Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip

The addition of a dedicated white LED allows for much cleaner, more natural white light and better color mixing. Standard RGB strips often struggle to produce a true white, whereas this strip uses the white diode to achieve a crisp, neutral color temperature.

Yes, the strip is designed to be cut every 1.7cm, which corresponds to a single LED segment. This allows for precise customization for your specific installation needs.

Each LED can draw up to 80mA at full brightness, so a 4-meter strip with 240 LEDs requires a robust 5V power supply capable of handling significant current. We recommend injecting power at both ends of the strip to prevent voltage drop and ensure consistent brightness across the entire length.

No, the IP65 silicone casing is removable. You can easily slide it off if you need a lower profile for indoor installations or if you prefer the look of the bare white PCB.

Yes, you must use a NeoPixel library that specifically supports RGBW protocols. Standard RGB libraries will not correctly address the fourth white channel, which can lead to unexpected color output.

You must use a 5V DC power supply. Do not exceed 6V DC, as higher voltages will permanently damage the LEDs.