Adafruit Flora RGB Smart NeoPixel version 1 - Pack of 4

Our favorite component of the Flora platform, these tiny smart pixels, are designed specifically for wearables. With the brightest available RGB LEDs (an eye-blistering ~3800mcd), they are paired with a constant-current driver chip on the back. The pixels are chainable, requiring only one pin/wire to control as many LEDs as you wish. They're easy to sew, and the chainable design means no crossed threads.

This original version of the Flora NeoPixels functions at a 'low speed' 400KHz communication and is not forward-compatible with the 'high speed' (800KHz) Flora NeoPixel V2s. If your project uses high-speed pixels, you'll need Version 2 for expansion. Without existing pixels, we suggest V2 as they are cheaper and V1 will be discontinued.

These pixels offer full 24-bit color with PWM managed by the controller chip. Due to their brightness, less current/power achieves desired effects. The constant current driver makes the pixels resilient to battery power fluctuations.

Each pixel uses up to 60mA at full brightness (white). Theoretically, Flora drives up to 500 pixels at 30 FPS, although after 10 pixels or distances over an inch, thread resistance may impact power supply. In such cases, stranded core wire or copper braid is recommended for a "power bus" due to the accumulating current draw.

Each order includes four individually controllable pixels.