Adafruit
NeoPixel 1/4 60 Ring - 5050 RGBW LED w/ Integrated Drivers
Best modular lighting for DIY electronics enthusiasts and creative makers.
Illuminate your projects with the NeoPixel 1/4 60 Ring, a quarter section of a larger LED ring featuring 15 individually addressable RGBW LEDs. Each LED boasts an integrated driver for precise color control and consistent output, with a cool white temperature of approximately 6000K. Designed to be combined with three other sections to form a full 60-LED ring, this chainable component simplifies complex lighting designs. It requires a single microcontroller pin for control and operates on 5VDC, making it ideal for hobbyists and makers seeking dynamic lighting solutions.
$12.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
27
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#27 in Circuit Board Accessories
Price vs Category Average
-51%
Below average
Number of LEDs per quarter ring
15
Who it's for
- Designers needing crisp, natural white lighting for professional installations
- Makers creating intricate, dynamic light shows with minimal wiring
- Beginners seeking reliable documentation and easy-to-use software libraries
Who should skip it
- Projects limited by portable battery capacity or simple power sources
- Developers working with non-real-time operating systems or custom hardware
- Budget-conscious hobbyists building large-scale displays on a tight budget
Performance breakdown
Color Versatility
The addition of a dedicated white channel elevates color mixing capabilities.
Integration Ease
Single-pin control makes complex lighting setups accessible for most hobbyist microcontrollers.
Scalability
Modular design allows for seamless expansion into larger, custom circular arrays.
Build Precision
Integrated drivers ensure consistent output across every individual LED on board.
Form Factor
Slim profile fits neatly into tight enclosures without sacrificing structural integrity.
Power Efficiency
Constant current drive maintains stable performance across varying brightness levels.
Key Specs
Number of LEDs per quarter ring
15
LED Type
SK6812RGBW (5050 RGBW)
Color
RGBW
Color Temperature
~6000K (Cool White)
Power Requirement
5VDC
Outer Diameter of Full Circle (four sections)
6.2 inches
Inner Diameter of Full Circle (four sections)
5.7 inches
Width of individual section
0.25 inches
Features
- Individually addressable RGBW LEDs
- Integrated driver chip per LED
- Consistent color with constant current drive
- Chainable for easy expansion
- Single microcontroller pin control
- 8-bit PWM per channel
- Slim profile design
- Polarity protection
What customers say
Users highly value this specialized component for advanced lighting projects, emphasizing its superior quality and unique features. The dedicated White LED is a standout advantage, delivering true crisp white light that significantly boosts color fidelity over standard RGB rings. The quarter circle packs 60 addressable LEDs, providing exceptional brightness and smooth transitions. Reliability and build quality are consistently praised, ensuring longevity. While the initial cost is premium, the consensus is that the enhanced performance, especially the RGBW capability, justifies the investment for complex designs. Successful integration is supported by robust documentation and mature libraries. The main consideration is managing the substantial power needs for full brightness.
Know before you buy
No, this ring uses individually addressable SK6812RGBW LEDs, which require a digital signal from a microcontroller like an Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi. You will need to use a compatible library, such as Adafruit's NeoPixel library, to control the color and brightness of each LED.
The 'W' stands for a dedicated cool white LED chip integrated into each package. While standard RGB LEDs mix red, green, and blue to approximate white, this RGBW version provides a much cleaner, brighter, and more natural white light at 6000K.
Yes, this product is a 1/4 section containing 15 LEDs. To create a complete 60-LED ring, you will need to purchase four sections and solder them together using the provided pads.
Each LED can draw up to 60mA at full brightness on all channels. For a full 60-LED ring, you should plan for a 5V power supply capable of providing at least 3.6A if you intend to run all LEDs at maximum white brightness.
While the components are rated for indoor and outdoor use, the board itself is not waterproof or weather-sealed. If you plan to install it outdoors, you will need to provide your own protective enclosure or conformal coating to prevent moisture damage.
The LEDs require a 5V logic signal for reliable operation. If you are using a 3.3V microcontroller, you may need a logic level shifter to boost the data signal to 5V to ensure the LEDs trigger correctly.
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