Adafruit DotStar Digital LED Strip - Black 30 LED - Per Meter 4m

Upgrade your lighting projects with DotStar LED strips. These advanced LED strips offer superior speed and flexibility, utilizing a 2-wire SPI system that surpasses the NeoPixel's 800 KHz protocol. Enjoy faster data transmission without timing constraints, coupled with high PWM refresh rates that virtually eliminate flickering at low brightness levels.

DotStar LEDs are housed in 5050-sized packages with a built-in microcontroller, allowing each LED to be controlled for 24-bit color. Their unique shift register design enables control of numerous LEDs by simply adding or removing as needed. Each strip's PWM function is seamlessly managed by the embedded chip, ensuring continuous and stable color output.

Operating on a clock and data pin, DotStar LED strips offer compatibility with a variety of platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and BeagleBone. Their design removes timing worries, ensuring smooth operation across different processor speeds. You can transfer data to the pixels with clock rates up to 32MHz for rapid response applications.

The 20 KHz PWM rate of these strips is ideal for dynamic displays, preventing pixelation or color separation—even in motion. Available in 30, 60, and 144 LEDs per meter on both black and white PCB, these strips are coated with a weatherproof sheath for versatile use.

Easy to customize, DotStar LED strips feature cut lines every 1.3 inches, perfect for tailored projects. Their configuration also supports extension with additional strips, based on power availability. Power them using a 5V DC supply, avoiding voltage over 6V to prevent damage. Sold by the meter, complete with JST SM connectors, wiring and setup is simplified with available accessories like plug cables and DC jacks. Explore possibilities with our supportive tutorial.