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[xl97]

Basically an SMD version of a standard 5mm rgb accent led

^ That is definitely -not- a correct statement. (maybe correct when referencing an SDM rgb led.. which is NOT what a "Neopixel" is)

The whole difference (and point) of Neopixels is that is has the integrated 'chip'.. allowing for the individual addressable features. (nothing like a normal RGB led)

You just add power (so to speak) to an RGB led.. you can NOT just do so with a "Neopixel".. They run at a specific timing to keep the color/fade..etc updated (multiplexing)

how do you do this without a mircocontroller?

[Darth Vand-Alar]

^ That is definitely -not- a correct statement.

The whole difference (and point) of Neopixels is that is has the integrated 'chip'.. allowing for the individual addressable feature. (nothing like a normal RGB led)

You just add power (so to speak) to an RGB led.. you can NOT just do so with a "Neopixel".. They run at a specific timing to keep the color/fade..etc updated (multiplexing)

how do you do this without a mircocontroller?

so a neopixel requires a driver while a standard 4 pin led requires resistors instead?

[xl97]

so a neopixel requires a driver while a standard 4 pin led requires resistors instead?

not only the integrated chip... but also code that properly communicate with the chips.

[Darth Vand-Alar]

so the 4 pin led is easier to use. assuming one can be found that is bright enough for sabers

[xl97]

so the 4 pin led is easier to use. assuming one can be found that is bright enough for sabers

Depends on what you want to use it for.


As Fenix pointed out above..

a regular '4-pin' RGB led (alone) is not bright enough to light a blade.. people made 'string blades'.. (ie: many leds in succession)

there are led (dies) that are 'high powered' (ie: require a lot of current).... which are used in the 'star' type (led blade) solutions..

(not the same as your run 'o the mill '4-pin' RGB led)