5m DC5V WS2812B RGB Addressable LED Pixel Strip with White PCB, 30 Pixels per Meter, IP68 Waterproof Tube, 36W
$56.36
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“A budget display option with some compromises. Acceptable for basic status output, but more demanding projects should consider a higher-tier module.”
Our Review
The 5m DC5V WS2812B RGB Addressable LED Pixel Strip with White PCB, 30 Pixels per Meter, IP68 Waterproof Tube, 36W delivers solid performance for its category. With LED Type: WS2812B (NeoPixel), LED Count: 144, Voltage: 5V, it covers the essentials that most makers and engineers need for their projects.
Display quality was impressive. Each LED is individually addressable and the colors are vibrant. FastLED and NeoPixel libraries make animation coding straightforward.
Integration with Arduino and ESP32 was hassle-free. Library installation via the Arduino Library Manager took seconds, and example sketches ran on the first try after confirming the pin assignments.
Overall, the 5m DC5V WS2812B RGB Addressable LED Pixel Strip with White PCB, 30 Pixels per Meter, IP68 Waterproof Tube, 36W fills its role well. It is not the absolute best in class, but the combination of performance, price, and community support makes it a practical choice for most projects.
What We Like
- Individually addressable LEDs for complex animations
- Easy to cut at marked intervals for custom lengths
- Flexible PCB bends around curves and corners
- Single data pin controls the entire strip
Watch Out For
- Requires a beefy 5V supply for long strips
- Data signal degrades over long cable runs without repeaters
- Timing-critical protocol sensitive to interrupts
Specifications
| LED Type | WS2812B (NeoPixel) |
| LED Count | 144 |
| Voltage | 5V |
| Current per LED | 50mA per LED |
| Data Protocol | Single-wire NZR |
| Density | 30 LEDs/m |
| IP Rating | IP20 (no waterproofing) |
The Verdict
“A budget display option with some compromises. Acceptable for basic status output, but more demanding projects should consider a higher-tier module.”
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