Project 36 · Sensor Catalog (Vol III)

Addressable RGB LED (WS2812)

Master the art of 'NeoPixels' to control hundreds of colorful LEDs using just a single microcontroller pin!

Intermediate 50 min 5 components
Addressable RGB LED (WS2812) wiring diagram

What you'll learn

  • Understand the 1-Wire communication protocol used by WS2812 LEDs.
  • Write code to control individual RGB values within a serialized chain.
  • Implement circuit protection using resistors for data lines.
  • Calculate power requirements for high-density LED projects.

What's in the kit

  • Arduino UNO
  • WS2812 Addressable RGB LED (Strip or Ring)
  • 470 Ohm Resistor (Current limiter)
  • Breadboard
  • Jumper Wires (M-M)×10

Protocol: 1-Wire