Adafruit DotStar Digital LED Strip - White 60 LED - Per Meter 4m

Step into a new era of lighting technology with DotStar LED strips. Offering a significant upgrade from traditional NeoPixels, DotStar LEDs boast advanced features like rapid data transfer via 2-wire SPI, allowing for faster communication without specific timing requirements. The high PWM refresh rates reduce flickering, ideal for Persistence-of-Vision (POV) applications and low-light scenarios.

These 5050-sized LEDs, embedded with microcontrollers, enable precise 24-bit color control. Managing an unlimited number of LEDs becomes seamless as each LED functions as a shift register. Unlike NeoPixels, DotStars require two connections (clock and data pins) that provide compatibility with various processors, including Arduino and Raspberry Pi, without timing constraints.

With a 20 KHz PWM rate, DotStars ensure smooth color transitions, free from noticeable pixelation even under motion. Available in different densities (30, 60, and 144 LEDs per meter) on flexible PCBs with weatherproof sheathing, customization is simple—cut lines appear every 0.65 inches. Power these strips with a 5V DC supply, using appropriate adapters based on length requirements.

Flexible to your needs, these LED strips come with a 4-pin JST SM connector on each 4-meter reel. For seamless integration, consider using JST SM plug and receptacle cables for signal wiring, alongside a 2.1mm DC jack for power connections. Explore our resources for detailed wiring instructions, power computations, and sample code.