RGB LED Ring 12Bit WS2812 5050 Integrated Driver
Bright, Chainable LED Ring for Arduino Projects
This 12-Bit RGB LED Ring is built with WS2812 5050 LEDs and features an integrated driver for seamless control. With 256-color depth per channel, it delivers over 16 million color variations. Whether you're building a light display, wearable tech, or a responsive visual project, this ring module brings vibrant lighting in a compact, circular form.
Key Features
- 12 Individually Addressable RGB LEDs (WS2812 5050 SMD)
- Integrated Driver Chip with Intelligent Reverse Polarity Protection
- 16.7 Million Color Output (256 brightness levels per color)
- Cascade Interface - Easily chain multiple rings together
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 800Kbps
- Built-in Signal Shaping Circuit to prevent waveform distortion
- Voltage: DC 5V
- Size: 50mm Outer Diameter, 35mm Inner Diameter
- Supports Up To: 1024 LEDs at 30FPS refresh rate
Applications
- LED wearables
- Visual effects for drones and robotics
- DIY clocks and indicators
- Interactive art installations
- Signal indicators or notification rings
How It Works
Each LED contains a built-in driver IC that receives serial data and adjusts brightness and color accordingly. With signal reshaping, the ring maintains high signal quality even when chained. The IC handles reset and brown-out conditions, ensuring reliable startup behavior every time.
Technical Specifications
- Voltage: DC 5V
- LED Type: 5050 RGB with WS2812 Integrated Driver
- Color: RGB (256x3 Color Resolution)
- Outer Diameter: 50mm
- Inner Diameter: 35mm
- Signal Frequency: 800Kbps
- Compatibility: Arduino, ESP32, STM32, etc.
FAQs
Can I chain multiple 12-bit LED rings together?
Yes, they support a serial cascade interface. You can connect the output of one ring to the input of another.
Is this ring compatible with Arduino?
Absolutely. This LED ring is perfect for use with Arduino and similar microcontrollers.
Does it require external resistors?
No external resistors are needed. The integrated driver handles everything.
What's the refresh rate?
At 30 frames per second, the system supports chaining of up to 1024 LEDs.
Package Includes
- 1x 12 Bit WS2812 5050 RGB LED Ring With Integrated Driver