Flora RGB Smart NeoPixel version 3 - Pack of 4

Product ID: 1260
$6.50
Qty Discount
1-9 $6.50
10-99 $5.85
100+ $5.20

Description

What's a wearable project without LEDs? Our favorite part of the Flora platform is these tiny smart pixels. Designed specifically for wearables, these updated Flora NeoPixels have ultra-cool technology: these ultra-bright LEDs have a constant-current driver cooked right into the LED package! The pixels are chainable - so you only need 1 pin/wire to control as many LEDs as you like. They're easy to sew, and the chainable design means no crossed threads.

This is the third version of the Flora NeoPixels, which runs at at 'high speed' 800KHz communication and uses the updated SK6812.

These pixels have full 24-bit color ability with PWM taken care of by the controller chip. Since the LED is so bright, you need less current/power to get the effects you want. The driver is constant current so its OK if your battery power changes or fluctuates a little.

Each pixel draws as much as 36mA (all three RGB LEDs on for full brightness white). In theory, the Flora can drive up to 500 pixels at 30 FPS (it will run out of RAM after that). However, after about 10 pixels (or if the distance between pixels is more than an inch or two) the resistance of the thread can affect the power supply. For large quantities of pixels over 10, you may want to consider using stranded core wire or copper braid to provide a "power bus" for the pixels - the current draw will add up fast!

Each order comes with 4 individually controllable pixels. If you want a bunch of LEDs, consider getting a sheet of 20 to save some money!

Play video: LED Ampli-Tie with Flora

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Play video: Sparkle Skirt with Flora Motion Sensor #Adafruit

Play video: Introducing NeoPixels by Adafruit!

Play video: New Products 2/9/2013

Flora RGB Smart Neo Pixel version 2 - Pack of 4 (17:23)

Technical Details

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Revision History:

  • As of October 28, 2024 -These Flora NeoPixels no longer use the discontinued WS2811S, we have updated them to use the more-reliable SK6812. The shape, size, protocol, color and brightness is the same. The highest voltage you can use has dropped from 9V to 5.5V so they cannot be used with 6V+ power packs.

Head to the Adafruit Learning System for the following FLORA tutorials:

 

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    Learn

    Light up the party!
    Make glowy buttons for apparel
    Rub-a-dub-dub, FLORA in the tub
    Wear a crown of LEDs for your birthday or prom!
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