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Seeed 104020108 – Grove WS2813 Waterproof RGB LED Strip – 30 LED/m, 1m

Enhance your lighting projects with the Seeed Studio 104020108 Grove waterproof RGB LED strip. Designed for durability and vibrant color control, this 1-meter strip features 30 individually addressable WS2813 LEDs, making it ideal for indoor/outdoor installations requiring weather resistance and seamless cascading. PCX supplies this high-quality strip with guaranteed stock and rapid shipping.

Key Features

• Waterproof Design: Built for reliable performance in damp or outdoor environments.
• Individually Addressable RGB LEDs: 30 WS2813 LEDs per meter for dynamic color effects.
• Serial Interface: Easy daisy-chaining and microcontroller integration (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi).
• High Flexibility: User-defined mounting for creative installations.
• Compact Dimensions: 1000mm (1m) length for versatile space utilization.

Technical Details

This LED strip utilizes advanced WS2813 ICs, allowing individual pixel control via a single-wire serial protocol. It operates at 5V DC and supports cascading without signal degradation. The silicone encapsulation provides IP65-rated waterproofing, while the flexible PCB enables bending around curves. Compatible with 3.3V/5V logic controllers.

Applications

• Outdoor architectural lighting & signage
• Interactive art installations
• DIY smart home ambiance systems
• Robotics and wearable tech accents
• Commercial display backlighting

About Seeed Studio

Seeed Studio is a pioneer in open-source hardware, renowned for its Grove modular ecosystem that simplifies prototyping for engineers and hobbyists. With over a decade of innovation, Seeed delivers rigorously tested components that balance performance with accessibility.

The company maintains stringent quality control and sustainability standards, ensuring products like the WS2813 LED strip meet industrial reliability requirements. Their global community support and documentation resources make integration seamless for diverse tech applications.

About Addressable RGB LED Strips

Addressable RGB LED strips revolutionize dynamic lighting by enabling individual control of each LED’s color and brightness. Unlike analog strips, they use integrated circuits (like the WS2813) to receive serial data, allowing complex patterns, animations, and real-time adjustments without extra controllers per segment.

These strips are essential for creating immersive environments in entertainment, retail, and IoT projects. Waterproof variants expand usability to outdoor settings, while low-voltage operation ensures compatibility with battery-powered or embedded systems. Their plug-and-play design accelerates development cycles for lighting solutions.

Packaging

This product ships in bulk packaging (1m strip per unit). Contact PCX for volume pricing.

FAQs

Question: Is this strip compatible with 3.3V microcontrollers like Raspberry Pi?

Answer: Yes. The WS2813 ICs accept 3.3V logic input despite requiring a 5V power supply.

Question: Can I cut this LED strip to custom lengths?

Answer: No. The WS2813 LEDs are cascaded without cut points; use the 1m strip as-is.

Question: How does the WS2813 improve on earlier addressable LEDs?

Answer: It features a dual-signal backup line, ensuring continued operation if one LED fails.

Question: What’s the power draw for this 30-LED strip?

Answer: At full white brightness, it draws ~1.8A (60mA per LED). Always use a 5V power supply rated ≥2A.

Question: Does PCX provide wiring diagrams?

Answer: Yes. Access datasheets and Grove connector guides on our product page.

Question: Is the waterproof rating suitable for submersion?

Answer: No. IP65 protects against rain and splashes but not prolonged underwater use.

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