item must not be opened and in the condition you received it in. It should also be returned in the original packaging.
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