Adafruit NeoPixel LED Light Strip

Standard LED strips shine light directly upward from the surface they are mounted on. This side-emitting strip directs light perpendicular to the mounting surface, which is ideal for edge-lighting, creating glowing outlines, or hiding the strip itself while still projecting light outward.

Yes, you can cut the strip between each individual LED. Just be sure to use sharp scissors or wire cutters and follow the marked cut lines on the PCB.

This strip operates on 5 volts. Because it has 120 LEDs, you will need a 5V power supply capable of providing enough current for your specific animation brightness—generally, a 5V/2A or 5V/4A supply is a safe starting point for most projects.

You need a microcontroller that supports the NeoPixel (WS2812B) protocol, such as an Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi. Adafruit provides extensive libraries for these platforms that make programming custom animations straightforward.

While the black PCB looks sleek and helps the strip blend into dark enclosures or clothing, it also provides a low-profile look that is less distracting when the LEDs are turned off. It is functionally identical to white PCB strips, just with a different visual finish.

No, this specific model is not waterproof or weather-resistant. It is intended for indoor use, wearable projects, or enclosed electronics builds.