NeoPixel 1/4 60 Ring - WS2812 5050 RGB LED w/ Integrated Drivers

Introducing the largest NeoPixel Ring to date! With four of these quarter - rings, you can create a massive ring with 60 super - bright smart LED NeoPixels arranged in a circle with a 6.2' diameter. Each order includes just one quarter - ring, so you'll need to buy four and solder them together to form the full 60 - LED ring. And remember, you'll also need to provide mechanical backing as the solder joints are for electrical signals only.

These rings are chainable. Simply connect the output pin of one ring to the input pin of another. You can control as many chained rings as you like using just one microcontroller pin. Each LED is individually addressable thanks to the built - in driver chip. With a ~18mA constant current drive, the color remains consistent even with voltage variations, and there's no need for external choke resistors, making the design sleek. Power the setup with 5VDC and you're good to go.

The single data line uses a timing - specific protocol. So, you'll need a real - time microcontroller like an AVR, Arduino, PIC, or mbed. It won't work with Linux - based microcomputers or interpreted microcontrollers. Our well - written Neopixel library for Arduino supports these pixels. An 8MHz or faster processor is required.

Each order comes with one pre - assembled and tested quarter - ring of 15 individually addressable RGB LEDs. We highly recommend buying four to build the complete circle.

Using this NeoPixel 1/4 ring is a breeze. First, if you want a full 60 - LED ring, buy four of these quarter - rings. Then, solder them together carefully. Remember, the solder joints are mainly for electrical signals, so you should also give them some mechanical support, like using a frame.

To connect multiple rings, just link the output pin of one ring to the input pin of the next. You can use a single pin on a microcontroller to control all the chained rings. Make sure to use a real - time microcontroller such as an Arduino. Our Neopixel library for Arduino is great for these pixels, but you'll need an 8MHz or faster processor.

Power the whole setup with 5VDC. Keep in mind that the protocol is timing - sensitive, so avoid using Linux - based microcomputers or interpreted microcontrollers. When it comes to maintenance, keep the rings dry and avoid physical damage. If you notice any LED not working, check the solder joints and the power supply.