At Adafruit, we're always excited to find new and unique glowing items. These Flexible Silicone Neon-Like LED Strips really caught our eye! They look just like neon lights, but you don't need costly transformers, glass tubing, or inert gases. These LED strips are super flexible and bendy. They have a single - color non - addressable LED strip with a solid piece of translucent silicone rubber as a diffuser. They look amazing and are incredibly easy to use, making them perfect for lighting up your projects. The silicone casing is strong, durable, and weather - proof. While they're not for underwater use or long - term outdoor exposure, they're tough enough for outdoor projects like costumes, bike lighting, or festival decorations. You'll receive a 1 - meter strip with two power wires. Supply 9V (bright) to 12V (very bright!) and the tubing starts to glow. No soldering is needed! You can connect them with a 2.1mm DC Barrel Jack and plug into your preferred 12V supply for instant glow. For portable use, try our 8 x AA battery packs with NiMH rechargeable or Alkaline batteries. Note that these aren't 'NeoPixel' LED strips. You can only turn the whole strip on or off, not individual LEDs or change colors. You can cut the silicone cover and LED strip, though you might break one or two LEDs in the process.
Using this 1 - meter warm white flexible silicone neon - like LED strip is a breeze. First, get your power source ready. You can use a 9V to 12V supply. If you want a bright glow, go for 9V, and for a very bright one, choose 12V. Connect the two power wires on the strip to a 2.1mm DC Barrel Jack, then plug it into your 12V supply. For portable use, our 8 x AA battery packs with NiMH rechargeable or Alkaline batteries are a great option. Remember, this isn't a 'NeoPixel' LED strip, so you can only turn the whole strip on or off. If you want to cut the strip, it's possible, but be aware that you might break one or two LEDs. As for maintenance, since it has a weather - proof silicone casing, it can handle some outdoor conditions. But don't submerge it underwater or leave it outside for a long time. Keep it dry and clean to ensure it lasts.
