16Bit WS2812B 5050 RGB LED Circular Development Board (Individually Addressable NeoPixel Ring, 5V DC)
Create vibrant, animated halo lighting and circular visual effects with the 16Bit WS2812B 5050 RGB LED Circular Development Board. Featuring 16 ultra-bright, individually addressable RGB LEDs mounted on a compact ring PCB (approx. 44mm outer diameter), this full-color NeoPixel ring operates on a 5V DC supply. Each 5050 SMD LED embeds an internal WS2812B driver IC supporting 24-bit color depth (16.7 million colors) and 256 levels of per-channel brightness. Designed for single-wire cascade communication (DI - DO), you can chain multiple rings together using just one microcontroller GPIO pin. Fully compatible with Arduino (Adafruit NeoPixel / FastLED), ESP8266, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi.
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The 16Bit WS2812B 5050 RGB LED Circular Development Board is a high-luminance, medium-sized ring module engineered for custom lighting effects, wearable art, camera ring lights, and status displays. Arranged in a precise circular layout on a high-grade black PCB, the board integrates sixteen 5050 SMD LEDs. Each LED houses an internal WS2812B driver IC featuring a 18mA constant-current driver, ensuring rich, consistent color delivery regardless of minor supply voltage fluctuations.
Utilizing a single-wire high-speed communication protocol (800 Kbps), the module requires only a single digital output pin from your micro-controller. The data output (DO) pin of one ring seamlessly wires into the data input (DI) pin of the next, enabling you to build complex multi-ring arrays or daisy-chained lighting chains. With built-in signal reshaping circuits and internal power-reset functionality, signal corruption is prevented across extended chains.
Key Features and Benefits
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16 Individually Addressable Pixels: Full 24-bit control for every LED pixel (256 brightness levels per R/G/B channel = 16,777,216 possible colors).
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Single-Wire Digital Cascade Interface: Control an entire chain of rings using a single microcontroller I/O pin (DI→DO).
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Integrated Constant Current Drivers: Built-in 18mA drivers in each LED package eliminate external current-limiting resistors for a clean, low-profile footprint.
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High Refresh Rate & Transmission Speed: Operates at 800 Kbps data transfer speed with a scan refresh rate of ≥400 Hz/s for smooth, flicker-free animations.
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Versatile 44mm Ring Form Factor: Ideal dimension for camera light rings, smart clock faces, robot eye rings, and glowing wearable accents.
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Extensive Software Support: Supported natively by open-source libraries like Adafruit NeoPixel and FastLED across Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi ecosystems.
Technical Specifications
| Feature Component | Specification Details |
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| Module Model | WS2812B 16-Bit Circular Board |
| LED Count | 16 x 5050 RGB SMD LEDs |
| Driver IC | WS2812B (Integrated into each LED) |
| Operating Voltage (VCC) | 5.0V DC (4.0V−7.0V absolute max range) |
| Logic Signal Voltage | 3.3V−5.0V DC |
| Power Consumption | Max ~≈0.3W per pixel at full white (≈4.8W max total for 16 LEDs) |
| Constant Current Drive | ≈18 mA per channel (R, G, B) |
| Color Spectrum | 24-Bit RGB (16.7 Million Full-Color Spectrum) |
| Data Transmission Rate | 800 Kbps |
| Interface Pads | VCC,GND,DI (Data In), DO (Data Out) |
Wiring & Pinout Guide
1. Pin Description:
| Pad Label | Pin Function | Wiring Connection |
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| VCC / +5V | Power Supply Input | Connect to +5V DC External Power / Mains Adapter |
| GND | Common Ground | Connect to Power Supply & Microcontroller Ground (GND) |
| DI / DIN | Data Signal Input | Connect to Microcontroller Digital GPIO Pin (e.g., Pin D6) |
| DO / DOUT | Data Signal Output | Connect to DI pad of the next downstream WS2812 ring/strip |
BEST PRACTICE WIRING TIPS:
Data Line Protection: Insert a 300Ω−500Ω resistor between your microcontroller GPIO pin and the DI pad to absorb voltage spikes and prevent signal ringing.
Power Decoupling Capacitor: Place a 100μF−1000μF (6.3V+ rated) capacitor across the +5V and GND power rails near the ring to buffer current surges when turning on multiple LEDs simultaneously.
3.3V Logic Converter: If using 3.3V microcontrollers (ESP32, ESP8266, or Raspberry Pi Pico), a level shifter (e.g., 74AHCT125) is recommended to boost data signal levels up to 5V.
Applications
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Camera & Macro Ring Lights: Even, flicker-free circular illumination for tabletop photography and vision sensors.
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Wearable Electronics & Cosplay: Animated accents for helmets, glowing goggles, costume pieces, and smart apparel.
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Robotics Visual Interfaces: Expressive multi-pixel "robot eyes," directional status indicators, and mode lights.
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DIY Smart Home Accents: Circular clock face rings, ambient desk lamps, audio VU meters, and interactive kinetic light displays.
Package Includes
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1 x 16Bit WS2812B 5050 RGB LED Circular Development Board
Shipping & Delivery
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Free shipping on orders above ₹999 across India
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Dispatched within 1-3 business days
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Expected delivery: 3-7 business days depending on location
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Anti-static ESD packaging to protect sensitive integrated LEDs during transit
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