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8-Bit WS2812 5050 RGB LED Full-Color Driver Development Board
8-Bit WS2812 5050 RGB LED Full-Color Driver Development Board
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8-Bit WS2812B 5050 RGB LED Full-Color Driver Development Board — NeoPixel Compatible
An 8-LED addressable RGB LED development board featuring WS2812B integrated 5050 RGB LEDs arranged in a ring or strip configuration. Each WS2812B LED contains an integrated control IC, allowing individual colour and brightness control of each LED via a single data wire using the WS2812B protocol (NeoPixel-compatible). Controlled by a single GPIO pin from Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, or any microcontroller supporting the WS2812B timing protocol. Suitable for LED ring indicators, status displays, ambient lighting, and wearable electronics projects.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LED Type | WS2812B integrated RGB LED (5050 package) |
| LED Count | 8 LEDs |
| Colour Depth | 24-bit (8-bit per channel: R, G, B) |
| Colours | 16,777,216 (24-bit RGB) |
| Protocol | WS2812B single-wire (NeoPixel compatible) |
| Supply Voltage | 5V DC |
| Current per LED (max) | 60mA (20mA per channel at full brightness) |
| Total Current (max) | 480mA (8 LEDs at full white) |
| Data Input | Single GPIO pin (3.3V or 5V logic) |
| Daisy-Chain | Yes (DOUT to DIN of next board) |
| Certification | RoHS |
Arduino Wiring
| Board Pin | Arduino Connection |
|---|---|
| VCC | 5V (use external 5V supply for full brightness) |
| GND | GND |
| DIN (Data In) | Arduino D6 (or any digital pin) |
| DOUT (Data Out) | DIN of next WS2812B board (daisy-chain) |
Typical Applications
- Status Indicator Ring: 8-LED RGB ring as a visual status indicator for Arduino and ESP32 projects — colour-code different states (red=error, green=OK, blue=connecting)
- Ambient Lighting: Addressable RGB LED ring for desk lamp, monitor backlight, and room ambient lighting with colour animation effects
- Wearable Electronics: Compact 8-LED WS2812B ring for wearable LED costume, badge, and jewellery projects
- Clock Display: 8-LED ring as a binary or colour-coded clock display for Arduino clock projects
- Notification Light: Smart home notification light ring for email, message, and calendar alerts via Home Assistant or MQTT
- Education: WS2812B LED ring for learning addressable LED programming with the FastLED or Adafruit NeoPixel library
FAQ
Q: What library should I use for WS2812B on Arduino?
A: Install the FastLED library or Adafruit NeoPixel library via Arduino Library Manager. FastLED provides more advanced animation features; NeoPixel is simpler for beginners.
Q: Can I power 8 WS2812B LEDs at full brightness from the Arduino 5V pin?
A: At full white brightness, 8 LEDs draw up to 480mA. The Arduino 5V pin (from USB) is limited to ~500mA total. For full-brightness operation, use an external 5V power supply rated for at least 1A, with a common GND connection to the Arduino.
Package Contents
- 1 × 8-bit WS2812B 5050 RGB LED driver development board
