Soldered 8mm WS2812B RGB LED (THT)
Overview
The Soldered 000077 is an addressable RGB LED in a through-hole (THT) 8mm package based on the popular WS2812B protocol. It integrates a driver circuit and RGB chips into a single diffused lens, allowing for single-wire control of color and brightness. This format provides the convenience of a traditional LED with the advanced digital control of a smart pixel.
Why Choose This Part
The THT form factor eliminates the need for reflow soldering equipment while maintaining full compatibility with the WS2812B ecosystem. The 8mm diffused lens provides wide viewing angles and smooth color mixing compared to smaller 5mm variants. Since each LED is individually addressable and chainable, users can control dozens of LEDs using only one GPIO pin.
Applications
Getting Started
Connect the 5V and GND pins to a stable power supply and the Data In (DI) pin to a microcontroller GPIO. Use the Adafruit NeoPixel or FastLED libraries in the Arduino IDE to control color and timing. Ensure a 100nF decoupling capacitor is placed close to the power pins for stable operation.
