Addressable LED Strip Hookup Guide
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Nick Poole
Nick Poole Light Up Your Life
Nothing looks as festive as a bunch of bright, colorful lights concentrated into a tight space. And for that, I heartily recommend an addressable LED strip. It's very bright, super vivid, and easy to hookup. This tutorial covers all of the wiring and code necessary to light up a single string of addressable LEDs with just a RedStick and a AA Battery Pack.
Covered in This Tutorial
Required Materials
To follow along with this tutorial, you will need the following parts:
You will also need to following tools:
- Soldering tools, including an iron and solder
- Wire Strippers
Suggested Reading
If you've never worked with addressable LEDs or with the RedStick, we recommend checking out these other guides first.
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RedStick Hookup Guide
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