Adafruit
Breadboard-friendly RGB Smart NeoPixel - Sheet of 25
Best lighting solution for makers prototyping custom LED projects on breadboards.
Add vibrant RGB lighting to your projects with this sheet of 25 breadboard-friendly NeoPixel breakouts. Each smart LED features an integrated constant-current driver for stable performance and full 24-bit color control, allowing for millions of colors. The chainable design simplifies wiring, enabling control of numerous LEDs with a single microcontroller pin. These ultra-bright LEDs are perfect for creating dynamic lighting effects and are easily integrated into breadboard projects for rapid prototyping and development.
$24.95
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#44 in Integrated Circuits & Chips
Price vs Category Average
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Who it's for
- Makers creating complex light shows with minimal wiring
- Prototypers needing quick, solderless connections for rapid testing
- Budget-conscious hobbyists stocking up for large-scale LED projects
Who should skip it
- Users lacking experience with external power supply management
- Developers using microcontrollers without real-time processing capabilities
- Beginners prone to damaging delicate components during assembly
Performance breakdown
Prototyping Efficiency
Breadboard-ready pins make rapid circuit iteration incredibly fast and painless.
Wiring Simplicity
Single-pin daisy chaining eliminates complex wiring for large LED arrays.
Color Precision
Full 24-bit control delivers vibrant, accurate color mixing for dynamic effects.
Power Stability
Integrated constant-current drivers maintain consistent brightness despite fluctuating power levels.
Form Factor Flexibility
Snap-apart sheet design allows for custom layouts in any project space.
Protocol Compatibility
Standard 800 KHz timing ensures seamless integration with most microcontroller libraries.
Key Specs
Sheet of 25 NeoPixels
Breadboard-friendly design
RGB Smart LEDs
SK6812 LED driver
800 KHz speed protocol
Chainable design
5-9VDC power
Constant current 18.5mA per LED
Features
- Breadboard-friendly for easy prototyping
- Snap-apart sheet for flexible use
- Ultra-bright RGB LEDs
- Full 24-bit color control
- Chainable for single-pin control
- Stable performance with fluctuating power
- Integrated constant-current driver
- SK6812 chip for advanced control
What customers say
Enthusiasts highly value this NeoPixel sheet for its exceptional ease of use and quality. The breadboard friendly design is a major highlight, eliminating tedious soldering and speeding up prototyping significantly. Users consistently praise the vibrant, reliable color output characteristic of Adafruit components. The included documentation and ecosystem support further enhance the experience, building user confidence. While separating the pixels requires minor effort, the overall satisfaction stems from the convenience and excellent value provided by this high quality, ready to use component for creative electronics projects.
Know before you buy
Yes, these are specifically designed for breadboard use. The pins are spaced to fit standard breadboard rails, making them ideal for rapid prototyping without needing to solder.
The sheet is designed to be snapped apart. You can easily break off individual NeoPixels or smaller strips by hand or with a pair of pliers to fit your specific project layout.
No, these LEDs are chainable. You only need a single digital pin on your microcontroller to control the entire string, regardless of how many you connect together.
These NeoPixels operate on a power range of 5V to 9V DC. The integrated constant-current driver ensures stable performance even if your power source fluctuates slightly.
Yes, these use the common SK6812 protocol, which is widely supported by standard NeoPixel libraries for Arduino, CircuitPython, and other popular platforms.
Each LED draws a constant current of 18.5mA. When planning your power supply, ensure it can handle the total current load for the number of LEDs you intend to chain together.
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