Different Styles of Pixels
Intro
Pixels are RGB Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that allow a rainbow of individual colors to be created independently on each Pixel node. Pixels are Intelligent LEDs and have both power and control signals fed to each individual Pixel node. Using various communications protocols they are connected to Pixel Controllers that sends a specially formatted signal to the Pixel string that passes the control information to all of the Pixels connected in series.
There are several main properties that define each Pixel, and they include:
- Form Factor (String, Strip, Module, Etc.)
- LEDs per meter (the spacing of the LEDs on the wire or strip)
- ICs per Meter (Relates to how many LEDs are lit together for each Pixel, commonly 1 or 3 LEDs per IC)
- Power Supply Voltage (typically 5VDC vs. 12 VDC)
- Color Depth (The number of bits of data used to control each color such as 4,6,8 12, etc. bits)
- LED Type (Size and Shape of LED which impacts overall brightness)
- Waterproofing Technique (Injection molding, Cast Epoxy, Sleeve, Etc.)
- Wire Size (The size of the wire connecting the Pixels together 18 AWG vs. 20AWG)
- Pixel (IC)Control chips (WS2801, WS2811, TM1809, TM1824, GECE, Etc.)
- Number of Wires Required (3 vs 4)
It is critical that you select a Pixel Controller and Power Supply that is compatible and capable of driving the specific Pixel you select. It is also important to consider how you will be connecting the Pixels and if you need Power Injection to make them function.
There are many options and configurations and each has it's advantages and disadvantages depending on the application. Some of the most popular Pixels are ones driven by the WS2811 IC and use 12VDC power and use some form of cast epoxy waterproofing. They are a good balance of new technology and reliable designs.
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THIS PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND IS NOT COMPLETE AND HAS NOT BEEN CHECKED FOR ERRORS YET!!
Pixel Properties
Pixels come in many different shapes and properties. The most common properties are:
Form Factor
Pixels come in many shapes and sizes. The Form Factor of the Pixels impacts how you will mount them and what look you are trying to accomplish.
- Strings - Can be any purchased in any custom length, but more then 50 pixels will require Power Injection. It important to remember that Pixel strings should never be strung using their wire to support them like you would with regular light stings. This will damage the Pixels and their waterproofing. Since they are generally custom made, you can request your vendor to make the spacing between units to custom lengths. Common methods to support Pixel strings include using cable ties or electric tape to attach them to PVC pipe, EMT electric conduit or Plastic Strapping. Strings are commonly used to make Megatrees, Minitrees and Leaping Arches.
- 12mm pixel - This is the most common Pixel type. It actually contains a 8mm LED inside the housing. The 12mm refers to the outer diameter of the package. These were orginally designed to mount inside of enclosures and are used for large advertising display screens.
- 12mm pixel (square) - These pixels can come with the wire coming either out of the back of the Pixel or the side of the Pixel. There has been some issues with the silicone injection molded units that have the wires coming out of the side not sealing and allowing water into the pixels.
- Pixels with Lens - There are a variety of Pixels available with Plastic Lens mounted on the RGB LED to make them look closer to a traditional C7 or C9 incandescent light. Common models include the Ge Color Effects (GECE), the Pixabulb by diyledexpress.com, the Cosmic Color Bulbs by Lightorama.com and the Technicolor Pixel by Ray Wu. Vendors like Ray Wu also sell Plastic lens that can be glued onto regular 12mm Pixel strings to achieve a similar look.
- Other Shapes - There are an assortment of other shapes including spheres, domes, boxes, etc. available from various vendors.
- 12mm pixel - This is the most common Pixel type. It actually contains a 8mm LED inside the housing. The 12mm refers to the outer diameter of the package. These were orginally designed to mount inside of enclosures and are used for large advertising display screens.
- Strips - Are long flat flexible PCBs that have the RGB LEDs and the IC mounted directly on them and there is no wire between the Pixels other than the PCB. They generally come in 5M lengths. Depending on the Pixel IC used, from 1-3 RGB LEDs will light for each Pixel, so they can end up looking more like Dashes (- - - -) when there are 3 RGB LEDs per Pixel vs. Dots (.. . .) when there is 1 RGB LED per Pixel. Many strips can be cut shorter, but you must only cut at the marks on the strip identifying where they are cutable. You may have to solder wires to the PCB if you are doing Power Injection or cutting the strips. It is very helpful to use flux and a smaller soldering iron so you do not damage the delicate pads on the flexible PCB. Strips are commonly used to make Pixel Matrix on Flat Surfaces or as outlines around doors and windows.
- Bare board -These are uncoated and have no waterproofing and can not be used outdoors.
- Hollow Tube - This is the most common Pixel Strip. They are basically the uncoated Bare Board Pixel Strip pulled into a hollow Silicone Tube. You must use some form of [[Waterproofing Pixels|Waterproofing] like neutral cure GE Silicone II to seal the ends where the wires attach to the PCBs.
- Coated Strips - The bare PCBs are also available with a variety of waterproofing compounds. You need to scrape away the waterproofing compound to solder the wires to the PCB to power them or to cut them.
- Silicone Coating
- Epoxy Resin Coating
- Solid Tube - The bare PCBs are also available in hollow tubes that have been filled with various waterproofing compoounds.
- Solid Silicone
- Solid Epoxy Resin
- Modules - Are very similar to strings, but are designed to be mounted to some surface and often have mounting tabs. They commonly have multiple RGB LEDs per pixels, so they are brighter then regular strings. Most are designed to run on 12VDC. Since they are generally custom made, you can request your vendor to make the spacing between units to custom lengths. They are frequently waterproofed by filling then with epoxy. They can come in metal or plastic housings. Modules are frequently used for lighting tune to signs, outline large objects and backlight coro designs.
LEDs per meter
- Strips
(Note, many 12VDC strips have 3 LEDs wired together as one pixel)
- 30 LED/m
- 60 LED/m
- Strings
- 10 LED/m (100mm spacing between nodes is common )
Power Supply Voltage
(Note: LEDs generally draw 20ma per color, or 60ma (0.06A) per pixel)
- 5VDC
- 12VDC
- 24VDC
LED Type
Waterproofing
(don't trust the IP ratings, they vary quite a bit!) Additional information about sealing pixel strings
Wire Size
- 18 Gauge wire (Thicker, better for longer distance or more pixels)
- 20 Guage wire
Pixel (IC)Control chips and number of wires
(3 wire= V+,GND,Data) (4 wire=V+,GND,Data,Clock)
- 4 bits per color, 16 dimming levels per color. (Total Colors = 16x16x16 = 4,096 colors)
- 5 bits per color, 32 dimming levels per color. (Total Colors = 32x32x32 = 32,768 colors)
- LPD6803 - 4 wire (can drive 3 channels, or 1 RGB LED) Datasheet (English)
- D705 - 4 wire (can drive 3 channels, or 1 RGB LED) Datasheet (Chinese)
- LPD1101
- UCS5903 - 4 wire (can drive 3 channels, or 1 RGB LED) Datasheet (Chinese)
- UCS6909
- UCS6912
- 7 bits per color, 128 dimming levels per color. (Total Colors = 128x128x128 = 2,097,152colors)
- LPD8806 - 4 wire (can drive 3 channels, or 1 RGB LED) Datasheet (English)
- LPD8809
- 8 bits per color, 256 dimming levels per color. (Total Colors = 256x256x256 = 16,777,216 colors)
- WS2801 - 4 wire (can drive 3 channels, or 1 RGB LED)Datasheet English)
- WS2803 - 4 wire (can drive 18 channels, or 6 RGB LED)Datasheet (English)
- WS2811 - 3 wire (can drive 3 channels, or 1 RGB LED) Datasheet (English)
- WS2811-5050-RGB - 3 wire (can drive 3 channels on 1 integrated RGB LED) Datasheet (English)
- WS2812 - 3 wire (can drive 3 channels on 1 integrated RGB LED) Datasheet (English)
- TM1803 - 3 wire (can drive 3 channels, or 1 RGB LED) Datasheet (English)
- TM1804 - 3 wire (can drive 3 channels, or 1 RGB LED) Datasheet (Chinese)
- TM1809 - 3 wire (can drive 9 channels, or 3 RGB LEDs) Datasheet (English)
- TM1812 (can drive 12 channels, or 4 RGB LEDs)
- SM16715
- SM16716 - 4 wire (can drive 3 channels, or 1 RGB LED) Datasheet (Chinese)
- P9813 - 4 wire
- P9816 - 4 wire
- HX512A (Native DMX) Datasheet (Chinese)
- 12 bits per color, 4,096 dimming levels per color. (Total Colors = 4096x4096x4096 = 68,719,476,736 colors) (Note: E1.31 and DMX only support 8 bit data, so the extra bits are used for gamma color correction)
- TLS3001 - 3 wire Datasheet (Chinese)
- TLS3002
- CYT3001
- CYT3005 - 3 wire
- 14 bits per color, 16,834 dimming levels per color. (Total Colors = 16834*16834*16834 = 4,642,956,181,504 colors) (Note: E1.31 and DMX only support 8 bit data, so the extra bits are used for gamma color correction)
- MY9941 - 4 wire (can drive 4 channels via Native DMX) Datasheet (English)
- MY9942 (Native DMX)
- MY9943 (Native DMX)
Examples of Pixels available from different vendors
These are selected Pixels from the various vendors with a mix of properties. Visit their sites for the latest information and to see their entire product catalog.
PLEASE CONFIRM ALL DETAILS WITH VENDOR BEFORE ORDERING!! ALL OF THIS DATA IS SUBJECT TO CONSTANT CHANGE AND MAY BE WRONG!!!
Pricing is in US $. Pricing is as of 1-26-13.
PRICING DOES NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING, TAXES OR IMPORT DUTIES!
Shipping from overseas can be expensive, check with your vendor.
DIYLEDEXPRESS
(USA Based run by DIYC user tjetzer)
Form Factor | IC | Length | Voltage | LEDs per Meter | ICs per meter | Link | Image | Price | Price per Pixel | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
String | WS2801 | 50 pixels (6m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $26.00 | $0.52 | IP68, cast epoxy in sleeve | |
String | WS2811 | 50 pixels (6m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $24.25 | $0.49 | IP68, cast epoxy in sleeve | |
String (C9) | WS2811 | 50 pixels (*m) | 12vdc | 3-10 | 3-10 | link | $45.00 | $0.90 | IP68, C9 lens with 2x5050LEDs, available with 4",6",8",10",12" spacing PIXABULB | |
String (Square) | WS2811 | 50 pixels (6m) | 12vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $25.75 | $0.52 | IP68, back wire, cast epoxy | |
Module (Rectangular) | WS2811 | 20 pixels (2m) | 12vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $16.75 | $0.84 | 3 LEDs, cast epoxy | |
Strip | WS2811 | 50 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 30 | 10 | link | $42.50 | $0.85 | silicone tube | |
Strip | WS2811 | 100 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 60 | 20 | link | $65.00 | $0.65 | silicone tube | |
Strip | TM1809 | 150 Pixels (5m) | 12vdc | 30 | 10 | link | $60.00 | $0.40 | silicone tube |
Light-O-Rama (LOR)
(USA Based)
Form Factor | IC | Length | Voltage | LEDs per Meter | ICs per meter | Link | Image | Price | Price per Pixel | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
String | LPD6803 | 100 pixels (15.25m) | 5vdc | 6.5 | 6.5 | link | $239.95 | $2.40 | Cosmic Color Pixels (with controller and Power Supply) | |
Bulbs | LPD6803 | 100 pixels (15.25m) | 5vdc | 6.5 | 6.5 | link | $289.95 | $2.90 | Cosmic Color Bulbs (with controller and Power Supply) | |
Strip | LPD6803 | 50 pixels (5m) | 12vdc | 30 | 10 | link | $249.95 | $2.50 | Cosmic Color Ribbon (with controller and Power Supply) |
Ray Wu
(China Based)
Form Factor | IC | Length | Voltage | LEDs per Meter | ICs per meter | Link | Image | Price | Price per Pixel | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
String | WS2801 | 50 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $19.00 | $0.38 | IP68 | |
String | WS2801 | 50 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $25.00 | $0.50 | IP68, with faceted C9 cover | |
String | WS2801 | 100 pixels (10m) | 12vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $40.00 | $0.40 | IP68 | |
String (square) | WS2801 | 50 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $19.00 | $0.38 | IP68, back wire | |
String (square) | WS2801 | 50 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $19.00 | $0.38 | IP66, side wire | |
String (square) | WS2801 | 50 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $27.50 | $0.55 | IP68, with faceted C9 cover | |
Strip | WS2801 | 160 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 32 | 32 | link | $72.00 | $0.45 | IP65, silicone tube | |
Strip | WS2801 | 60 pixels (5m) | 12vdc | 36 | 12 | link | $66.32 | $1.10 | IP65, silicone tube | |
Module (square) | WS2801 | 20 pixels | 12vdc | 40 | 10 | link | $20.08 | $1.00 | epoxy coated | |
String | WS2811 | 50 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $14.00 | $0.28 | IP68/66? with Black Wire (Injection Molded Silicone) | |
String | WS2811 | 50 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $17.00 | $0.34 | IP68 | |
String | WS2811 | 50 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $21.50 | $0.43 | IP66, with 4 pin waterproof connectors | |
String | WS2811 | 50 pixels (5m) | 12vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $30.00 | $0.60 | IP68, with 3 pin waterproof connectors, "Technicolor", lens covers are extra, 20ga wire | |
String (square) | WS2811 | 50 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $18.00 | $0.36 | IP68, back wire | |
String (square) | WS2811 | 100 pixels (10m) | 12vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $40.00 | $0.40 | IP66, side wire | |
Strip | WS2811 | 150 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 30 | 30 | link | $38.00 | $0.25 | silicone tube | |
Strip | WS2811 | 50 pixels (5m) | 12vdc | 30 | 10 | link | $30.00 | $0.60 | silicone tube | |
Module (rectangular) | WS2811 | 20 pixels | 12vdc | 30 | 10 | link | $18.00 | $0.90 | ||
Strip | WS2812 | 240 pixels (4m) | 5vdc | 60 | 60 | link | $48.00 | $0.20 | silicone tube, WS2811 with integrated 5050 LED | |
Strip | WS2812 | 320 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 64 | 64 | link | $77.00 | $0.24 | silicone tube, WS2811 with integrated 5050 LED | |
String | LPD6803 | 50 Pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $23.00 | $0.46 | IP68 | |
String (square) | LPD6803 | 50 Pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $23.16 | $0.46 | IP68, side wire | |
Strip | LPD6803 | 50 Pixels (5m) | 12vdc | 30 | 10 | link | $65.26 | $1.31 | IP68, similar to LOR CCR | |
Module (square) | LPD6803 | 20 pixels (2m) | 12vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $21.00 | $1.05 | 3 LEDs | |
Module (rectangular) | LPD6803 | 20 pixels (2m) | 12vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $20.50 | $1.03 | 3 LEDs | |
String | TLS3001 | 50 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $22.50 | $0.45 | IP68 | |
String | TLS3001 | 50 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $26.00 | $0.52 | IP68, with 4 pin waterproof connectors | |
String (square) | TLS3001 | 50 pixels (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $23.00 | $0.46 | IP68, back wire | |
String | TM1804 | 50 pixels (5m) | 12vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $20.00 | $0.40 | IP68, DIYLA Smart Strings | |
String | TM1804 | 100 pixels (10m) | 12vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $40.00 | $0.40 | IP68, DIYLA Smart Strings | |
Module (square) | TM1804 | 20 pixels (2m) | 12vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $22.00 | $1.10 | silicone coating, 3 LEDs, DIYLA Smart Modules | |
Module (rectangular) | TM1804 | 20 pixels (2m) | 12vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $14.00 | $0.70 | silicone coating, 3 LEDs, DIYLA Smart Modules | |
Strip | TM1809 | 150 pixels (5m) | 12vdc | 30 | 10 | link | $52.00 | $0.35 | IP67, silicone tube | |
Strip | TM1809 | 150 pixels (5m) | 12vdc | 30 | 10 | link | $52.00 | $0.35 | IP65, silicone coating | |
Strip | TM1809 | 240 pixels (5m) | 12vdc | 48 | 16 | link | $67.00 | $0.28 | IP68, silicone tube | |
Strip | DMX | 50 pixels (5m) | 12vdc | 30 | 10 | link | $66.32 | $1.33 | IP65, silicone tube |
Retail Store (i.e. Lowes)
Form Factor | IC | Length | Voltage | LEDs per Meter | ICs per meter | Link | Image | Price | Price per Pixel | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
String | GECE | 25,36,50 pixels (20,29,41ft) | 5vdc | 4 | 4 | link | ~$2 | G35 Cover, General Electric Color Effects (with controller and Power Supply) |
Seasonal Entertainment
(USA Based run by DIYC user Ponddude)
Form Factor | IC | Length | Voltage | LEDs per Meter | ICs per meter | Link | Image | Price | Price per Pixel | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
String | WS2801 | 42 pixels (4.2m) | 12vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $32.00 | $0.76 | IP68, Rainbow Mini Pixels | |
String (C7) | WS2801 | 42 pixels (8.4m) | 12vdc | 5 | 5 | link | $43.00 | $1.02 | IP68, Rainbow C7 Pixels | |
String (C9) | WS2801 | 42 pixels (8.4m) | 12vdc | 5 | 5 | link | $45.00 | $1.07 | IP68, Rainbow C9 Pixels | |
Strip | WS2801 | 42 pixels (4.2m) | 12vdc | 30 | 10 | link | $73.99 | $1.76 | IP68, Silicone filled, Rainbow Ribbon | |
Matrix | WS2801 | 42 pixels (0.15x0.18m) | 12vdc | xx | xx | link | $35.00 | $0.83 | Not Waterproof, Rainbow Matrix |
Stellascapes
(New Zealand Based run by DIYC user mrpackethead)
Form Factor | IC | Length | Voltage | LEDs per Meter | ICs per meter | Link | Image | Price | Price per Pixel | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
String (Stella-green) | SS-1 | 85 pixels | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $168 | $1.98 | bullet or flat packages | |
String (Stella-black) | SS-1 | 85 pixels | 5vdc | 10 | 10 | link | $240 | $2.82 | bullet or flat packages | |
Strip (Stella-black) | SS-1 | 85 pixels | 5vdc | link | 45 or 90mm pitch |
Examples of DUMB RGB (not Pixels) available from different vendors
PLEASE CONFIRM ALL DETAILS WITH VENDOR BEFORE ORDERING!! ALL OF THIS DATA IS SUBJECT TO CONSTANT CHANGE AND MAY BE WRONG!!!
These are selected DUMB RGB from the various vendors with a mix of properties. Visit their sites for the latest information and to see their entire product catalog.
Pricing is in US $. Pricing is as of 1-26-13.
PRICING DOES NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING, TAXES OR IMPORT DUTIES!
Shipping from overseas can be expensive, check with your vendor.
DIYLEDEXPRESS
(USA Based run by DIYC user tjetzer)
Form Factor | IC | Length | Voltage | LEDs per Meter | ICs per meter | Link | Image | Price | Price per Node | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
String | None | 50 nodes (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 0 | link | $18.75 | $0.38 | IP68 | |
String | None | 50 nodes (5m) | 12vdc | 10 | 0 | link | $19.75 | $0.40 | IP68 | |
Strip | None | 5m | 12vdc | 30 | 0 | link | $19.25 | $3.85/m | IP65, can be cut every 3 LEDs | |
Strip | None | 5m | 12vdc | 60 | 0 | link | $26.35 | $5.25/m | IP65, can be cut every 3 LEDs | |
Module (rectangular) | None | 20 nodes | 12vdc | 30 | 0 | link | $13.50 | $0.68 | IP66 |
HolidayCoro
(USA Based run by DIYC user dmoore)
Form Factor | IC | Length | Voltage | LEDs per Meter | ICs per meter | Link | Image | Price | Price per Node | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
String | None | 50 nodes (5m) | 12vdc | 10 | 0 | link | $32.50 | $0.65 | ||
Strip | None | 5m | 12vdc | 30 | 0 | link | $49.99 | $10.00/m | silicone tube and coating | |
Module (rectangular) | None | 20 nodes | 12vdc | 10 | 0 | link | $25.80 | $1.29 | 3 LEDs | |
Module (square) | None | 20 nodes | 12vdc | 10 | 0 | link | $27.80 | $1.39 | 3 LEDs |
Ray Wu
(China Based)
Form Factor | IC | Length | Voltage | LEDs per Meter | ICs per meter | Link | Image | Price | Price per Node | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
String | None | 50 nodes (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 0 | link | $12.00 | $0.24 | IP68 | |
String | None | 100 nodes (10m) | 12vdc | 10 | 0 | link | $24.00 | $0.24 | IP68 | |
Strip | None | 5m | 12vdc | 30 | 0 | link | $16.00 | $3.20/m | silicone tube | |
Strip | None | 5m | 12vdc | 30 | 0 | link | $16.00 | $3.20/m | IP68,silicone coating | |
Strip | None | 5m | 12vdc | 30 | 0 | link | $24.00 | $4.80/m | IP68,silicone tube and coating | |
Strip | None | 5m | 12vdc | 30 | 0 | link | $20.53 | $4.11/m | epoxy coating | |
Strip | None | 5m | 12vdc | 60 | 0 | link | $22.00 | $4.40/m | silicone tube | |
Strip | None | 5m | 12vdc | 60 | 0 | link | $32.00 | $6.40/m | IP68,silicone tube and coating | |
Strip | None | 5m | 12vdc | 60 | 0 | link | $41.05 | $8.21/m | epoxy coating | |
Module (rectangular) | None | 20 nodes | 12vdc | 10 | 0 | link | $8.00 | $0.40 | IP65, 2 LEDs | |
Module (rectangular) | None | 20 nodes | 12vdc | 10 | 0 | link | $9.00 | $0.45 | IP66, 3 LEDs | |
Module (square) | None | 20 nodes | 12vdc | 10 | 0 | link | $14.74 | $0.74 | IP68, 3 LEDs | |
Module (square) | None | 20 nodes | 12vdc | 10 | 0 | link | $9.50 | $0.48 | IP67, 4 LEDs |
Seasonal Entertainment
(USA Based run by DIYC user Ponddude)
Form Factor | IC | Length | Voltage | LEDs per Meter | ICs per meter | Link | Image | Price | Price per Node | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
String | None | 50 nodes (5m) | 12vdc | 10 | 0 | link | $19.00 | $0.38 | IP68 | |
String (square) | None | 50 nodes (10m) | 12vdc | 5 | 0 | link | $38.99 | $0.78 | IP68, RGB C7 lens | |
String (square) | None | 50 nodes (10m) | 12vdc | 5 | 0 | link | $39.99 | $0.80 | IP68, RGB C9 lens | |
Strip | None | 5m | 12vdc | 30 | 0 | link | $38.50 | $7.70/m | IP68, Silicone filled |
Examples of DUMB WHITE LEDs (not Pixels) available from different vendors
PLEASE CONFIRM ALL DETAILS WITH VENDOR BEFORE ORDERING!! ALL OF THIS DATA IS SUBJECT TO CONSTANT CHANGE AND MAY BE WRONG!!!
These are selected DUMB RGB from the various vendors with a mix of properties. Visit their sites for the latest information and to see their entire product catalog.
Pricing is in US $. Pricing is as of 4-9-13.
PRICING DOES NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING, TAXES OR IMPORT DUTIES!
Shipping from overseas can be expensive, check with your vendor.
Ray Wu
(China Based)
Form Factor | IC | Length | Voltage | LEDs per Meter | ICs per meter | Link | Image | Price | Price per Node | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
String | None | 50 nodes (5m) | 5vdc | 10 | 0 | link | $0.15 | $0.15 | IP68 WHITE ONLY NOT RGB |
Related Links
Pixel Wiring Colors
Controllers
Dumb RGB or Intelligent Pixels??
Things You Will Need To Get Started With Pixels
Power Supplies
Pixel Connectors
Choosing a Pixel Voltage: 5V vs 12V
Power Injection