Adafruit NeoPixel LED Ring
Best addressable lighting for creative DIY electronics and custom display projects.
This ring brings professional-grade lighting control to your desktop projects by adding a dedicated warm white channel to the standard RGB palette. You trade a bit of complexity for the ability to blend rich, natural tones that typical color-only LEDs simply cannot replicate.
$15.85
at
Jameco Electronics
Who it's for
- Developers seeking reliable code support and fast project setup
- Lighting designers needing authentic, high-quality warm white illumination
- Makers looking to minimize wiring complexity in compact projects
Who should skip it
- Users restricted by limited power supply options or battery constraints
- Engineers working with slower or non-compatible microcontroller architectures
- Budget-conscious hobbyists prioritizing cost over dedicated white light performance
Performance breakdown
Color Versatility
The dedicated white channel adds depth impossible with standard RGB diodes.
Control Simplicity
Single-pin communication makes complex lighting patterns accessible for any skill level.
Build Quality
Robust PCB construction ensures longevity for permanent or experimental installations.
Scalability
Chainable design allows for effortless expansion of your custom lighting arrays.
Power Efficiency
Standard 5V operation integrates seamlessly with most common microcontroller power supplies.
Brightness Consistency
Integrated drivers maintain uniform intensity across all sixteen individual pixels.
Key Specs
LED Type
5050 RGBW
Number of LEDs
16
Color Temperature
~3000K Warm White
Control
8-bit PWM per channel (RGBW)
Voltage
5VDC
Mounting Type
Surface Mount Device
Part Number
2854
Manufacturer
Adafruit Industries
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