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General
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How RGB LEDs work
Typical 8mm RGB LED Properties | |||
Color | Forward Voltage VF | ||
Minimum | Typical | Maximum | |
---|---|---|---|
Red | 1.8V | 2.0V | 2.2V |
Green | 3.0V | 3.2V | 3.4V |
Blue | 3.0V | 3.1V | 3.4V |
Different Voltage Configurations
5V Power and 1 RGB LED
12V Power and 3 RGB LEDs
12V Power and 1 RGB LED
Related Links
Different Styles of Pixels
Controllers
Dumb RGB or Intelligent Pixels??
Things You Will Need To Get Started With Pixels
Pixel Wiring Colors